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Finding new life for plastic waste

Finding new life for plastic waste

Dr. Mohammad Arjmand and his interdisciplinary research team are exploring solutions to the world’s love affair with plastics.

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Chadia Uwamahoro is helping Rwanda rebuild

Chadia Uwamahoro is helping Rwanda rebuild

UBCO doctoral student in civil engineering wants to write a building code for her home nation—from the ground up.

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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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Concrete toboggan race returns to Kelowna, Big White

Concrete toboggan race returns to Kelowna, Big White

UBCO’s School of Engineering hosts downhill challenge for hand-built sleds

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Have a merry and sustainable festive season

Have a merry and sustainable festive season

Regardless of what, or if, you decide to celebrate at […]

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UBCO engineers dive into local flood recovery, prevention

UBCO engineers dive into local flood recovery, prevention

Stakeholders told to consider what happens after the water recedes

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Yue Zhang is part of a new energy frontier

Yue Zhang is part of a new energy frontier

Doctoral student is working with Dr. Jian Liu to research the next generation of rechargeable batteries

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New research improves the coolness factor for athletes

New research improves the coolness factor for athletes

UBCO, Lululemon up the game and explore sweat management activewear

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Government of Canada invests in first-of-its-kind project in BC to help businesses create more value and less waste

Funding will enable experts at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus to work with local companies to create new bioplastics and save materials from the landfill by using them in new innovations

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New net zero home is ready to be explored

New net zero home is ready to be explored

UBCO, Okanagan College collaborate with community partners to create home of the future

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