Faculty of Health and Social Development

Global nursing pathways lead Canadian students to Zambia

Global nursing pathways lead Canadian students to Zambia

UBC Okanagan’s Global Health Practicum gives students the skills they need to be caring and capable nurses.

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Global mentorship empowers women leaders around the world

Dr. Carla Hilario shares her experiences finding a new perspective on leadership in academia through global mentorship opportunities.

Study on architecture of the heart offers better understanding of human evolution
UBC Okanagan’s Global Health Gala set for return to Kelowna
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

UBCO joins Age Friendly University global network

UBCO joins Age Friendly University global network

New initiative is the next step to making communities more age-friendly

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Made in Canada health-care initiative launches in Europe
Dr. Femke Hoekstra collaborates across the continents

Dr. Femke Hoekstra collaborates across the continents

From international to community collaborations, partnerships are at the heart of Dr. Femke Hoekstra’s academic journey.

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UBCO recent graduate aims for podium
Global research expedition begins release of 15 major studies

Global research expedition begins release of 15 major studies

A group of international researchers went to great heights to better understand how high altitude affects both newcomers and Indigenous populations.

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