Hands-on wildfire research for students builds knowledge, connection and resilience
Guided by wildfire scientist Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais, a trio of undergraduate students bridged sustainability, computer modelling and ecology to better understand how fire moves across this changing landscape.
From spice to sugar: Westernized diets reshaping immigrant gut microbiomes
New research shows ultra-processed foods and fibre loss drive gut health risks in Indo-Canadians.
Learn more about how these findings could influence chronic disease prevention and dietary guidance.
Four Southern Interior community foundations unite to support wildfire research at UBC Okanagan
Motivated by their shared vision for safer, more fire-resilient communities, their contribution will help to expand UBC Okanagan’s wildfire research program and opens the door to even greater innovation.
Learn more about the launch of the Okanagan Wildfire Coexistence Fund.
Wildfire Research
The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science is home to several research and education programs designed in anticipation of, and response to, increasingly impactful wildfires.
Featured Degrees
Bachelor of Sustainability (BSust)
The Bachelor of Sustainability inspires students to understand and address complex environmental issues by integrating knowledge from different disciplines with hands-on and community-based learning.
NEW: Master of Biotechnology (MBtec)
A course-based Master’s program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the Biotechnology industry.
Academic Departments
The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science is organized into four departments that are responsible for the programs offered by our Faculty.
