UBC-Okanagan
‘It could help save their lives,’ B.C. university helping develop new, high-tech body armour
By Travis Lowe Video Journalist
Materials for bullet-proof vests are being tested at a research facility at UBC Okanagan in Kelowna. Continue reading
Scholars discuss religion in Kelowna after being denied access to United States
“Religion is becoming, again, a weapon and there has to be a way and the first step is why don’t we talk to each other,” Continue reading
B.C. university, companies collaborating to develop next-generation battery
UBC Okanagan is researching a smaller, more powerful lithium-tellurium battery. Continue reading
UBC Okanagan hosting free talk on ‘science of wine’
Event held in conjunction with BC Pinot Noir Celebration Continue reading
UBC Okanagan, Okanagan College help tackle issues with homelessness
New funding from the federal government, UBC and the Vancouver Foundation aims to help improve services for the homeless. Continue reading
UBC Okanagan gets $1 million to fund research for victims of domestic violence
The new grant will give researchers a better understanding of head trauma associated with domestic violence. Continue reading
UBC Okanagan going green with new food services program
The new plan will echo an already successful plan at UBC’s main campus. Continue reading
UBC Okanagan student earns medical degree, PhD at same time
Alexander Wright was one of the first 32 students admitted to his program’s inaugural class in January 2012. Continue reading
Okanagan-developed sensor could detect dangerous manufacturing defects
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Researchers at UBC Okanagan have developed a tiny, innovative sensor that could save manufacturers millions of dollars every year. Continue reading
How fake news culture and technology played out in a suspicious Lake Country incident
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
A woman in Lake Country, B.C., called the police after she said a man took photos of her from his vehicle. It turned out both parties were suspicious of each other. Continue reading