UBCO celebrates the class of 2021
Virtual ceremony recognizes more than 1,800 graduating students UBC Okanagan is marking its second virtual convocation next week. More than 1,850 graduates — including 1,600 undergraduates as well as more than 100 masters’ and doctoral students — will tune in to celebrate the success of their educational journey. “This has been a remarkable year for […]
Parental consumption shapes how teens think about and use cannabis
Turns out the old adage, “monkey see, monkey do,” does ring true — even when it comes to cannabis use. However, when cannabis use involves youth, it’s see, think, then do, says a team of UBC Okanagan researchers.
Inquisitive Sociologist
Assistant Professor Dr. Mike Zajko studies internet policy, surveillance, and the ethical implications facing some of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies.
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Psychologist Lesley Lutes is passionate about mental health
DURING UNPRECEDENTED TIMES, WE NEED UNPRECEDENTED COMPASSION. And this is […]
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Progressive Thinker
Doctoral candidate Michelle St. Pierre is on a mission to reform drug policy and revolutionize psychological healing by exploring the therapeutic potential of cannabis and psychedelics.
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UBCO honours four outstanding researchers of the year
Last Thursday at a special virtual ceremony, UBC Okanagan researchers were honoured for their innovative and groundbreaking work.
UBCO researcher examines therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs
Michelle St. Pierre has been named UBC Okanagan’s student researcher of the year.