Strategic Priority Areas: Planetary Health
Greener Mining, Rare Earths
| Spotlight
George’s donation will boost UBC’s leadership in responsible mining, environmental stewardship and circular economy solutions for mineral efficiency and recycling.
Accounting for climate change: New experiential learning opportunities
| Announcement
Transitioning to a sustainable economy requires building a diverse workforce with relevant climate-skills. UBC Sustainability Education Fellows, including Civil Engineering's Dr. Tamara Etmannski, discuss how developing these skills can start…
UBC research tackles toxic tire chemical to protect aquatic life
| Announcement
A research initiative led by Dr. Rachel Scholes is addressing the environmental impact of 6PPDQ, a toxic chemical produced from tire wear that poses a significant threat to sensitive aquatic species.
B.C. fast-tracks critical minerals mining to counter tariffs
The Narwhal | | Media coverage
Applied Science faculty, including John Steen and Nadja Kunz, share thoughts on BC’s rush to fast track critical minerals projects will impact the environment and Indigenous Rights.
Nearly half of landslides during B.C. weather disaster linked to logging, wildfire, study finds | CBC News
CBC | | Media coverage
UBCO School of Engineering Professor Dwayne Tannant comments on a new study on the landslides, debris flows and washouts that occurred during British Columbia’s atmospheric river disaster in November 2021.
BC researchers are turning oil sands waste into carbon fibres
BC Business | | Media coverage
Producing large quantities of the usable green carbon fibres could prove challenging, says Material Engineering's Dr. Yasmine Abdin
AI-powered robotics are building smarter structures in B.C.'s backyard
Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage
UBC researchers devising faster, less costly construction methods to build more homes
UBC Okanagan and FortisBC collaborating on made-in-B.C. hydrogen research
| Announcement
FortisBC’s investment is fueling hydrogen innovation at UBC Okanagan, advancing clean energy research. The new H2LAB explores hydrogen integration into gas systems, supporting B.C.’s climate goals.
UBC Okanagan plans to create widespread use of hydrogen as fuel
Global News | | Media coverage
Dr. Will Hughes, Director of the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering, and associate professor Dr. Joshua Brinkerhoff describe the ambition of a cutting-edge hydrogen research lab.
Net-zero homes are touted as a solution for climate change, but they remain out of reach for most
| Announcement
Dr. Tony Yang, a professor of structural engineering, and Ehsan Noroozinejad Farsangi, a visiting senior researcher, wrote about the difficulties for most Canadians in building net-zero homes.