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Gut Health

Gut Health

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Scientists say current wildfire situation is beyond a ‘crisis’

Scientists say current wildfire situation is beyond a ‘crisis’

Experts in wildland fire management, fire ecology and climate change weigh in with advice

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Forests, Floods and Freshwater
Entrepreneurial Geologist

Entrepreneurial Geologist

Alumnus Cole Evans is focused on growing his business and finding his next ore deposit.

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UBCO celebrates the class of 2021

UBCO celebrates the class of 2021

Virtual ceremony recognizes more than 1,800 graduating students UBC Okanagan is marking its second virtual convocation next week. More than 1,850 graduates — including 1,600 undergraduates as well as more than 100 masters’ and doctoral students — will tune in to celebrate the success of their educational journey. “This has been a remarkable year for […]

Pursuing a Passion

Pursuing a Passion

First-year undergraduate student Nicole Hague’s love for geology has been fostered by family members, teachers and an early visit to UBC Okanagan.

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UBCO researcher uses geology to help astronomers find habitable planets

UBCO researcher uses geology to help astronomers find habitable planets

Astronomers have identified more than 4,000, and counting, confirmed exoplanets — planets orbiting stars other than the sun — but only a fraction have the potential to sustain life.

UBCO hosts CBC journalist Nora Young as next distinguished speaker

UBCO hosts CBC journalist Nora Young as next distinguished speaker

In an increasingly data-driven world, data literacy plays an important role in ensuring people understand how their interactions with technology may lead to the gathering, sharing or selling of their personal information.

Spring can be a time for ‘green eggs and chocolate,’ say UBCO experts

Spring can be a time for ‘green eggs and chocolate,’ say UBCO experts

The arrival of spring and Easter is often celebrated with egg-containing delicacies and all-things chocolate.

UBCO researcher recommends systematic approach to forest and water supply management

UBCO researcher recommends systematic approach to forest and water supply management

As World Water Day is observed around the globe, new research from UBC Okanagan suggests a systematic approach to forest and water supply research may yield an improved assessment and understanding of connections between the two.