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German President's visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions
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UBC Applied Science research is making waves - with the President of Germany visiting UBC to see the practical solutions that Applied Science researchers are developing to address complex challenges like climate change and clean energy.
Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Applied Science receive GCRC funding
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Seven Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Applied Science faculty members will receive funding through UBC's Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) competition.
UBC Applied Science 2023/24 Annual Research Report Showcases Impact and Innovation
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Explore the 2023/24 Research and Partnerships Annual Report to learn more about the impactful research initiatives and strategic partnerships driving innovation within UBC Applied Science.
AI innovation at UBCO helps shipping ports see what’s coming—literally
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Dr. Zheng Lui, a Professor with UBCO’s School of Engineering, and doctoral student Chengkai Zhang have developed an innovative artificial intelligence system that can accurately predict where ships are heading and arriving, potentially helping…
"An extraordinary power grab": BC pushes ahead with bills 15 & 13
STOREYS | | Media coverage
Erick Villagomez, Part-Time Lecturer at UBC SCARP critiques the newest legislation on local planning and zoning bylaws in Britsh Columbia.
In Vancouver ‘the boom bloom is off the real estate rose’
Journal Of Commerce | | Media coverage
UBC SALA Professor Patrick Condon explores Vancouver's housing crisis and connects it to the decline in investor confidence worldwide.
Next-gen technology helps high-rises ride out earthquakes
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UBC Civil Engineering Professor Dr. Tony Yang and team develop a new system to help towers withstand major earthquakes.
Opinion: When local planning becomes provincial command
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
SCARP's Erick Villagomez cites SALA Professor Patrick Condon's research on housing and affordability in his thoughts about new provincial planning policies.
How Canada can turn tariff tensions into a global affordable housing alliance
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Modern methods of construction — such as modular and prefabricated housing — are a promising answer to the housing shortage problem, writes UBC Civil Engineering Professor Tony Yang and Visiting Senior Scientist Ehsan Noroozinejad.
BC prepares for natural disasters as national emergency alert system tested
CTV News | | Media coverage
Dr. Carlos Ventura, Director of the Earthquake Engineering Research Facility, comments on updates that BC has made in preparation for a major earthquake.