School of Engineering student team places second at the UNESCO World Engineering Day Hackathon
UBC Okanagan student teams represent Canada at the 2023 UNESCO World Engineering Day Hackathon
UDS Signs MoU With University Of British Colombia, Okanagan To Renew Relationship
Partner story—The University for Development Studies (UDS) and the University of British Colombia, Okanagan, on 7th March 2023, signed a memorandum of understanding to renew their long existing relationship.
International partnership supports sustainable technology solution
Technology and sustainability don’t always mix due to the fast pace of innovation, oftentimes leading to unnecessary technological waste. This was the problem UBC Okanagan faced after a decision to switch to a cloud-based iClicker system rather than physical remotes
Research Project Spotlight: Exploring transatlantic (small town) stories through a range of multimedia and immersive technologies
With an interest in community-based writing and with the goal of offering students opportunities for growth in their storytelling abilities, creative writing prof Michael V. Smith has partnered up with Anna Kiernan from the University of Exeter to run a publishing opportunity for students from each campus.
Mitacs brings the world to UBC Okanagan
Globalink Internship Program brings new ideas and cultures to the School of Engineering
The Okanagan’s Global Connection: Playing for Peace
Dr. Stephen Berg reflects on his experiences working with Youth for Change developing and teaching curriculum for a new program, Playing for Peace, in the Punjab village of Rurka Kalan, India.
Alumna creates program to connect internationally-trained professional women immigrating to Canada with employers
After working in journalism for more than two decades, Alma Betancourth, MEd ’22, stumbled upon a new career path.
A globetrotting PhD like no other
There’s tough, and then there’s Tough. It’s unlikely anyone would ever say that Dr. Emmanuel Twumasi Osei travelled Easy Street on the long and bumpy road to his doctorate.
UBC Okanagan researcher a part of international team revolutionizing spinal cord injury treatment
An international research team, co-led by researchers at the University of British Columbia, has received a $48 million grant (US$36.5M) for research that aims to improve long-term outcomes for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).