In the Media
-
MIT Technology ReviewHow cuddly robots could change dementia care
School of Nursing's Dr. Lillian Hung comments on research using AI robots to help individuals with Dementia.
-
UBC School of Biomedical EngineeringUBC team receives $1.65M to train a new generation of immunoengineers
School of Biomedical Engineering's Dr. Peter Zandstra leads an interdisciplinary team that has received $1.65 million in federal funding to train a new generation of immunoengineers.
-
The Peggy Smedley ShowUBC Civil Engineering's Dr. Tony Yang interviewed on structural engineering
Dr. Yang shares a little bit about himself and his research to ensure infrastructure can be built faster, have higher performance, and is more environmentally friendly.
-
CastanetUBC Okanagan engineering students show off wildfire prevention ideas
On April 12, an engineering showcase at UBC Okanagan featured innovative projects designed to tackle the pressing threat of climate change.
-
Community EngagementThree APSC-led community-university projects supported by UBC 2023-24 CUES Fund
Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch and Dr. Victoria (Vicky) Bungay from the School of Nursing, and Dr. Ryan Ziels from Civil Engineering are among the faculty partners who've been awarded over $700,000 through the 2023-24 Community-University Engagement Support Fund.
-
CTV NewsUBC to add 778 technology seats with $23M from province
UBC Engineering is adding 338 new domestic seats across the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. This will increase opportunities for Canadian students, and increase the number of engineers available to work on the grand, twin challenges of climate change and human inequity.
-
Daily HiveBC’s universities in a new global ranking
UBC Engineering ranked among the top 25 universities in the world for engineering and technology in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.
-
The Naked ScientistsThe microbiome of mining
Professor Dr. John Steen (Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering; Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals and Mining) commented on the relationship between microbes and metals.
-
UBC Research + InnovationProvincial investment through BCKDF supports UBC research infrastructure
Through the latest BC Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF) funding, the Government of BC is providing approximately $52.3 million to support infrastructure for 25 research projects at five post-secondary institutions, including UBC projects led by Dr. Yusuf Altintas, Dr. Ben Britton and Dr. Will Hughes.
-
T-NetForesight Canada announces winners in 2024 BC Cleantech Awards
Foresight Canada awarded training institution of the year to the MEL CEEN Program at the University of British Columbia, and educator of the year to Vikramaditya Yadav, Director, MEL Program in Sustainable Process Engineering.