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UBC Okanagan experts ready to talk about floods, wildfires

UBC Okanagan experts ready to talk about floods, wildfires

Professors talk about safety, packing for an evacuation and when to be concerned

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UBCO researchers aim to energize fruit waste

UBCO researchers aim to energize fruit waste

Engineers try to squeeze energy from discarded fruit using microbial fuel cells

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UBCO researchers create real estate market assessment tool

UBCO researchers create real estate market assessment tool

Potential buyers can learn history, growth, benefits of specific neighbourhoods

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Researchers test smart surfaces to improve wireless communication and localization

Researchers test smart surfaces to improve wireless communication and localization

UBCO engineers aim to improve network sensing abilities and connectivity

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UBCO engineers examine drinking water management strategies

UBCO engineers examine drinking water management strategies

Climate change, economic sustainability can impact water distribution systems

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Ultrasonic sensors can safeguard residential gas lines

Ultrasonic sensors can safeguard residential gas lines

UBCO researchers create high-tech system to detect gas leaks

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New funding for immersive technologies makes virtual a reality at UBCO

New funding for immersive technologies makes virtual a reality at UBCO

Funding from the Government of Canada will help establish one of the world’s first truly interdisciplinary immersive technologies graduate program at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

Province partners with Interior universities for COVID-19 research solutions

Province partners with Interior universities for COVID-19 research solutions

The BC Ministry of Health is investing in BC Interior research universities to understand the harmful effects of COVID-19 and mitigate its impact on communities across the province.

UBC Okanagan helps Arc’teryx stay green and dry with next-generation water-repellent fabrics

UBC Okanagan helps Arc’teryx stay green and dry with next-generation water-repellent fabrics

A sustainable, non-toxic and high-performance water-repellent fabric has long been the holy grail of outdoor enthusiasts and clothing companies alike.