In the Media
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Global News Hour at 6UBC report looks at e-bike speed risks
Dr. Alex Bigazzi, a professor in civil engineering and planning in the Faculty of Applied Science, is leading research into the speed of e-bikes.
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Vancouver MagazineThe Big Real Estate Q: If We Need More Housing, Why Can't We Just Build It?
Patrick Condon, a professor at the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, shared his thoughts on why Vancouver has a housing problem.
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CBC NewsVancouver approves controversial plan to increase density, public space on Broadway
Dr. Patrick Condon, a city planner and professor of urban design, commented on housing affordability in Vancouver.
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The Globe and Mail (subscription)Imperial Metals facing 15 charges under federal Fisheries Act stemming from 2014 tailings dam spill in BC
Dr. Scott Dunbar, a professor with the department of mining engineering, commented on the damage from a tailings dam spill.
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CBC NewsTaiwanese firm halts plan to build $1B battery plant in BC with federal support
Mining engineering's Dr. Scott Dunbar commented on the shelving of a plan to build a battery plant in BC.
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Squamish ChiefWhat is up with cellphone call reception in Squamish?
ECE's Dr. David Michaelson explained the possible reasons for poor cellphone reception in Squamish.
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MINING.COMRio Tinto, Imperial College London launch Centre for Future Materials with UBC
UBC researchers are advancing projects funded by the Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials, focused on sustainable copper mining.
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CTV News VancouverRising sea levels threaten YVR with severe flooding, Senate report says
SALA's Kees Lokman weighed in on how rising sea levels could affect Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
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Vancouver SunThe 'uglification' of Metro Vancouver quickens with mass upzoning
SALA's Patrick Condon discussed mass upzoning in Metro Vancouver.
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The ConversationCanada’s housing crisis: Innovative tech must come with policy reform
CIVL's Dr. Tony Yang wrote that a multifaceted strategy is needed to fix Canada’s housing issues.