Okanagan Institute for Biodiversity, Resilience, and Ecosystem Services (BRAES)
The Okanagan Institute for Biodiversity, Resilience, and Ecosystem Services (BRAES) is a multi-disciplinary group of over 25 faculty members and their graduate students working in ecology, biodiversity and conservation, and environmental sustainability on UBC’s Okanagan Campus.
braes.ok.ubc.ca / braes.okanagan@ubc.ca
Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship (CIIC)
Informed by the principle of disability justice, the Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship (CIIC) undertakes research and community engagement initiatives to inform policy and practice to promote full inclusion and citizenship of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, inspire and support social change by creating a passion for and commitment to inclusion. We work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, families, community, government and the private sector to promote social justice, equality and wellbeing of all citizens. Our work is guided by and supports the full implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. cic.ubc@ubc.ca / 604–822–5872 / ciic@ubc.ca
Institute for Community Engaged Research (ICER)
The Institute for Community Engaged Research (ICER) supports socially engaged research with communities internationally, nationally, and in the Okanagan Valley. Sharing a commitment to research that supports diversity, equity, and social justice, the Institute facilitates the participation of community members, organizations, students, and academics as co-researchers.
icer.ok.ubc.ca / 250.807.9667
Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention (IHLCDP)
The Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention (IHLCDP) is an innovative and collaborative research centre that creates and uses new knowledge to enhance healthy living and chronic disease prevention through the development of interdisciplinary and community-based collaborations.
ihlcdp.ok.ubc.ca / 250.807.8072
Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI)
The MMRI is a multi-disciplinary, multi-campus research hub that fosters collaboration between local, national and international R&D sectors. Its members come from diverse fields, including engineering, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, management, health and medical sciences. Research clusters supported by the MMRI engage in innovative core and applied research in emerging areas of materials and manufacturing at macro, micro and nano-scales. mmri.ubc.ca / 250.807.9652