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Can flowers, planted to attract pollinators, benefit neighbouring crops?

Jan 31, 2024 / 6:00 am

UBCO researchers have determined that flower gardens intentionally planted beside fruit crops can double crop yield if the timing and blossoms appeal to the...

Students celebrate Convocation and Commencement in emotional ceremonies at OC

Students celebrate Convocation and Commencement in emotional ceremonies at OC

Jan 29, 2024 / 9:55 am

As Okanagan College graduate Kimara DeJong stood in front of her peers, ready to begin a career in health care, she took a moment to mark the occasion with...

Statement attributed to Dr. Neil Fassina, President, Okanagan College

Statement attributed to Dr. Neil Fassina, President, Okanagan College

Jan 29, 2024 / 9:00 am

“Okanagan College is in strong support of the measures announced by the B.C. government this morning and appreciates Minister Robinson’s efforts to ensure...

New research shows invasive ants alter lion's hunting habits in Kenya

Jan 25, 2024 / 11:00 am

UBCO's Dr. Adam Ford was part of a research team investigating how a tiny invasive ant is changing the eating habits of Kenya's lions and improving the...

New Touch Coffee machine brings Ukrainian coffee experience to OC’s Kelowna campus

New Touch Coffee machine brings Ukrainian coffee experience to OC’s Kelowna campus

Jan 18, 2024 / 8:31 am

When Eugene Pavlov and Yaroslav Khaynas came to Canada from Ukraine in November 2022, they didn’t know that they would later open a new coffee shop at...

UBCO's Writer in Residence to work with local emerging writers

Jan 18, 2024 / 6:00 am

Local writer Shelley Wood is UBCO's latest Writer in Residence and this year's judge of the annual short story contest. Kelowna-based author Shelley Wood is...

Caring Canines to visit OC to boost student mental health

Caring Canines to visit OC to boost student mental health

Jan 15, 2024 / 9:25 am

Meet Bella and Wilson, a pair of fun-loving dogs that will soon be the center of everyone’s attention at Okanagan College. Bella and Wilson are therapy dogs,...

OC business students ready to showcase their skills at international business competition

OC business students ready to showcase their skills at international business competition

Jan 11, 2024 / 9:30 am

Nine Okanagan College School of Business students are preparing to compete at the 2024 Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C). Hosted at Queen’s...

Artificial intelligence helps unlock advances in wireless communications

Jan 10, 2024 / 6:00 am

Next-generation mobile networks are expected to outperform 5G on many fronts thanks to research from UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering. A new wave of...

Free Early Childhood Education program offered in Salmon Arm

Free Early Childhood Education program offered in Salmon Arm

Jan 2, 2024 / 1:46 pm

Flexible course delivery that includes online and in-person instruction and full tuition support will allow more people in the Salmon Arm-Shuswap to pursue...

Okanagan College provides golden opportunity for local seniors

Okanagan College provides golden opportunity for local seniors

Dec 20, 2023 / 12:00 pm

Learning can be for everyone, and 67-year-old Okanagan College graduate Denise Dickson is living proof. At 67 years young, Denise's decision to pursue...

Okanagan College announces new chair, vice chair

Okanagan College announces new chair, vice chair

Dec 19, 2023 / 11:00 am

Okanagan College (OC) is pleased to announce Dale Safinuk as the new chair of the Board of Governors, following an election at the Board’s December meeting....

UBCO faculty and staff host international students at Christmas

Dec 19, 2023 / 7:00 am

UBCO faculty and staff have been invited to host an international student and their families over the winter break. While Christmas can be a joyous time of...

Celebrating the OC career of Dr. Bill Gillett

Celebrating the OC career of Dr. Bill Gillett

Dec 13, 2023 / 6:29 am

With the retirement of Dr. William Gillett (Bill), OC will certainly miss the former Dean of the School of Business. But we are in a celebratory mood and wish...

Taking physics beyond space and time

Dec 13, 2023 / 6:00 am

Researchers have created a physical theory encompassing both quantum mechanics and general relativity which can help scientists construct a complete theory of...

Climate change leads engineers to harness the power of green

Dec 12, 2023 / 6:00 am

UBC Okanagan uses several low-impact developments, like this vegetative area outside the Commons building, that are intentionally created to help control and...

New Dean to join Okanagan College’s School of Business

New Dean to join Okanagan College’s School of Business

Dec 8, 2023 / 2:56 pm

Okanagan College is pleased to announce that Joe Baker, a passionate academic leader and entrepreneur within Canada’s education, tourism and hospitality...

UBC Okanagan appoints Willard inaugural gallery director

Dec 5, 2023 / 2:30 pm

Assistant Professor Tania Willard is the inaugural Director of the UBC Okanagan art gallery. Photo credit: Billie Jean Gabriel. UBC has appointed accomplished...

UBCO adds Indigenous Knowledges theme to Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies programs

Dec 5, 2023 / 10:30 am

Evangeline John wears a ribbon skirt she created in a field filled with balsam root sunflowers in Secwepemcúl'ecw. Photo courtesy of UBCO Indigenous Art...

UBC Okanagan's new Master of Design builds leadership potential

Nov 30, 2023 / 6:00 am

Dr. Megan Smith and Sessional Lecturer Gao Yujie discuss their work on an installation in UBC Okanagan's Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies. The newly...

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