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Finding Home Far From Home at UBC Okanagan

Finding Home Far From Home at UBC Okanagan

What began as a last-minute decision to apply to the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus became a defining moment in Madeleine Robertson DeLarge’s academic journey. Originally from Ontario, she was drawn to UBC Okanagan’s smaller, close-knit community, where she built meaningful relationships and discovered new perspectives. Moving to Kelowna without knowing anyone, she found […]

Bridging Worlds: Exploring History, Science, and Gender at UBCO

Bridging Worlds: Exploring History, Science, and Gender at UBCO

Margaret Carlyle’s path to academia has been anything but linear. Originally from Winnipeg, her journey began with plans to pursue medicine before an elective course sparked a lasting passion for history. That shift ultimately led her across disciplines and continents—from undergraduate studies and formative experiences abroad to graduate training and research positions at leading institutions […]

When charm turns toxic: Understanding “poisonous people”

When charm turns toxic: Understanding “poisonous people”

UBCO researcher provides science-based tools for navigating dark personalities

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When charm turns toxic: Understanding “poisonous people”

When charm turns toxic: Understanding “poisonous people”

UBCO researcher provides science-based tools for navigating dark personalities

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UBCO students debate the promise and peril of drones

UBCO students debate the promise and peril of drones

Student debaters explore the risks and rewards of a nationwide drone initiative

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UBC Okanagan modernizes its BA to meet today’s needs

UBC Okanagan modernizes its BA to meet today’s needs

Feedback from students provides direction and new choices for program options

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UBCO to be at the forefront of battery innovation, Indigenous language revitalization

UBCO to be at the forefront of battery innovation, Indigenous language revitalization

CFI invests $4.15 million in infrastructure funding for two key UBCO-led research projects

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Toxic freedom and farm work in a warming world

Toxic freedom and farm work in a warming world

UBC Okanagan hosts a Labour Lecture on pesticides, heat and worker safety

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From Sociology to Indigenous Relations: A UBC Okanagan Alum’s Path to Public Service

From Sociology to Indigenous Relations: A UBC Okanagan Alum’s Path to Public Service

UBC Okanagan alumni pursue many different paths, but their experiences on campus often share a common thread: curiosity, community, and a commitment to making a difference. For Kaia Nitchie, a Bachelor of Arts graduate in Sociology (Class of 2023), studying close to home in the Okanagan opened the door to meaningful mentorship, hands-on research opportunities, […]

Debaters, audience test AI’s influence on the human experience

Debaters, audience test AI’s influence on the human experience

Before the experts waged a single argument on stage at […]

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