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Alumni Profile: James Littley — From Student to Leader in Sustainability and Public Service

For James Littley, being named a recipient of the Alumni Builder Award by alumni UBC is a fitting recognition of his journey from student to leader in sustainability and public service. We caught up with James to reflect on his path at UBC Okanagan and explore how this recognition highlights the impact he continues to […]

Students redefine grief with courage, compassion and resilience

Students redefine grief with courage, compassion and resilience

Palliative Care Club at UBC Okanagan inspires honest conversations about what it means to show up for others.

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Okanagan wineries using imagery to craft place, history and authenticity

Okanagan wineries using imagery to craft place, history and authenticity

A new UBC Okanagan study reveals that Okanagan wineries lean […]

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UBCO study finds microdosing can temporarily improve mood, creativity

UBCO study finds microdosing can temporarily improve mood, creativity

Microdosing effects do not “hangover” to the next day

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Mindfulness may help people disconnect from their smartphones

Mindfulness may help people disconnect from their smartphones

UBCO researcher says awareness can shift daily phone habits

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Syilx students give nsyilxcn a voice on UBC Okanagan streets

Syilx students give nsyilxcn a voice on UBC Okanagan streets

UBC Okanagan is deepening its commitment to Indigenous language revitalization […]

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UBCO professors offer free AI workshops for immigrants

UBCO professors offer free AI workshops for immigrants

Four in-person sessions cover AI literacy, ethics and workplace applications

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UBCO study finds sex ed fails 2SLGBTQIA+ students

UBCO study finds sex ed fails 2SLGBTQIA+ students

Yet they show higher sexual health literacy than other students

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It’s never too late: Retired nurse comes back to the classroom

It’s never too late: Retired nurse comes back to the classroom

After raising a family, she tackled the textbooks and shelved the self-doubt

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Supreme Court of Canada justice to speak at UBC Okanagan

Supreme Court of Canada justice to speak at UBC Okanagan

Hon. Justice Moreau to host lecture on federalism, evolution of constitutional powers

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