Five UBCO researchers recognized for leading BC’s health research
Nearly two dozen researchers recognized province-wide
UBCO scholars honoured by Royal Society of Canada
Experts recognized for work from physical activity interventions among people with disabilities to the development of better batteries
Improving children’s early reading development with new CFI funding
Nearly $1.5 million in CFI funding for multiple projects awarded across UBCO.
UBC Okanagan lands new Canada Research Chair, $6M in federal research funding
UBC Okanagan professor Dr. Sarah Purcell is now being recognized as a world-class researcher. As part of the latest funding announcement from the federal government, Dr. Purcell, an Assistant Professor in the Southern Medical Program and in the Department of Biology, is the new Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Nutrition and Metabolism in Chronic […]
New research projects set to improve UBC Okanagan campus
Inaugural Campus as a Living Lab projects to focus on student mental health and sustainable infrastructure
New action plan focuses on opportunities to increase equity, diversity and inclusion in research at UBC
UBC’s Dimensions Action Plan for EDI in Research, published today, comprises 24 objectives and 43 actions to improve equity, diversity and inclusion in UBC’s research community. The plan was developed as part of UBC’s participation in the federal Dimensions: equity, diversity and inclusion Canada pilot program from 2020-2023 and will be integrated into UBC’s Strategic […]
UBCO’s newest research clusters striving for a better tomorrow
Eminence Clusters of Research Excellence announced for 2022/23
Three new Canada Research Chairs for UBCO
Drs. Jennifer Davis (Faculty of Management), Isaac Li (Faculty of Science) and Astrida Neimanis (Faculty of Creative & Critical Studies | Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences) were each awarded Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs for their groundbreaking work. Davis and Li also received CFI-JELF funding in partnership with the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program.
New Research Data Centre
A new Research Data Centre (RDC) is now open at UBC Okanagan, as part of a national network of 30 university-based research facilities across Canada.
Risk Assessment Requirements for NSERC Alliance Grant Applications
Researchers applying for an NSERC Alliance grant are required to complete a risk assessment form for projects involving private sector organization partners. Any identified risks will require an accompanying risk mitigation plan.