In the Media
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The Globe and MailBC drug developers get boost with government funding for new manufacturing facility
SBME Assistant Professor Dr. Anna Blakney co-leads the project AVENGER, an end-to-end drug development platform for RNA vaccines, based at UBC. The AVENGER team will create a library of vaccine formulations that can be custom designed and rapidly deployed against pandemic pathogens and other diseases.
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Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter InstituteBlusson QMI receives $3.2M to boost tech development and partnerships
ECE Assistant Professor Dr. Joseph Salfi is Lead Investigator of UBC Blusson QMI, which has been awarded $3.2 million to ramp up partnerships with tech companies. Utilizing its Advanced Nanofabrication Facility (ANF), quantum device measurement laboratory, and computational facilities, the project has a total value of $8.2 million.
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Study InternationalThe best architecture design studios for international students
UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture listed as one of the best options for international students.
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The ProvinceFeds lean on BC to produce more critical minerals
Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering Professor Dr. John Steen said UBC is graduating world-class experts in mineral processing as demand for minerals grows.
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Pulp and Paper CanadaEngineering professor Dr. Mark Martinez receives two TAPPI awards
Chemical and biological engineering professor recognized for outstanding contributions to pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and converting industries.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.