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Arctic Insights

Arctic Insights

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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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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.

UBC event explores environmental histories of South Asia

UBC event explores environmental histories of South Asia

If we want to save the planet from climate change, how do we protect the environmental histories of South Asian cultures?

UBC event highlights nature’s role in government infrastructure

UBC event highlights nature’s role in government infrastructure

Natural assets and the ecosystem services they provide are a fundamental part of local government infrastructure. When properly managed, natural assets such as forests, wetlands and green spaces have many advantages over engineered infrastructure—including being less expensive to operate and maintain.

Astrophysicist tells how stars influence a planet’s suitability for life

Astrophysicist tells how stars influence a planet’s suitability for life

We’ve all done it. Gazed into the skies on a starlit evening admiring the number of stars and their variety in brightness. Or perhaps shared thoughts of undiscovered planets that may sustain human life? But, have you ever wondered how scientists find planets and study stars in such a vast and distance space?

Launch Pad

Launch Pad

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Kevin Hanna co-chairs national advisory committee on science and knowledge

Kevin Hanna co-chairs national advisory committee on science and knowledge

Kevin Hanna, associate professor of geography, has been appointed to the Government of Canada’s Technical Advisory Committee on Science and Knowledge.

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