New research challenges the long-standing theory of what causes a river to meander
Meandering rivers in desert areas show that well-cemented banks alone can sustain meandering.
Learn more about how this knowledge could help populations living in river lowlands.
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.
Protecting communities from wildfire through Indigenous stewardship
$2.3 million in federal funding received to support a partnership between UBCO and the First Nations Emergency Services Society, combining Indigenous knowledge with new sensor and AI technology for fire mitigation.
Learn more about this collaborative work led by Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais.
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.
