Bears and berries: Researchers highlight critical role of grizzlies in huckleberry health
UBC study says bears eating the fruit then eliminating the seeds aids germination and dispersal
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UBCO researchers engineer DNA to mimic biological catch bonds
“Fish-hook” system holds promise for advanced materials and health-care applications
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Q&A: Dr. Tal Avgar on his role in wildlife research and conservation at UBC Okanagan
Dr. Tal Avgar is a quantitative wildlife ecologist who recently joined the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science as a grant-tenured faculty member in the Department of Biology. His research focuses on pressing issues such as woodland caribou recovery, and the empowerment of Indigenous-led conservation efforts. We connected with Dr. Avgar to learn more about […]
Q&A: Dr. Natalie Forssman on her new role in the Bachelor of Sustainability program
It has been just over a year since Dr. Forssman joined UBCO’s innovative Bachelor of Sustainability program. We sat down with her to find out more about her vision for sustainability education, and how she plans to help students imagine and enact a more equitable and inclusive future. Can you tell us a bit about […]