In June 2022, the University of British Columbia Okanagan became the 8th Canadian university to join the Age Friendly University global network.
Aging In Place has been awarded a New Frontiers in Research Fund Exploration grant to develop virtual reality technology for older adult health and wellbeing.
Aging In Place lead, Dr. Jakobi, has been appointed the NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering for the BC/Yukon region.
Cluster faculty member Brian Dalton was recently featured on Global News BC The Morning Show to discuss his research on balance and aging.
Dr. Jakobi shares about the AFU initiative at UBCO on CBC Radio BC Today with Michelle Eliot during a segment on UBC’s oldest graduate.
Thirty-six guests, the oldest aged 96 years, came out to cheer on the Men’s Heat to a huge win