UBC Okanagan Debates crowd brings ‘elbows up, gloves off’ attitude
What happens when trust in our closest ally starts to fray? At the latest UBCO Debate, four leading thinkers tackled the question of whether the United States is still Canada’s greatest partner—or its biggest problem. Featuring pointed exchanges, personal insights, and moments of real tension, the debate drew a live audience into questions of trade, sovereignty, cultural identity and trust in global systems.
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Medical cannabis could ease recovery in Kelowna, Kamloops, says new study
A pilot project suggests medical cannabis can support addiction recovery by managing cravings, pain, and mental health symptoms.
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Canada’s evolving relationship with its American neighbours: Allies or adversaries?
UBCO hosts pivotal debate on Canada-US relations amid election
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Celebration of Life for Dan Ryder
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved colleague Dr. Dan Ryder, a cherished faculty member in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences’ Department of Economics, Philosophy and Political Science.
UBCO study determines a homegrown player is worth an extra $4.8M annually to an NHL team
There’s more at stake than simply keeping the fans happy
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Retaliatory trade tariffs topic of UBCO’s 12th annual Roger Watts Debate
Students face off about American threats, retaliatory tariffs and Canada’s economic prosperity
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UBCO hosts talk on anti-apartheid hero Fatima Meer
Visiting scholar delves into the legacy of South African leader’s story of courage
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AI, business innovation at the forefront of UBCO industry event
UBC Okanagan is set to host the Commerce ConneX networking […]
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Feeling lonely? Campus therapy dogs may be the fix, study says
Participants reported lower stress and loneliness levels after spending time with therapy dogs and their handlers, new research from UBC Okanagan says
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Students use virtual reality to transform stroke recovery
Psychology, computer science students incorporate VR, AR into brain injury rehabilitation
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