In the Media
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Daily CourierSchool of Engineering graduates remember the COVID years
SOE graduate Liam Krebbers comments on his high-school graduation during COVID-19 compared to his recent graduation from UBCO.
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UBC Research + InnovationUBC Applied Science-led research receives over $2 million in funding from NFRF
Researchers from UBC Engineering, SALA and SCARP are leading interdisciplinary teams tackling climate change mitigation and community solutions.
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The Globe and Mail (subscription)Could Canada’s underused public land be the key to solving the housing crisis?
SCARP Associate Professor Dr. James Connolly provides further analysis on the use of public lands for housing.
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Kelowna Capital NewsOkanagan university students build autobot to sniff out ‘zombie’ fires
UBCO School of Engineering students have created an autobot that can detect underground wildfires that can smoulder unnoticed for months.
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UBC News$140 million for UBC-led research hub to accelerate drug development and biomanufacturing
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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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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CBCHow scams can negatively affect your health
Nursing professor Dr. Bernie Garrett discussed how to identify and avoid health scams.
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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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Education News CanadaNew members appointed to BC Climate Solutions Council
School of Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Mahmudur Fatmi will support the Province's work to transition to a clean economy with good, sustainable jobs for British Columbians.