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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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AI can do more than ever. Should we be excited or cautious?

AI can do more than ever. Should we be excited or cautious?

UBCO debates returns to AI with arguments about productivity, ethics, wellbeing and human values

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Love, loneliness and the chatbot next door

Love, loneliness and the chatbot next door

UBC Okanagan experts look at what AI companions offer—and what they can not

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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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Research examines rage bait, and why digital anger can feel louder than real life

Research examines rage bait, and why digital anger can feel louder than real life

UBC Okanagan study explores how anger spreads differently online and in person

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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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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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