Strategic Priority Areas: 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.
‘Randomness and chaos’: The invisible, unpredictable forces behind fatal rockfall
The Star | | Media coverage
Davide Elmo, a mining engineering professor at the University of British Columbia shares his thoughts on the deadly rockslide in Banff National Park, and the overall unpredictable nature of natural disasters.
UBC Applied Science 2023/24 Annual Research Report Showcases Impact and Innovation
| Announcement
Explore the 2023/24 Research and Partnerships Annual Report to learn more about the impactful research initiatives and strategic partnerships driving innovation within UBC Applied Science.
Beyond blaming red tape
CIM Magazine | | Media coverage
UBC professor Davide Elmo argues that the mining industry needs a fundamental transformation in order to streamline the permitting process and meet today’s environmental and societal expectations.
UBC innovators unveil novel wood leather soccer ball at Expo 2025
Capital Current | | Media coverage
UBC’s Bioproducts Institute unveil a first-of-its-kind wood leather ball at EXPO 2025 in Osaka Japan. This ball is a symbol of innovation, culture, design, science, and sport aligned with Vancouver hosting the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
Researchers make 'remarkable' discovery of effective alternative to electric car rebates: 'We recommend more places consider [it]'
The Cool Down | | Media coverage
UBC Civil Engineering Professor Alex Bigazzi conducts a new study that reveals how e-bike rebates are a cost-effective way to reduce pollution.
“Forever chemicals” are impacting drinking water safety across Canada. Here’s what you should know.
Cottage Life | | Media coverage
UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering Associate Professor Johan Foster explains how the device that his research group has developed can identify the presence of Forever chemicals seeping into public drinking water and wells.
BC mining sector calls for streamlined permitting
Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage
John Steen, Director of the UBC Bradshaw Research Initiative in Minerals and Mining, speaks on the economic impact of an accelerated mining permitting process.
Should Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet be dredged to make room for fully loaded oil tankers?
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
UBC Civil Engineering Assistant Professor Enda Murphy comments on the short and long term consequences of dredging in Burrard Inlet.
Engineers of the future need to be trained in disaster adaptation, mitigation, and recovery
The Hill Times | | Media coverage
Whether it’s climate change, natural disasters, global pandemics, energy-grid failures, or mass migration, Canada must become more disaster-proofed and disaster-prepared, says UBC Applied Science Dean James Olson.