News + events
Recent news
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New book helps readers spot online health scams
July 28, 2021
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Upcoming events
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Nov 06
2021 UBC Engineering + SALA Open House
Visit https://engineering.ubc.ca/open-house for more information
In the media
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Transport Canada has just brought in new rules to help prevent trains from causing fires
CBC DAYBREAK SOUTH | Jul 13, 2021
UBCO engineering professor Dr. Gord Lovegrove discussed Transport Canada's new rules to help prevent trains from causing fires.
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How to cool your home or building to better handle hotter temperatures
CBC | Jul 13, 2021
Dr. Adam Rysanek, a UBC professor of environmental systems at the school of architecture and landscape architecture, was quoted about radiant cooling. Patrick Condon, a professor at UBC's school of architecture and landscape architecture, says on an urban planning level, trees are essential for cooling because the air within the canopy of a tree can be up to five degrees lower.
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UBC researchers found wastewater samples can track COVID variants in metropolitan areas
NEWS 1130 | Jul 12, 2021
Dr. Ryan Ziels, a professor of civil engineering, spoke about his study that found wastewater genomic testing can be a quick and effective way to track COVID-19 variants within a region.
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Victoria-based institute looking into improving range, safety of electric-vehicle batteries
VICTORIA NEWS | Jul 11, 2021
Dr. Jian Liu, a professor at UBCO's school of engineering, spoke about his project on incorporating tellurium into lithium-ion batteries.