In the Media
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The Star‘Randomness and chaos’: The invisible, unpredictable forces behind fatal rockfall
Davide Elmo, a mining engineering professor at the University of British Columbia shares his thoughts on the deadly rockslide in Banff National Park, and the overall unpredictable nature of natural disasters.
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UBC School of Biomedical EngineeringNine SBME Research Projects Receive Major Funding from the Stem Cell Network
9 research projects led by investigators from the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) have been awarded funding from the Stem Cell Network (SCN) to advance cutting-edge research in stem cell and regenerative medicine.
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Quantum ZeitgeistQuantum Simulation Maps Lattice Gauge Theory To Scalable Digital Circuits
UBC Engineering Assistant Professor Olivia Di Matteo and her team have found a more efficient way to run complex physics simulations on quantum computers by using qutrits—quantum systems with three states—instead of regular two-state qubits, helping pave the way for better quantum hardware in the future.
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Edmonton JournalCentral Edmonton pegged as having some of the highest rates of premature deaths in men: report
Dr. John Oliffe, a professor at the University of British Columbia and co-author of the report, says social determinants of health are key drivers behind the higher rates of premature death among men in Canada, particularly in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.
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CIM MagazineBeyond blaming red tape
UBC professor Davide Elmo argues that the mining industry needs a fundamental transformation in order to streamline the permitting process and meet today’s environmental and societal expectations.
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Capital CurrentUBC innovators unveil novel wood leather soccer ball at Expo 2025
UBC’s Bioproducts Institute unveil a first-of-its-kind wood leather ball at EXPO 2025 in Osaka Japan. This ball is a symbol of innovation, culture, design, science, and sport aligned with Vancouver hosting the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
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CBC RadioPotholes are costing Canadians billions. But there are some solutions
UBC Civil Engineering Professor Nemy Banthia explains the freeze-thaw cycles that create potholes under traffic, costing municipalities millions that ultimately burden taxpayers and drivers.
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The Cool DownResearchers make 'remarkable' discovery of effective alternative to electric car rebates: 'We recommend more places consider [it]'
UBC Civil Engineering Professor Alex Bigazzi conducts a new study that reveals how e-bike rebates are a cost-effective way to reduce pollution.
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SalonBe proud — science says it's healthy
UBC Nursing Professor Elizabeth Saewyc discusses how shame, discrimination and stigma contribute to adverse health outcomes, and how pride could be the antidote.
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STOREYS"An extraordinary power grab": BC pushes ahead with bills 15 & 13
Erick Villagomez, Part-Time Lecturer at UBC SCARP critiques the newest legislation on local planning and zoning bylaws in Britsh Columbia.