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Provincial investment through BCKDF supports UBC research infrastructure
UBC Research + Innovation | | Media coverage
Through the latest BC Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF) funding, the Government of BC is providing approximately $52.3 million to support infrastructure for 25 research projects at five post-secondary institutions, including UBC projects led by Dr…
In Memoriam: The Interdisciplinary Legacy of William White (1944 - 2024)
| Spotlight
Distinguished UBC alum and supporter William White (BASc'67) passed away on March 3rd, one month before his 80th birthday. An eminent investment banker, the mechanical engineer leaves an interdisciplinary legacy at UBC, having helped transform…
"Replicating What Happens in Real Life"
| Spotlight
UBC Alum Harold Cunliffe and his partner Karen recently donated $500K to Applied One, UBC Applied Science's critical new fundraising campaign.
Students learn critical mine safety skills in unique Sea to Sky simulation event
Squamish Chief | | Media coverage
UBC engineering students came second place in a competition where they had to respond to emergencies resulting from a simulated earthquake.
B.C.’s net-zero, multibillion-dollar engineering challenge
Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage
Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. José Martí said the increased deployment of electric vehicles, EV charging stations and electric heat pumps will strain on BC's electricity distribution systems.
Applying Your Knowledge and Building Things
| Spotlight
Briden's experience in mechanical engineering and how his co-op shaped his professional journey.
Kelowna student honoured nationally by BGC Canada
Castanet | | Media coverage
Mehak Parihar, a first-year engineering student at UBC Okanagan, is one of seven youths across Canada who have been awarded the honour for her exceptional leadership, dedication to service and remarkable achievements within her community.
'Smart gloves' could transform therapy for stroke patients, UBC researcher says
Vancouver Is Awesome | | Media coverage
Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Peyman Servati and PhD candidate Arvin Tashakori developed a wearable “smart glove” that may help stroke survivors regain their hand functions. B.C. stroke survivors will be testing the glove as part…
The Sky’s The Limit For Alyona
| Spotlight
An exchange to Delft was a doorway to new academic and cultural experiences for Alyona Glazyrina.
Interdisciplinary UBC course trains future generation of humanitarian engineers
| Announcement
A unique new course at UBC puts engineering and arts students into design teams to tackle real-life problems from NGOs around the world.