UBC scientists unveil world’s first molecular-level analysis of Omicron variant spike protein
UBC researchers are the first in the world to conduct a molecular-level structural analysis of the Omicron variant spike protein, and findings show strong antibody evasion and binding with human cells that contribute to increased transmissibility—and that vaccination remains the best defense. The analysis—done at near atomic resolution using a cryo-electron microscope—reveals how the heavily […]
Aircraft can get higher and greener from doped fuels
A team of researchers at UBC Okanagan are working on an exciting project that aims to develop cleaner jet fuel making use of graphene nano-materials. The research involves examining the combustion characteristics of microscopic graphene oxide inside fuel. The researchers were able to evaluate the doped fuel’s combustion rate using ultrafast and enhanced cameras as well […]
UBC Library launches Open Publishing Program
The UBC Library has lately added a number of additional services to its newest portfolio, the Open Publishing Program. Assessment of Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), ORCID ID integration, and digital preservation services are among these services, which are meant to make it easier for UBC academics, students, and staff to publish scholarly journals on digital […]
Meet Peek-a-Moo, a Data Visualization Tool for Dairy Cattle
The Dairy Education and Research Centre (DERC) at the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems has developed an exciting data visualization tool which enables researchers to analyze comprehensive data on cattle herds. The tool, named ‘Peek-a-Moo’ can show statistical data on an individual cow’s eating and sleeping patterns and even their interactions with other […]
Clearing the Air
A team of researchers from the Airborne Disease Transmission (ADT) Cluster of Research Excellence at UBC Okanagan are investigating the role of airflow, droplets and aerosols in the transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The research involves carrying out various experiments in simulated real-world scenarios, such as classrooms, hospital rooms and dentist offices in […]
Help shape the culture and community of scholarly integrity at UBC
The Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies have launched a new Canvas course to support researchers and scholars in the responsible conduct of research, also known as scholarly integrity. The Canvas course invites members of the UBC research community and beyond to learn about and reflect upon the […]
OER Fund(ed): Bringing culture and community to online language learning
The UBC Himalaya Program has launched its newest Open Educational Resources (OER) courses on the Nepali and Tibetan language, titled ‘Introduction to the Nepali Language’ and ‘Introduction to the Tibetan Language’. Instructors Binod Shrestha and Sonam Chusang have designed the introductory courses with assistance from the OER Fund in form of a Rapid Innovation Grant, […]
Back to Basics
Student researchers at UBC Okanagan are working to improve sustainable practices in the local fashion industry while also fostering community and collaboration. Ariele Parker, master’s student at the UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies program, under supervision from Dr. Eric Li, Associate Professor, Faculty of Management, collaborated with Okanagan based fashion brand, Okanagan Lifestyle Apparel (OKGN) on […]
Faculty invited to apply for Open Educational Resources (OER) Fund Implementation Grants
About the OER fund The Open Educational Resources (OER) Fund supports open education at UBC Vancouver through two grant streams: UBCV faculty are invited to submit proposals for an OER Implementation Grant, which funds up to $25,000 for those who wish to incorporate open educational resources as the primary materials in their UBCV credit courses. The deadline for proposals is Thursday, November 25, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. […]
UBC Climate Change Research Symposium
The UBC Climate Change Research Symposium on October 13 & 14 will bring together, virtually, climate researchers from multiple faculties on our Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. While UBC is a recognized leader in climate change research, there is limited connectivity between the clusters of relevant research activity across the many faculties on our campuses. This symposium, featuring panel […]