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Indigeneity in Research
November 21, 2023
Dive into Indigenous culture, sciences, and community engagement for your research! Join us for enlightening talks by two exceptional speakers..
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BPI Connect 2023
December 8, 2023
This signature event will showcase the latest scientific and technical advances that BPI researchers have accomplished in the field of bio-based...
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Paper-Making Workshop
December 15, 2023
Craft your own unique greeting cards this season while uncovering the art and science of traditional paper-making and the latest in bio-based materials to..
Latest News
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November 1, 2023Global News Features BPI's BioCap Filter
Crafted from tannins and wood dust, BPI's all-natural filter removes over 95% of microplastics from water. From daily home use to industrial water treatment..
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October 25, 2023Dr. Joice Kaschuk Appointed Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research
Dr.Joice Kaschuk, one of the first BorealAlliance exchange scholars, has been appointed as an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research...
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October 12, 2023Dr. Yuhang Ye Received the 2023 First-Place PhD Award from IAWS
A big shoutout to Dr. Yuhang Ye for receiving the first place PhD award from the International Academy of Wood Science IAWS! His pioneering work during his..
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Land Acknowledgement
UBC Vancouver is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations.
UBC Okanagan is situated on traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation. The land has always been a place of learning for the Coast Salish and Syilx peoples, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next.