UBC round-table debates: how should societies deal with traumatic history?
When societies experience significant historic trauma, in the form of mass repression or violence, how do they deal with its legacy?
The post UBC round-table debates: how should societies deal with traumatic history? appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.
International student Zifang Jiang finds life lessons in the classroom
ZIFANG JIANG chose UBC’s Okanagan campus as an opportunity to experience […]
The post International student Zifang Jiang finds life lessons in the classroom appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.
UBC researchers create definitive method to detect wildfire tainted wine grapes
Wine producers and grape growers have a new, powerful tool at their disposal to help manage the impact of grapes exposed to smoke from forest fires.
The post UBC researchers create definitive method to detect wildfire tainted wine grapes appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.
New study suggests psychedelic drugs may reduce criminal behaviour
Newly published research suggests that common psychedelic drugs—such as magic mushrooms, LSD and mescaline—may reduce criminal offences.
The post New study suggests psychedelic drugs may reduce criminal behaviour appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.
Don’t dispense with cannabis dispensaries, caution UBC researchers
UBC researchers are cautioning policy makers not to alter a cannabis distribution system that – while not legal yet—works well.
The post Don’t dispense with cannabis dispensaries, caution UBC researchers appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.
UBC and TRU team up to explore useful bio-products found in cannabis
Researchers at UBC Okanagan and Thompson Rivers University have teamed up with an industry partner to investigate the many useful products that can be made from cannabis.
The post UBC and TRU team up to explore useful bio-products found in cannabis appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.
UBC experts commit to mental health research
October 1 to 7 is Mental Illness Awareness Week across Canada.
The post UBC experts commit to mental health research appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.
Purple plant is on the defensive
While lavender has long been known for its strong scent and soothing oils, a UBC researcher is exploring the plant’s ability to create natural pesticides.
The post Purple plant is on the defensive appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.
From head of the class to head of the boardroom, do grades really matter?
As grade-schoolers concentrate on the three Rs, many university students are already planning their future careers. Many believe top grades are the key to landing successful jobs, but does this always hold true?
The post From head of the class to head of the boardroom, do grades really matter? appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.
UBC research discovers a chemical-free way to keep apples fresher longer
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but the mold on it could make you sick.
The post UBC research discovers a chemical-free way to keep apples fresher longer appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.