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Virtual reality: UBC Okanagan first to offer ‘immersive technologies’ graduate program
Description
June 14, 2021
A $1.65 million grant from the federal government is helping UBC Okanagan become a leader in the emerging field of Virtual Reality or VR.
UBCO will become the first place in the world to offer a graduate program in 'immersive technologies'
The program will be used by 11 different faculties at the university.
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UBC Okanagan fine arts students wrap up degree with art exhibit01:06 | April 19, 2019
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Annual Okanagan voice competition about building youth confidence02:01 | April 9, 2019
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3MT a unique way to hear about cutting edge research at UBC Okanagan01:08 | March 15, 2019
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Ideas sought for $36 million Lake Country middle school01:14 | March 6, 2019
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Kelowna area students listen to ‘Living Library’01:11 | January 31, 2019
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SD23 not taking no for an answer on replacing Rutland Middle School01:45 | January 30, 2019
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Interview with school trustee on aging Rutland Middle School04:51 | January 30, 2019
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UBC Okanagan opens doors to new high-tech building01:23 | January 26, 2019
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Okanagan school hoping to help supply chefs as provincial shortage looms01:08 | January 16, 2019
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Virtual reality: UBC Okanagan first to offer ‘immersive technologies’ graduate program02:13 | June 14, 2021
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B.C. to improve post-secondary education for international students02:29 | January 30, 2024
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Over $3,000 raised at annual Raise-a-Reader fundraiser01:32 | September 19, 2023
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Young entrepreneurs face off in i-Gen finals02:23 | June 16, 2023
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SD23 offering students dual credits through BCIT program01:51 | March 10, 2023
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Action4 Canada Pamphlet causes controversy02:11 | September 28, 2022
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Public consultation now underway for Vernon, B.C. mural project01:41 | June 20, 2022
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COVID-19: Masks in B.C.’s schools will no longer be required after spring break01:17 | March 10, 2022
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Canadian Museum of Nature award finalist02:08 | October 1, 2021
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Hundreds participate in Kelowna-area Truth and Reconciliation Day events02:16 | September 30, 2021
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Local Okanagan unions react to latest immunization schedule02:13 | March 19, 2021
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Northwest Territories weighs dropping Alberta education curriculum for B.C.’s: NDP01:53 | March 9, 2021
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Okanagan program trains a thousand women for jobs in the trades02:01 | June 18, 2019
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West Kelowna firefighters help fit kids into car seats01:22 | May 15, 2019
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Money missing from Kelowna area elementary school parent advisory council account01:44 | April 26, 2019
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UBC Okanagan fine arts students wrap up degree with art exhibit01:06 | April 19, 2019
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Annual Okanagan voice competition about building youth confidence02:01 | April 9, 2019
-
3MT a unique way to hear about cutting edge research at UBC Okanagan01:08 | March 15, 2019
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Ideas sought for $36 million Lake Country middle school01:14 | March 6, 2019
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Kelowna area students listen to ‘Living Library’01:11 | January 31, 2019
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SD23 not taking no for an answer on replacing Rutland Middle School01:45 | January 30, 2019
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Interview with school trustee on aging Rutland Middle School04:51 | January 30, 2019
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UBC Okanagan opens doors to new high-tech building01:23 | January 26, 2019
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Okanagan school hoping to help supply chefs as provincial shortage looms01:08 | January 16, 2019
Virtual reality: UBC Okanagan first to offer ‘immersive technologies’ graduate program
Description
June 14, 2021
A $1.65 million grant from the federal government is helping UBC Okanagan become a leader in the emerging field of Virtual Reality or VR.
UBCO will become the first place in the world to offer a graduate program in 'immersive technologies'
The program will be used by 11 different faculties at the university.
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