School of Health and Exercise Sciences

Partnership key to fitness success for people with spinal cord injury

Partnership key to fitness success for people with spinal cord injury

New co-created research at UBC’s Okanagan campus has resulted in ground-breaking increases in physical activity and fitness for those living with spinal cord injury (SCI).

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Groundbreaking UBC project studies brain injury in women abused by partners

Groundbreaking UBC project studies brain injury in women abused by partners

The Government of Canada is providing $1 million to fund a unique research collaboration studying traumatic brain injury (TBI) in women who have experienced violence and abuse at the hands of an intimate partner.

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UBC research shows upbeat music can sweeten tough exercise

UBC research shows upbeat music can sweeten tough exercise

New research coming out of UBC’s Okanagan campus demonstrates that upbeat music can make a rigorous workout seem less tough. Even for people who are insufficiently active.

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UBCO presents leading pediatrician to discuss diabetes

UBCO presents leading pediatrician to discuss diabetes

Type 2 diabetes was once a condition that only affected adults. But today Type 2 diabetes is on the rise among children and youth globally.

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Gold medal win for UBCO student who went to great heights for his research

Gold medal win for UBCO student who went to great heights for his research

A UBC Okanagan student, who has literally climbed mountains to conduct his research, has reached the peak of his university career by winning a top academic recognition.

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UBCO Lieutenant Governor Medal winner says ‘trying harder’ made the difference

UBCO Lieutenant Governor Medal winner says ‘trying harder’ made the difference

Gabriel Dix, winner of one of the top academic awards at UBCO’s convocation this week, admits there is a slightly ironic twist to his accomplishment.

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Charting a course

Charting a course

Alexander (Sandy) Wright, a newly graduated doctor from the Southern Medical Program (SMP), has seen his share of ‘firsts’ while attending UBC.

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Convocation is a time of celebration at UBCO

Convocation is a time of celebration at UBCO

This week UBC Okanagan celebrates its students as it hosts six separate graduation ceremonies over two days. More than 1,725 students will cross the stage, earning their undergraduate degrees while 215 students will receive their master’s degree and 40 their doctorates. 

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UBC Okanagan opens new community-engaged research space

UBC Okanagan opens new community-engaged research space

Research for those living with chronic disease, physical disability and obesity is set to get a boost with the opening of two new community-focused research spaces at UBC Okanagan.

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