Restoring nature’s broken links to help wildlife
UBC Okanagan Researcher of the Year Dr. Adam Ford sees his research directly impact animals in the field.
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Grasslands key to burrowing owl expansion amid climate change, UBC Okanagan study finds
As the iconic species moves north to adapt, it needs suitable habitat
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Advanced wildfire research could save billions, protect vital power supply
UBCO researchers join international team to improve fire prediction modelling, especially for western North American power grid
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UBCO researcher examines how wildfires can transform rivers
About half of the Bonaparte River’s watershed was affected by fire in 2017
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Learning to live with wildfire
UBC Okanagan researchers take an interdisciplinary approach to wildfire management.
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UBC experts on wildfires and associated issues
Topics range from wildfire preparedness, mapping and recovery
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UBC Okanagan experts ready to talk about floods, wildfires
Professors talk about safety, packing for an evacuation and when to be concerned
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UBCO sustainability researchers share tips for keeping parks pristine this Labour Day long weekend
The last long weekend of the summer is approaching and many will seek refuge in nature. However, this doesn’t bring comfort to all. Conservationists and border communities on provincial and national parks are concerned about increased visits and cavalier attitudes toward protected spaces.
Tŝilhqot’in Nation and UBC sign Memorandum of Understanding and Indigenous Knowledge Protocol Agreement
On August 11, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and an Indigenous Knowledge Protocol Agreement (IK Protocol) were signed by the Tŝilhqot’in Nation and the University of British Columbia. These agreements were led by Chief Russell Myers Ross, Vice Chair of the Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) and Prof. Helen Burt, Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation at UBC.
Community leadership, academic excellence and unwavering determination lead to prestigious Pushor Mitchell recognition
Teagan MacDougall reminds herself of one thing when the going gets tough—how worthwhile this will all be when she’s able to help sick children as a pediatrician.
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