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UBC hosts candidate forum for upcoming election

UBC hosts candidate forum for upcoming election

In an effort to generate student interest in provincial politics, a UBC professor is organizing an all-candidates forum well in advance of the May 9 provincial election.

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UBC research could help local governments plan together

UBC research could help local governments plan together

A new approach to modelling land use change developed at UBC could help cities and towns better coordinate their land-use planning efforts.

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Finding opportunities in academics and extracurricular activities

Finding opportunities in academics and extracurricular activities

WHEN BLAKE EDWARDS FIRST CAME TO UBC OKANAGAN, he was […]

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The place to be for the globally-minded

The place to be for the globally-minded

THROUGHOUT HIS TIME AT UBC OKANAGAN, Kevin Ilomin worked and volunteered […]

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Residence life and media experience sharpen Political Science student Lyndon Duncan’s academic focus
Developing skills of self-direction

Developing skills of self-direction

SPENCER DEAN HAS MANY TALENTS. The Kelowna-born musician loves jazz […]

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Do think-tanks matter? A UBC professor says ‘think again’

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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A natural fit

A natural fit

WORKING IN THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INITIATIVE OFFICE at UBC’s Okanagan […]

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Contrary disciplines provide unique lens

Contrary disciplines provide unique lens

LAUREN MARSHALL WAS HITTING THE BOOKS long before her first […]

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Philosophy prof Dan Ryder is passionate about teaching and exploring big questions in cognitive science