In the Media
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City News VancouverPermanent emergency response team promising, if done right: UBC expert
UBCO civil engineering professor Dr. Dwayne Tannant said a provincial permanent emergency response team could be useful in recovering from climate disasters.
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BC BusinessVancouver-based UVX sweeps in to fight infections in senior care homes
Recent engineering alumni Saimir Sulaj and Kunal Sethi have developed a UV light device to safely disinfect air and surfaces in their new tech startup.
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EGBC InnovationBuilding up to net zero
A group of UBC students set out to create a zero-embodied carbon building — measuring operational carbon output as well as embodied emissions during construction. The project revealed today's challenges in achieving their goal.
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Surrey Now-Leader‘I would’ve rather died than stop using’: White Rock man on battle with addiction
Nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins discussed how to best support children and youth when it comes to substance use education and intervention.
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UBC Broadcast EmailThe resilience of our UBC community during the Okanagan wildfires
A message from the Office of the President and Office of the Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
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Pulp & Paper CanadaTop 10 Under 40: Inspiring leaders and innovative changemakers of Canada's pulp and paper industry.
Chemical and Biological Engineering associate professor Heather Trajano named to Top 10 Under 40 by Pulp & Paper Canada.
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CBC North by NorthwestSupply chain preparedness during wildfire evacuation
UBCO School of Engineering professor Dr. Babak Tosarkani discussed supply chain resiliency during wildfires.
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Space.comI flew weightlessly on a parabolic flight to see incredible student science soar
Members of the UBC Rocket student engineering design team were among a group of Canadian students that took part in science experiments set up by National Research Council Canada.
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Business in VancouverAI adoption may expose businesses to cybersecurity risks
Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Karthik Pattabiraman said there’s possibility for attacks in AI-based systems, even more than classic software systems.
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IFL ScienceA big population crash is "inevitable" and it could get messy, scientist predicts
A study by school of community and regional planning professor emeritus Dr. William Rees claimed that humanity is using up Earth’s resources at an unsustainable rate which could result in civilization collapse.