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Detangling spooky spider myths

Detangling spooky spider myths

Fake spider webs and eight-legged creatures decorate many homes this time of year. While living, breathing spiders may cause spine-tingling shivers for some, UBC Okanagan spider expert Matt Nelson says that this fear is misplaced. Despite commonly held beliefs, he says, spiders rarely bite and are essential players in our world’s ecosystem.

UBC event explores life of climate change pioneer Alexander von Humboldt

UBC event explores life of climate change pioneer Alexander von Humboldt

Prussian naturalist Alexander von Humboldt began his celebrated expedition through the New World in 1799. During his travels, he explored the Americas widely, journeying to several countries including Venezuela, Cuba and the United States.

UBCO political science department hosts election candidates

UBCO political science department hosts election candidates

UBC Okanagan’s department of economics, philosophy and political science has organized a meet and greet for candidates and voters in the upcoming federal election.

Arctic Insights

Arctic Insights

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UBC biology professors create annual calendar as fundraising project

UBC biology professors create annual calendar as fundraising project

The birds and the bees can mean many things to many people. For a group of UBC Okanagan biology professors, however, they mean a great fundraising opportunity.

UBC student wins ‘Strong Woman’ accolade

UBC student wins ‘Strong Woman’ accolade

Sharing the bare necessities of life with marginalized women has brought recognition to a UBC Okanagan student.

Series of UBCO events to discuss housing, homelessness and more

Series of UBCO events to discuss housing, homelessness and more

According to census data from Statistics Canada, in Kelowna alone there are some 3,000 people considered at high risk of homelessness—with another 1,900 identifying as transitionally, episodically or chronically homeless.

Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree sparks interest in law for Nicole Tomasic

Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree sparks interest in law for Nicole Tomasic

NICOLE TOMASIC LOVED SCHOOL ever since she can remember. Growing up on […]

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Deer Data

Deer Data

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Future of Health Forum focuses on research and innovation in cancer care

Future of Health Forum focuses on research and innovation in cancer care

With cancer remaining the leading cause of death in BC, the first-ever Future of Health Forum will focus on research, innovation and strides to improve outcomes for all cancer patients.