In the Media
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BC BusinessBC researchers are turning oil sands waste into carbon fibres
Producing large quantities of the usable green carbon fibres could prove challenging, says Material Engineering's Dr. Yasmine Abdin
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Business in VancouverAI-powered robotics are building smarter structures in B.C.'s backyard
UBC researchers devising faster, less costly construction methods to build more homes
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Global NewsUBC Okanagan plans to create widespread use of hydrogen as fuel
Dr. Will Hughes, Director of the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering, and associate professor Dr. Joshua Brinkerhoff describe the ambition of a cutting-edge hydrogen research lab.
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CBCCanadian schools need new approach to address student substance use, says new report
Dr. Emily Jenkins, an associate professor in the School of Nursing, led a study that found more Canadian school principals are dealing with more substance use among students, and are calling for better supports.
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CTVNewsB.C. earthquake highlights Vancouver’s vulnerability should the ‘Big One’ arrive
Dr. Perry Adebar, a professor of structural engineering, discussed the challenges of preparing for a large-scale seismic disaster in B.C.'s densely populated South Coast.
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Vancouver Sun10-second wake-up call: Earthquake sparks urgent inspections of B.C. infrastructure
Dr. Tony Yang, a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, spoke about the region’s susceptibility to earthquakes following a quake in Sechelt felt throughout the Lower Mainland.
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The ConversationNet-zero homes are touted as a solution for climate change, but they remain out of reach for most
Dr. Tony Yang, a professor of structural engineering, and Ehsan Noroozinejad Farsangi, a visiting senior researcher, wrote about the difficulties for most Canadians in building net-zero homes.
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SiteNewsUBC researchers team up with builders to expand circular economy
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering experts are joining forces with Axiom Builders and VEMA Deconstruction to maximize material recovery and reuse in construction.
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The Globe and MailVancouver welcomes first tri-mix development
Dr. Maged Senbel, Associate Professor at the School of Community and Regional Planning, spoke about the benefits of flexible living and working environments.
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The NarwhalOpinion: More pipelines won’t make Canada more secure. Renewable energy will
Dr. Holly Caggiano, an assistant professor in the School of Community and Regional Planning, argues that Canada has an opportunity to take bold climate action in the face of tariff threats.