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08.11.2021 / 01:41

UBC Okanagan develops alternative COVID-19 testing for third-world countries

COVID-19, but that is not the case in other countries.UBC Okanagan researchers say rapid tests can be limited and very expensive in third-world countries, which is why they are using artificial intelligence to find another method to test for the virus. Pricey COVID-19 test awaits travellers as lanes open Monday at Canada-U.S.

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Coronavirus: Okanagan post-secondary students optimistic about returning to campus

B.C. reports 531 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death First year UBC Okanagan student Tehya Morgan-Smith is among those happy to hear students may be headed back to campus.

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UBC Okanagan students celebrate Black History Month with online events

COMMENTARY: How brands move past performative BHM activism to meaningful cultural exchange “We wanted to move from that perspective and focus on a different one that isn’t as touched on or as glorified, and that’s Black joy, Black business and Black luxury.”This year’s events celebrate Black heritage and lineage, Black expression, virtual workshops, performances, guest speakers, Black artists and more. Events culminate with a virtual potluck on Feb 26. Black History Month: The untold story of ‘Auntie’ Annie Saunders in southern Alberta “We wanted to do as much as possible to bring everyone together and talk to each other and be amazed by each other,” said Udochi.

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Coronavirus: Okanagan post-secondary students navigating online learning

As the last semester of 2020 comes to an end, for many post-secondary students it’s the end of a unique semester centered around online learning.“Personally, it’s a lot tougher than in-person class,” said Alex Sol, a UBC Okanagan engineering student.“The interactions, the face-to-face with teachers and classmates that you don’t get makes it definitely much harder.” Canadian universities could lose millions, possibly billions due to coronavirus: StatCan Another Okanagan post-secondary student, Shayla Carson, just recently wrote a paper on how COVID-19 is impacting students.“Honestly, the kind of consensus (I’ve heard) across everybody, is that it’s generally harder,” said Carson.“Their anxiety seems to be a lot higher.”Carson said students

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Kelowna Motionball Marathon of Sport raises $60,000 for Special Olympics

UBC Okanagan students join Special Olympians for Motionball fundraiser In Kelowna so far this year participants have raised almost $60,000, an amount that was celebrated at numerous viewing parties when the virtual opening ceremonies were held.Special Olympian Connor Kiester and his mother, Tina Kiester, tuned into the opening ceremony from home.“He has learned a lot just getting out and being more social,” said Tina Kiester.

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Lake Country woman shares tips on distance learning

A+ Academics at Home.“I think that if it can be approached with a calmer, more positive mindset and I think having a simple resource can help with that.” Stay active, be kind among at-home learning tips from UBC Okanagan professors during COVID-19 pandemic The author of the new book A+ Academics at Home embraced distance learning from grade six and through university.

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UBC Okanagan researcher says Canadians too dependent on imported foods

A UBC Okanagan researcher is saying Canada’s food supply isn’t as secure as Canadians would like to think it is.“Climate change is a big (reason). As we look at different weather patterns that affect food production, it’s very disconcerting,” said Joanna Taylor, a UBC Okanagan postdoctoral researcher on the social sciences and humanities research council.Taylor studies the obstacles and challenges the agriculture industry and Canadian producers face.

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Coronavirus: UBC Okanagan teams up with Kelowna-based company for air-filtration machine

Medical facilities around the world are learning to adapt to a new norm with the coronavirus pandemic.One newfound difficulty is controlling air particles that are created by pressure, such as teeth cleaning at the dentist.These air particles, also known as aerosols, are a major concern for medical facilities as they could spread COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Okanagan father surprises daughter with online graduation ceremony

COVID-19 wasn’t going to stop one Kelowna family from watching their UBC Okanagan graduate throwing her hat in the air to celebrate her accomplishments.

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Coronavirus: Okanagan father makes sure daughters’ graduation doesn’t go unnoticed

COVID-19 wasn’t going to stop one Kelowna family from watching their UBC Okanagan graduate throwing her hat in the air to celebrate her accomplishments.

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Stay active, be kind among at-home learning tips from UBC Okanagan professors during COVID-19 pandemic

With no return to school in sight because of COVID-19, the burden of education is falling on some B.C. parents.

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