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UBCO researcher uses computer modelling to predict reef health

UBCO researcher uses computer modelling to predict reef health

A UBC Okanagan researcher has developed a way to predict the future health of the planet’s coral reefs.

Grizzlies change habits to coexist with people—but is it enough?

Grizzlies change habits to coexist with people—but is it enough?

Researchers have determined that bear populations near people need two things to survive—adaptive behaviour to become nocturnal and immigrant bears moving into their region.

UBC presents journalist Wab Kinew as next distinguished speaker

UBC presents journalist Wab Kinew as next distinguished speaker

Time with his dying father leads to new book, and profound new quality of life.

UBC presents Jay Ingram for a second night

UBC presents Jay Ingram for a second night

High demand in community for Alzheimer’s speaker.

Award-winning Jay Ingram speaks about the science of Alzheimer’s

Award-winning Jay Ingram speaks about the science of Alzheimer’s

UBC Okanagan’s Distinguished Speaker Series tackles mystery of the tragic illness.

Photographer Edward Burtynsky presents Landscape of Human Systems

Photographer Edward Burtynsky presents Landscape of Human Systems

Award-winning artist is UBC Okanagan’s next distinguished speaker.

Primatologist tells of the heart, soul, and struggle of the orangutan

Primatologist tells of the heart, soul, and struggle of the orangutan

Scientist Birutė Galdikas inspired by four decades spent in the jungle.

UBC Distinguished Speaker Series features primatologist Birutė Galdikas

UBC Distinguished Speaker Series features primatologist Birutė Galdikas

Hear personal stories from scientist’s four decades in the jungle with orangutans.

Exploits on the final frontier fascinating, Chris Hadfield tells audience

Exploits on the final frontier fascinating, Chris Hadfield tells audience

Canada’s most famous astronaut recounts times in space and on earth.

Tickets available for Chris Hadfield simulcast at UBC

In response to overwhelming demand for the UBC Distinguished Speaker Series talk with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield this Monday, the university has opened a lecture theatre to simulcast the live event.