Media Coverage
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CityNewsUBC robot competition crowns winner ‘Randy’
Family and friends of competitors gathered at UBC to see which autonomous robot would be crowned champion in an annual competition among engineering physics students.
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UBC Research + Innovation10 projects led by UBC Applied Science researchers awarded $1.08M in federal funding
A total of 121 projects led by UBC researchers were awarded $16.6 million through SSHRC Partnership Development, Insight, and Insight Development Grants programs.
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CBCOttawa announces investment of up to $400M in Teck critical minerals smelter in Trail, B.C.
UBC Mining Professor John Steen chimes in on the $400 million federal-backed financing that could double production of key strategic metals used in defence, semiconductors and clean energy technologies.
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Canadian Mining JournalWheaton donation backs new mining education centre at Britannia Mine Museum
Wheaton’s contribution will support a new collaboration between the Britannia Mine Museum and the UBC Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, providing mining students with on-site classroom space for field-based learning.
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Vancity LookoutAI data centres are coming to Vancouver. Here's what experts want you to know
UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering professor Mohammad Shahrad sheds light on the nuances of the construction of two large AI data centres in Vancouver on the horizon.
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techcouverOne World Lithium Taps UBC Team to Advance Local Cleantech Innovation
One World Lithium is collaborating with UBC Mechanical Engineering's Alex Tavasoli to accelerate research and development of the firm’s single-step Direct Lithium Carbonation Extraction Technology.
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CIM MagazineThe sustainable curriculum
Tonia Welch, assistant professor and associate head of the undergraduate program at UBC’s Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering speaks on how UBC is teaching future miners to keep sustainability in mind.
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CIM MagazineUpskilling without borders
UBC's Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals and Mining (BRIMM) microcredential programs are helping mining professionals around the world to build critical sustainability and leadership skills.
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CIM MagazineUBC mining students three-peat at 2026 Canadian Mining Games
The UBC Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering team faced off against nine other universities across 27 events to once again bring home first place at this year’s games.
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Business in VancouverMissing out on local data centres could cost B.C., industry leaders warn
UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering Mohammad Shahrad speaks on the need for secure, homegrown digital infrastructure in BC as geopolitical risk rises.