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Bears and berries: Researchers highlight critical role of grizzlies in huckleberry health

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

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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UBCO gut health research moves from lab to real world

UBCO gut health research moves from lab to real world

New technology will leverage personal gut microbiome to treat conditions

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Q&A: Dr. Tal Avgar on his role in wildlife research and conservation at UBC Okanagan

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 […]

From the classroom to the vineyard

From the classroom to the vineyard

Undergraduate student Brooklyn Becker gains hands-on skills through her wine science co-op experience.

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UBCO event explores how climate change, wildfire and water are interconnected

UBCO event explores how climate change, wildfire and water are interconnected

Globally recognized leader in ecohydrology will discuss potential mitigation ideas

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Q&A: Dr. Natalie Forssman on her new role in the Bachelor of Sustainability program

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 […]

The future of wildfire

The future of wildfire

UBC Okanagan research is helping communities build solutions for a new reality.

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UBCO’s Mindfest an evening of scientific discovery, community engagement

UBCO’s Mindfest an evening of scientific discovery, community engagement

Department of Psychology presents discoveries into cannabis, mental health and beyond

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UBCO celebrates top academic students in the Class of 2024

UBCO celebrates top academic students in the Class of 2024

Governor General Gold and Silver Medal winners recognized as they graduate

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