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Leading voices to gather for those drowning in information, starving for truth

Leading voices to gather for those drowning in information, starving for truth

What: How Do We Manage in a World of Mis/Disinformation?  When: Tuesday, May 26, […]

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Magic mushrooms can even take the fight out of fish

Magic mushrooms can even take the fight out of fish

A new study led by a UBC Okanagan biologist has […]

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The hottest course on campus puts peppers on the table, students in the lead
How the rise of continents may have set the stage for life on Earth

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

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
New UBCO research says trees give visual clues as they rehydrate each spring

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

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

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, egg farmers hatch sustainable agriculture plans

Researchers at UBC Okanagan and Canadian egg farmers have built […]

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