Seminar explores building residential homes to radically low-energy standards
On January 18, 2024 the Green Construction Research and Training Center (GCRTC – UBC and Okanagan College) was proud to host Net Zero Now in Kelowna
UBCO School of Engineering researchers earn 2023 UBC research awards
Dr. Sepideh Pakpour and Dr. Sina Kheirkhah are among the 2023 recipients of faculty research awards announced by UBC this week.
UBC Okanagan researchers appointed Canada Research Chairs, more than $4.1 million in funding received
Dr. Will Hughes from the School of Engineering is the Canada Research Chair in DNA Engineering (Tier 1). Dr. Hughes, who in addition to serving as the Director for the School of Engineering is also a Professor in Applied Science, designs DNA for multiple uses, including storing and reading digital data.
Students can earn micro-credentials through Okanagan Global Summer Program
UBC Okanagan (UBCO) will welcome students from around the world this July for the inaugural Okanagan Global Summer Program—a unique program that blends academic exploration with global adventure. Following a successful pilot in 2023, UBCO is expanding the program to offer six innovative course packages that tap interdisciplinary perspectives and knowledge to solve issues of global significance.
Victory by design: UBC Okanagan Engineering students take national toboggan title
A team of engineering students from UBC Okanagan notched an impressive victory at the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) in February.
People want to age at home, UBC Okanagan can help them stay healthy
Gaming strategy deployed to develop the best path toward robust, yet flexible, home care
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Research breathes fresh air into classrooms at UBC Okanagan
Airflow dynamics as vital as the volume of air flow, study finds
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When it comes to rebar, stronger doesn’t mean better
UBCO researchers examine the tensile strength needed to make structures as resilient as possible
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UBCO researchers create new compound to build space-age antennas
Light-weight, 3D printed devices can change the face of satellite communication
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UBCO researchers look to the past to improve construction sustainability
Revising rammed earth building methods can prevent soil exploitation
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