University peer support: Can non-professional interventions improve student mental health and wellbeing?

Kelowna, BC, Canada

As the needs of students evolve and the demand for services increase, universities are searching for new approaches to support students. Although peer-run community mental health programs are effective, the research to understand university peer support is lacking. This talk will explore new research from the UK exploring this non-professional intervention for student mental health and wellbeing.

Eminence Program Info Session

Kelowna, BC, Canada

Learn more about the Eminence Program and tips for developing a successful application.

Researcher Orientation

Arts and Sciences Centre (ASC) 3187 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Meet new colleagues and learn about the many research resources available through the Office of the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation.

Free

Weeks of Welcome: Connect with e@UBCO

Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Come learn more about entrepreneurship at UBCO.

Free

Weeks of Welcome: Connect with e@UBCO

Campus Administration Building (ADM) 1138 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Come learn more about e@UBCO and entrepreneurship!

Free

Weeks of Welcome: Connect with e@UBCO

University Centre (UNC) 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Come join e@UBCO to learn more about entrepreneurship!

Free

Draft Research Data Management Strategy Town Hall

Online virtual event

Learn about and provide your feedback on how the university can support researchers to respond to new Tri-Agency requirements on research data management.

Finding balance: Sensing our environment to prevent falling

Kelowna, BC, Canada

This webinar presentation will focus on 1) healthy adult aging as relates to our nervous and muscular systems to maintain standing balance control, 2) how balance is an integral component […]

Free

Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation Town Hall

University Centre (UNC) - Ballroom 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join Phil Barker, Vice-Principal and Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation for an informal and engaging afternoon.

Informed Consent Workshop for Ethics Approval

Online virtual event

This workshop will discuss how to write an informed consent form for your ethics application with a focus on making writing accessible for a non-specialist member of the public to read and understand.

10 annual Okanagan Embrace Aging

Kelowna, BC, Canada

You are cordially invited to attend... A community collaboration of the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, UBC Okanagan; Interior Savings Credit Union; and Interior Health Join us […]

Living your best atrial fibrillation life: The importance of self-care

Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Atrial fibrillation can be a complex and unpredictable chronic illness. Patients living with atrial fibrillation may feel out of control in their treatment journey, however, something in which all patients […]