In the Media
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The Globe and MailGentle density on single-family lots helps first-time buyers get into Vancouver’s housing market
Patrick Condon, a professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture in UBC’s faculty of applied science, was mentioned about his advocacy for gentle density with a permanently affordable component.
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CNBC
Why Bill Gates invested in this tiny start-up that helps turn lithium into batteries
CNBC highlighted Mangrove, a new company formed by UBC engineering professor Dr. David Wilkinson and members of his research group at the Clean Energy Research Centre. The start-up is working to retrieve as much as 90 per cent of the lithium contained in raw mined material or brine.
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Yahoo
COVID-19 discovery: Researcher in Canada invents coating that can kill virus on a mask, prevents transmission
Dr. Seyyedarash Haddadi, a postdoctoral research fellow at UBCO’s school of engineering, has invented a coating that can be applied to face masks to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
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CBC
UBC team creates stretchy, washable battery — and new possibilities for wearable tech
UBC researchers have created a battery that is both flexible and washable. Dr. Ngoc Tan Nguyen, a postdoctoral fellow at UBC’s faculty of applied science, and Dr. John Madden, director of UBC’s Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Lab, were quoted.
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Business in Vancouver
Build B.C.’s supply chain back better, analysts advise
Dr. Nemy Banthia, a civil engineering professor at UBC’s faculty of applied science, says regardless of who is taking the brunt of the current supply-chain disruptions, the key now will be to build back to a much higher standard.
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BNN Bloomberg
What it will take to rebuild B.C. infrastructure amid flood damages
Dr. Nemy Banthia, a civil engineering professor at UBC's faculty of science, says repair and rebuild of damaged infrastructure from climate events will require a rethink of construction practices, including the use of carbon-neutral materials and embedded sensors.
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New Atlas
Laundry-friendly battery can be put through the wash
UBC researchers have created a battery that is both flexible and washable. Dr. Ngoc Tan Nguyen, a postdoctoral fellow at UBC’s faculty of applied science, and Dr. John Madden, director of UBC’s Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Lab, were quoted.
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Vancouver Sun
COVID-19: Attendees at B.C. College of Chiropractors AGM vote to oppose mandatory vaccination
UBC nursing professor Dr. Bernie Garrett commented on the passing of the motion that opposed mandatory vaccination for B.C. chiropractors.
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Vancouver Sun
Building higher dikes may be a losing battle, experts warn
Kees Lokman, a professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture at UBC’s faculty of applied science, gave comments about the need for holistic flood planning.
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CityNews
UBC Professor calling for 'disability inclusive' public policy for future climate disasters
UBC nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch called for those living with disabilities to be at the table when climate-related policies are drawn up, along with the medical professionals who care for them.