Three leading institutions to discuss systemic racism in science
UBC’s Okanagan campus is hosting a series of webinars on science and systemic racism. The webinars begin on November 26 and are part of an ongoing speaker series on systemic racism organized by the university.
Make-believe zombie apocalypse puts UBC professors to the test
For many, the question of who to bring along in order to rebuild human civilization during a zombie apocalypse has gone unanswered for too long. Now, six UBC Okanagan professors, all from different fields of expertise, aim to settle the issue once and for all—or at least until next year—as they prepare for the second annual Life Raft Debate.
UBCO professors explain the brilliance behind this year’s Nobel Prize winners
Planets, poverty, peace and powerful batteries. The science and activism behind all of these are tied together this year by the lasting legacy of Alfred Nobel’s annual recognition for game-changes.
Engineering for a better, safer community
Nearly 400 first-year engineering students will unveil their design projects Friday as they wrap up their first semester at UBCO’s School of Engineering.
Experts Advisory: Earth Day, 49 years later
Almost 50 years ago, millions gathered to protest the negative impacts of industry and development on the world. Since then, the tradition has continued with Earth Day, a global celebration that is recognized by more than one billion people in 192 countries. It is a day of civic and political action to focus on environmental issues such as biodiversity, sustainability, pollution, climate change and clean energy.
UBC Okanagan students help plan Kelowna’s first co-housing development
Community housing is an old concept. But UBC Okanagan students are modernizing the idea with their creation of Kelowna’s first co-housing development plans, called the Aviary.
UBC professors explain the brilliance behind this year’s Nobel Prize winners
On December 10, thousands of miles away from the Okanagan, world leaders will gather in both Stockholm and Oslo to watch the 2018 Nobel Prizes be officially awarded.
Engineering One Design Competition Showcase to feature life-saving projects
First-year engineering students at UBC Okanagan have been tasked with solving a pressing need that may save lives.