How the rise of continents may have set the stage for life on Earth
Earth’s earliest continents may have set the chemical stage for […]
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Reimagining calculus for life‑science learners to advance student success
Educational Leadership: Open Educational Resources Dr. Paul Tsopméné Assistant Professor of Teaching, Mathematics and Statistics Resource Innovation Integral Calculus with Applications to Life Sciences: an open educational resource textbook published through the UBC Library in September 2025 to support multidisciplinary calculus learning for life-science students. Life‑science students often encounter calculus as a barrier rather than […]
Canada’s protected areas were built for the past; research shows they may not support the future
Climate change is making Canada’s seasons more erratic, its weather […]
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New UBCO research says trees give visual clues as they rehydrate each spring
Time-lapse video shows trees “droop their branches” when thirsty or stressed
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Undergraduate students help turn science fiction into reality
Learn how Stephanie, Sam and Hasan are turning life’s molecular building blocks into microscopic data storage.
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Transforming student learning through immersive virtual reality
Educational leadership: Innovative Pedagogy Dr. Vikas Menghwani Assistant Professor of Teaching, Earth and Environmental Sciences Adopting New Technologies to Improve Learning Outcomes A cutting-edge 3D VR learning tool that delivers immersive, real-world experiences directly to the UBC Okanagan classroom, transforming student engagement and deepening knowledge retention. Dr. Vikas Menghwani has developed an immersive 3D virtual […]
Researchers, egg farmers hatch sustainable agriculture plans
Researchers at UBC Okanagan and Canadian egg farmers have built […]
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First-of-its-kind $8M training program reignites the use of prescribed fire on the land
The Canadian Prescribed Fire Training Program strengthens national capacity for the safe, effective use of prescribed fire in support of biodiversity, ecological, and community resilience
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Forest loss can make watersheds “leakier,” global study suggests
Forest loss does more than reduce tree cover. A new […]
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