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UBC unveils new renewable energy district

CTV News Vancouver | | Media coverage

The UBC Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED), Canada's first facility to combine hydro, solar and hydrogen energy at a single site, was unveiled on Wednesday.

UBC & global experts grow ‘New Carbon Economy’ to combat climate emergency

UBC Office of Global Engagement | | Media coverage

A Q&A with Mechanical Engineering's Dr. Walter Mérida on the New Carbon Economy, featuring expert comment from Mechanical Engineering's Dr. Alex Tavasoli.

Never rest on your ores: The road to restoring Canada’s mining industry

Forbes | | Media coverage

Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering Professor Dr. Scott Dunbar said building a new mine in Canada may be more difficult in the future.

Provincial Design Competition Winner Ready To Make Communities More Sustainable

| Spotlight

Atoussa's experience in environmental engineering and her plans for the future.

New UBC engineering research facility accelerates innovation in BC’s hydrogen energy sector

| Announcement

A $23-million Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) launched today at UBC Applied Science. Equipped with a hydrogen fueling station, this facility is expected to pave the way for breakthroughs in critical energy research.

Robyn's Experience From Working On Fusion Energy To Testing Humanoid Robotics

| Spotlight

Robyn's decision and experience of studying engineering.

Applying His Skills In Math And Science To Help Others

| Spotlight

Why did you want to study engineering?Engineering has always aligned with my interests. I was born in India and raised in Malawi, and during my schooling a lot of my academic interests focused on math and science. My school emphasized…

Okanagan university students build autobot to sniff out ‘zombie’ fires

Kelowna Capital News | | Media coverage

UBCO School of Engineering students have created an autobot that can detect underground wildfires that can smoulder unnoticed for months.

A lack of mining innovation threatens the energy transition

Innovation News Network | | Media coverage

Dr. Peter Bradshaw and Associate Professor Dr. John Steen's Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals and Mining discusses its impressive research agenda that sets out to tackle the complex issues facing mining innovation.

UBCO Engineering Professor Dr. Mahmudur Fatmi appointed to B.C. Climate Solutions Council

School of Engineering | | Media coverage

Dr. Mahmudur Fatmi is a new member of the province’s Climate Solutions Council who will support the work to transition BC to a clean economy with thriving and sustainable industry.

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