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AI is here to stay, let students embrace the technology
Putting community, students and research on the same track

Putting community, students and research on the same track

UBC Okanagan research with first-time marathoner Mike Shaw explores new insights into spinal cord injury recovery and performance.

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New technology may lead to improved health and weight management
New toolkit is helping create dementia-inclusive communities in BC

New toolkit is helping create dementia-inclusive communities in BC

UBC Okanagan research is for communities hoping to create compassionate, dementia-inclusive spaces for meaningful connections

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Local collaboration aims to address brain injuries in marginalized communities
UBCO celebrates Embrace Aging Month

UBCO celebrates Embrace Aging Month

Local seniors can participate in dozens of interactive, educational activities

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Staff Feature: Carolyn Veeder

Carolyn Veeder is an avid artist, crafting adorable stuffies and painting lush landscapes and imaginative scenes. About Name Carolyn Veeder Role Research Finance Assistant Time in Role 2 years Hometown Across Canada (Carolyn’s father served in the Canadian Armed Forces) “I find my work extremely satisfying, doing my small part to help support the tremendous […]

Embedding EDID into BHES curricula

As we enjoy the seasonal changes this winter, we are reminded of the beauty of crisp mornings and winter activities. From an instructor’s viewpoint, this offers us an opportunity to reflect back on what we have taught thus far this year, and on what our students are learning from us. In this newsletter, we aim […]

Alumni Builder Award Recipient Guided by ‘Wise Mind’ Decisions

Alumni Builder Award Recipient Guided by ‘Wise Mind’ Decisions

“Creating a safe space for Indigenous youth to be unapologetically themselves, traditional, loud, quiet, victorious and defeated, is all central to my outlook on sport and reconciliation.” Skylar Bown (BHK’20, MPT’22) is a 2024-25 Alumni Builder Award recipient. The co-founder and co-operator of Remote Rehab, she is a compassionate and dedicated physiotherapist committed to delivering accessible […]

FHSD Three Minute Thesis

FHSD Three-Minute Thesis: Calling on Thesis-Based Graduate Students We are pleased to invite you to participate in the FHSD Three-Minute Thesis Heat and Reception competition on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the UNC Ballroom. The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a global academic competition. Research-based master’s and doctoral students present on their thesis in 180 […]