Strategic Priority Areas: Solutions for People
How cuddly robots could change dementia care
MIT Technology Review | | Media coverage
School of Nursing's Dr. Lillian Hung comments on research using AI robots to help individuals with Dementia.
UBCO researchers receive funding to incorporate human comfort into product design
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering | | Media coverage
A multidisciplinary team with School of Engineering's Dr. Sepideh Pakpour has been awarded $1.65M toward their research in product design that incorporates human comfort and environmental sustainability.
New Indigenous parenting app provides culturally grounded parenting advice
| Announcement
The Two-Eyed Seeing for Parents app, facilitated by UBC Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall, combines Okanagan Nation traditional values and practices with contemporary parenting resources.
Facebook Marketplace is home to steals and deals — and serious trust issues
| Announcement
UBC Engineering study uncovers insights into Facebook users’ love-hate relationship with online resale platform.
Sun, heat safety tips as Metro Vancouver gets early blast of summer
City News Vancouver | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch provides heat safety tips as temperatures in the mid-20s are expected around Metro Vancouver.
School of Nursing takes a role in Canada-wide pandemic response initiative
UBC School of Nursing | | Media coverage
Nursing assistant professor Dr. Rubee Dev has been named the steering committee provincial lead from BC for “Pandemic pREparedness engaging Primary cARe and Emergency Departments,” or PREPARED.
These changes in eating habits can be a warning sign of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, experts say
Toronto Star | | Media coverage
Dr. Lillian Hung, nursing professor, said sudden dietary changes can be an important warning sign of dementia and gave signs to look out for.
Apple halves greenhouse gas emissions through clean energy and innovative recycling initiatives
ESG News | | Media coverage
Apple published a new white paper with the University of British Columbia’s BioProducts Institute that analyzes the challenges with current consumer packaging and explores more sustainable future solutions through the use of advanced fiber-based…
Scientists have invented a method to break down "forever chemicals" in our drinking water
World Economic Forum | | Media coverage
Chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni led the development of a water treatment that removes “forever chemicals” from drinking water.
Award-winning UBC Engineering student charts a new path in medicine
| Spotlight
In May 2025, Stephanie Quon was named a Rising Star in BC Business’s 2025 Women of the Year Awards for the significant impact she’s had with The Sprouts Initiative, a foundation she started in 2017 that focuses on sustainability and…