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UBC Applied ScienceOver $12 million in federal funding awarded to UBC Applied Science researchers
53 Applied Science-led projects received funds from the NSERC Discovery Research Program, which supports transformative projects that creatively address complex problems across disciplines
Ottawa 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.
Wheaton 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.
New study finds clear-cut logging can dramatically increase flood risk
UBC led research finds that in mountainous environments, human activity that changes landscapes can hasten snowmelt, leading to larger floods.
Recent News
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UBC Applied ScienceBillions of doses later: Global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe, effective and full of promise
June 30, 2026
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UBC Applied ScienceNew national guidance targets substance-use prevention and response in Canadian schools
June 24, 2026
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