Ancient fungi could help Canada’s future northern forests
As Canada’s vast boreal and tundra ecosystems experience dramatic warming due to climate change, trees are rapidly spreading north.
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Museum exhibit highlights contributions of early immigrants
A new display at the Okanagan Wine and Orchard Museum emphasizes the perseverance of early Chinese and Japanese immigrants, despite the discrimination they faced.
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What can Iceland tell us about Mars?
GEOSCIENTIST ERICA MASSEY recently entered Martian territory on a trajectory that […]
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UBC prof suggests species at risk in Canada are not fully protected
A new study from UBC’s Okanagan campus has found that in many cases, Canada isn’t following federal legislation requiring the protection of threatened or endangered species and could be placing them further at risk of extinction.
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Sculptures enhance permanent legacy of former UBC student
Two bronze deer now grace the grounds of UBC’s Okanagan campus, a gift that will forever stand as a legacy to former undergraduate student River Sidley.
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UBC mathematician wins Governor General’s gold medal
A math whiz, who moved with her family more than 10,000 kilometers to continue her education, is UBC’s recipient of the gold 2017 Governor General Academic Medal—one of Canada’s most prestigious academic awards.
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Student juggles search and rescue role while scoring top grades
Saving lives and acing school just an ordinary day for this student
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A carefully calculated path
TASNUVA HAQUE WRITES ALGORITHMS, all day, sometimes at night and […]
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Ensuring engineered ecosystems are functional and lasting
LAEL PARROTT IS AN EXPERT at striking a balance. A Professor of […]
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Awards for Enactus UBC Okanagan in their first-ever national competition
Members of a newly formed Enactus UBC Okanagan team received national recognition competing in their first Enactus Canada National Exposition earlier this month.
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