UBC partnership aims to recycle environmental contaminants
UBC is partnering with a BC company to turn soil contaminants into household products.
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UBC takes steps toward examining the DNA of the world’s wine regions
UBC researchers are one step closer to identifying the biological personalities of the world’s greatest wines.
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Faces aren’t always to be believed when it comes to honesty
UBC researchers have determined that certain facial features, not the expression, influence whether people think someone is trustworthy.
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Do think-tanks matter? A UBC professor says ‘think again’
A UBC professor is suggesting government policy makers and advisors need to do a re-think when it comes to giving validity to reports coming across their desks.
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Factory-built homes could help cities with tight housing markets
Cities facing housing shortages should encourage more modular construction to increase options for prospective homebuyers and renters, a UBC researcher says.
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Avcorp Industries and UBC agree to pursue innovative partnership
Avcorp Industries and the University of British Columbia have agreed to explore the establishment of a Learning Factory for Advanced Composites at UBC’s Okanagan campus.
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Wood mulch can help in climate change fight
In addition to looking nice, covering soil with wood mulch can actually help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, UBC research shows.
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UBC celebrates graduates and student accomplishment
After a year of celebration at UBC Okanagan, the last hurrah takes place this week as the campus recognizes one of its largest graduating classes—more than 1,600 students will cross the stage to accept their UBC degree.
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UBC research targets oil and gas pipeline safety
A recent UBC study could make it easier for oil and gas companies to prevent pipeline failures.
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UBC celebrates ‘exemplary role models’ who make a difference
The best of the best were honoured at a special ceremony at UBC Okanagan this week.
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