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City of Kelowna and UBC Okanagan sign cooperation agreement

City of Kelowna and UBC Okanagan sign cooperation agreement

The City of Kelowna and UBC’s Okanagan Campus have a new tool in place to help guide their continued cooperation well into the future.

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From head of the class to head of the boardroom, do grades really matter?

From head of the class to head of the boardroom, do grades really matter?

As grade-schoolers concentrate on the three Rs, many university students are already planning their future careers. Many believe top grades are the key to landing successful jobs, but does this always hold true?

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Modelling the impact of green eggs and hens

Modelling the impact of green eggs and hens

The whole food movement may be right; consumption of vegan and organic food can be the best choice for reducing environmental impacts, at least if you’re a chicken.

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Trying to resist the urge to splurge? Ditch your smartphone

Trying to resist the urge to splurge? Ditch your smartphone

You are more likely to indulge in guilty pleasures when shopping online with a touchscreen versus a desktop computer, according to research from UBC’s Okanagan campus.

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UBC engineers use tech to tackle rental shortage

UBC engineers use tech to tackle rental shortage

UBC grad and professor create new way for renters and landlords to connect

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Student health and wellbeing focus of new UBC course

Student health and wellbeing focus of new UBC course

UBC Okanagan students have a new elective course to consider this fall, as the university introduces the HEAL 100 course on health and wellbeing.

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Master of Management reimagines professional graduate education

Master of Management reimagines professional graduate education

Professional graduate education is being reimagined right now at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

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Exploring the identity of BC wine territory

Exploring the identity of BC wine territory

“Exhibit trail” at wineries encourages discussion and dialogue

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Sulphites and the great wine debate

Sulphites and the great wine debate

UBC research shows different sulphite amounts affect yeast strain and final product.

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UBC Library enhances access to Okanagan Valley historical resources