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BC invests $25M into new School of Biomedical Engineering facility
Jun 13, 2022 | 08:29am | Announcement
UBC is building a new purpose-built facility for the school, aided by this $25 million grant from the Government of British Columbia. The province’s investment will result in better health care for all British Columbians.
UBC Engineering grad plans to channel passion for AI to innovate health-care
Jun 01, 2022 | 08:00am | Announcement
UBC Engineering Physics graduating student Tyler Lum believes he can use robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to solve problems in the infrastructure of public health-care, including using AI to improve medical imaging to detect disease quickly.
Let curiosity and passion lead the way. A nurse's journey to system-wide impact and better older adult care
May 20, 2022 | 04:04pm | Spotlight
I was inspired every day as I was able to study with many like-minded people from different specialities, be it classmates, teachers, or guest speakers.
Finding happiness in the smallest bits and bytes
May 19, 2022 | 11:31pm | Spotlight
My journey at UBC has been a transformative experience defined by many small moments coming together to shape the person I am today. - Michael Ko, UBC Engineering Physics graduate
Landscapes can be weaponized to influence public opinion and perception during war
The Conversation | May 16, 2022 | 08:53am | Media coverage
How to build better health care technology
May 05, 2022 | 09:54am | Announcement
One of the many challenges faced by hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a shortage of ventilators. Health care facilities in low- and middle-income countries have struggled especially hard to procure the life-saving machines, which can…
Engineers at UBC get under the skin of ionic skin
Apr 28, 2022 | 11:00am | Announcement
In the quest to build smart skin that mimics the sensing capabilities of natural skin, ionic skins have shown significant advantages. They're made of flexible, biocompatible hydrogels that use ions to carry an electrical charge. In contrast to…
AAHA selected to represent Canada at the 2023 Venice Biennale of Architecture
Apr 26, 2022 | 08:56am | Announcement
The Canada Council for the Arts has announced that Architects Against Housing Alienation (AAHA)'s Not for Sale!, proposed by UBC SALA, will represent Canada at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia.
More copper, less infection
Apr 07, 2022 | 07:52pm | Announcement
More than 400 antimicrobial copper patches have been installed on door handles and railings in UBC buildings including the Chemical and Biological Engineering building, the Pulp and Paper Centre, and the School of Nursing.
UBC Applied Science research projects awarded nearly $1.5M by New Frontiers in Research Fund
Apr 04, 2022 | 10:03am | Announcement
The Government of Canada has awarded almost $1.5 million to research projects that are led by, co-led by or otherwise involve UBC Applied Science faculty members through two competition streams of the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF).