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UBC Office of Research Prizes and AwardsFour UBC Engineering experts among 2025 Faculty Research Award recipients
Anas Chaaban and Mahmudur Fatmi of the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering, Xiaoxiao Li of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Carl de Boer of the School of Biomedical Engineering were recognized for their research excellence and scholarly achievements.
UBC Applied Science
B.C.’s switch to permanent DST adds to the ‘perfect storm’ for poorer adolescent sleep and mental health
The British Columbia government recently announced the province will adopt permanent daylight saving time (DST). It framed the decision as a way to improve health, reduce disruptions, simplify scheduling and provide more evening daylight.
March 9, 2026
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When the world is built for men
UBC Mechanical Engineering Professor Dr. Agnes D'Entremont comments on how safety testing equipment designed for the average man can leave women at risk.
UBC Applied Science
Canadian drinking water at risk long after wildfires, UBC study warns
A UBC-led global review finds that wildfire-related pollution can threaten drinking water for years after flames are extinguished, highlighting long-term risks for Canadian communities and the need for coordinated monitoring and preparedness.
March 4, 2026
Recent News
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UBC Applied Science‘I knew it!’—Why misinformation feels so good to share, and what to do about it
March 10, 2026
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UBC Applied ScienceVancouver built up fast — but now its older towers face an earthquake reckoning
February 26, 2026
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UBC Applied ScienceUBC Engineering projects receive $15.8 million investment from PacifiCan for dual-use research
February 24, 2026
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