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UBC prof suggests species at risk in Canada are not fully protected

UBC prof suggests species at risk in Canada are not fully protected

A new study from UBC’s Okanagan campus has found that in many cases, Canada isn’t following federal legislation requiring the protection of threatened or endangered species and could be placing them further at risk of extinction.

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Sculptures enhance permanent legacy of former UBC student

Sculptures enhance permanent legacy of former UBC student

Two bronze deer now grace the grounds of UBC’s Okanagan campus, a gift that will forever stand as a legacy to former undergraduate student River Sidley.

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UBC mathematician wins Governor General’s gold medal

UBC mathematician wins Governor General’s gold medal

A math whiz, who moved with her family more than 10,000 kilometers to continue her education, is UBC’s recipient of the gold 2017 Governor General Academic Medal—one of Canada’s most prestigious academic awards.

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Student juggles search and rescue role while scoring top grades

Student juggles search and rescue role while scoring top grades

Saving lives and acing school just an ordinary day for this student

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A carefully calculated path

A carefully calculated path

TASNUVA HAQUE WRITES ALGORITHMS, all day, sometimes at night and […]

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Ensuring engineered ecosystems are functional and lasting

Ensuring engineered ecosystems are functional and lasting

LAEL PARROTT IS AN EXPERT at striking a balance. A Professor of […]

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Ancient genetic markers in sockeye salmon can help manage healthier fish stocks

Ancient genetic markers in sockeye salmon can help manage healthier fish stocks

A recent study from UBC’s Okanagan campus identifies new genetic markers in sockeye salmon that can help improve management of fish populations.

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Classical music by Octagon ensemble to fill UBC Okanagan’s Ballroom

Classical music by Octagon ensemble to fill UBC Okanagan’s Ballroom

Eight eminent artists perform works by Beethoven and Schubert at free event.

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Ian Parker will play the classics and answer your questions

Ian Parker will play the classics and answer your questions

Vancouver-born pianist provides an interactive Q and A session at Kelowna events.

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Alan Rinehart kicks off this season’s Minds and Music concert series

Alan Rinehart kicks off this season’s Minds and Music concert series

Concert and discussion will feature early Spanish guitar music

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