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UBC Okanagan students join Special Olympians for Motionball fundraiser
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
More than 100 UBC Okanagan students joined Special Olympians for a Motionball fundraiser in Kelowna on Sunday. Continue reading
Kelowna joins in global climate strikes
The first event was held Friday at noon in front of city hall in Kelowna. Continue reading
‘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
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
More beds coming for UBC Okanagan students as housing project announced
The B.C. government is providing a loan for a 220-unit student housing project on 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