Strategic Priority Areas: Solutions for People
Making The World A Better Place Through Research And Sharing Knowledge
| Spotlight
Madisyn shares her journey in engineering and her experience as a graduate student.
SCARP Speaker Series: Moving transportation equity forward
Feb 28, 2024 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Event
SCARP showcases innovative perspectives across numerous fields from UBC, Vancouver, and beyond. This time, in partnership with ACAM and continuing this year's theme of Healthy Cities and Communities, we welcome Dr. Ethel Tungohan, of York…
iHeal launches private and secure app for Canadian women facing abuse
Penticton Herald | | Media coverage
UBC nursing researchers co-developed an online tool, iHeal, to help victims across Canada who experience violence from current or past partners.
A Semester In Hong Kong Was A Highlight Of Tina Nguyen’s Engineering Education
| Spotlight
Tina's decision of studying electrical engineering and how going on exchange was an amazing experience for her.
An annual checkup on ABC’s health promises
The Tyee | | Media coverage
SCARP's PhD student Wes Regan said that although health care is in the provincial government’s jurisdiction, the municipal government can create their own policies to improve everyone’s health.
Stroke survivors regain grip on life with game-changing 'Smart glove'
Interesting Engineering | | Media coverage
ECE professor Dr. Peyman Servati and PhD student Arvin Tashakori have developed a wearable “smart glove” that may help stroke survivors regain their hand functions. B.C. stroke survivors will be testing the glove as part of a study led by physical…
‘Smart glove’ can boost hand mobility of stroke patients
| Announcement
New washable wireless smart textile technology developed at UBC in collaboration with Vancouver startup Texavie also has potential uses in virtual reality and American Sign Language translation.
Engineering Is A Way Of Thinking And A Way Of Life
| Spotlight
Raven's experience in integrated engineering and his co-op journey.
UBC’s Engineering Transfer Program Was A Pathway To Success
| Spotlight
Mikah's experience in engineering, co-op and the engineering transfer program.
How should British Columbians navigate extreme weather?
CKNW Mornings with Simi | | Media coverage
UBCO School of Engineering's civil engineering professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove discussed how B.C. residents can navigate severe weather conditions.