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UBC’s top debaters discuss whether Western democracies are failing

UBC’s top debaters discuss whether Western democracies are failing

UBC Okanagan’s top debaters face off against one another Wednesday at the fifth annual Roger Watts Debate.

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UBC astrophysicist to explain dark matter, energy and dawn of the cosmos in free public talk

UBC astrophysicist to explain dark matter, energy and dawn of the cosmos in free public talk

For anyone who has ever looked into the night sky and wondered how it all came to be, UBC Okanagan is hosting an evening with UBC astrophysicist Mark Halpern.

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Top researchers receive prestigious awards at UBC Okanagan

Top researchers receive prestigious awards at UBC Okanagan

From smart building materials, to innovative public art, to improved palliative care, UBC Okanagan’s Researchers of the Year are pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and developing new ways to improve their communities.

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Researcher flying high after winning UBC Okanagan’s 3MT final

Researcher flying high after winning UBC Okanagan’s 3MT final

Doctoral student Sydney Morgan won UBC Okanagan’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition yesterday, with a presentation of her research into native or indigenous yeasts that can make exceptional wines.

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Newly developed 3D printed tissues could advance cancer research

Newly developed 3D printed tissues could advance cancer research

Researchers from UBC’s Okanagan campus hope to make advances in tissue replacement and cancer research through a new technology that can produce living, 3D printed bio-tissues.

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Designer molecules

Designer molecules

IN THE BRAIN, a number of suspects may contribute to the […]

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Indigenous Voices

Indigenous Voices

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O Cannabis

O Cannabis

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UBC presents a discussion with journalist Mohamed Fahmy

UBC presents a discussion with journalist Mohamed Fahmy

Mohamed Fahmy, an Egyptian-born Canadian, will share his experiences as an imprisoned journalist at a special event at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

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UBC event explores the impact of mass mining in the 20th century

UBC event explores the impact of mass mining in the 20th century

Without mass destruction mining, the mass production and consumption that became common for much of the world in the 20th century would not be possible.

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