New Okanagan Global Summer Program launches in 2024

New Okanagan Global Summer Program launches in 2024

UBC Okanagan will welcome students from around the world next July for the inaugural Okanagan Global Summer Program—a unique program that blends academic exploration with global adventure

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

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

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

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

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

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.