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Planetary Health
German President's visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions
| Announcement
UBC Applied Science research is making waves - with the President of Germany visiting UBC to see the practical solutions that Applied Science researchers are developing to address complex challenges like climate change and clean energy.
BPI and Apple publish white paper on sustainable packaging cushioning
BioProducts Institute | | Media coverage
Researchers from UBC's BioProducts Institute and Apple published a white paper that analyzes the challenges with current consumer packaging and explores more sustainable future solutions through the use of advanced fibre-based materials.
Quebec eyed as prime spot to suck carbon from atmosphere
CBC | | Media coverage
Chemical engineering professor Dr. Naoko Ellis said direct air capture, which involves removing carbon from the atmosphere, rather than at the source of production, could play a role in sectors such as aviation and concrete manufacturing where…
Advancing The Sustainability Agenda A Year After Graduating
| Spotlight
Jasmine's journey after graduating with a degree in manufacturing engineering.
President Of Women In Engineering Wants To Make Engineering More Inclusive
| Spotlight
Stephanie Quon's journey in engineering and how her co-op has shaped her career.
UBC Okanagan engineering students show off wildfire prevention ideas
Castanet | | Media coverage
On April 12, an engineering showcase at UBC Okanagan featured innovative projects designed to tackle the pressing threat of climate change.
UBCO engineering students tackle threat of climate change, wildfires
Kelowna Capital News | | Media coverage
An engineering showcase at UBCO on April 12 featured innovative projects designed to tackle the pressing threat of climate change and the need for sustainable development.
Transforming access to clean water through decentralized treatment solutions
| Announcement
Dr. Sara Beck, an assistant professor at UBC Civil Engineering, is advancing research aimed at removing microbial and chemical contaminants from water and wastewater in decentralized settings.
UBC engineering experts win four UBC research awards
| Announcement
Four UBC engineering researchers — two based at the Vancouver campus and two at the Okanagan campus — are being honoured with this year’s UBC Faculty Research Awards from the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation.
Five UBC engineering experts named Canada Research Chairs
| Announcement
Dr. Anna Blakney, Dr. Amanda Giang, Dr. Ali G. Madiseh, Dr. Will Hughes and Dr. Carolina Tropini are among this year's new and renewed Canada Research Chairs.