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German President's visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions
| Announcement
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
| Announcement
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 adds 778 new spaces, two new programs in technology
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
UBC Engineering is adding 338 new domestic seats across the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. This will increase opportunities for Canadian students, and increase the number of engineers available to work on the grand, twin challenges of climate…
UBCO engineering students tackle threat of climate change, wildfires
Kelowna Capital News | | Media coverage
An engineering showcase at UBCO on April 12 featured innovative projects designed to tackle the pressing threat of climate change and the need for sustainable development.
Opinion: Carbon pricing is vital but unloved — so let's drop the "tax" misnomer
Edmonton Journal | | Media coverage
Chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. Naoko Ellis, education professor Dr. Derek Gladwin, and environmental economics postdoctoral researcher Dr. Joel Krupa wrote that Canada’s carbon pricing is a good investment.
The microbiome of mining
The Naked Scientists | | Media coverage
Professor Dr. John Steen (Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering; Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals and Mining) commented on the relationship between microbes and metals.
New rules mean BC drivers must keep further away from cyclists
Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage
Civil engineering professor Dr. Alex Bigazzi led a study in 2022 which found that almost all electric-assist vehicles move slower than people think, making cycling and mixed-use paths safer.
A mineral rush and a hiring crisis: Canadian mining’s ‘dirty’ image is scaring off recruits
The Narwhal | | Media coverage
Mining professor Dr. Davide Elmo commented on mining jobs in Canada.
Taiwan emerges remarkably unscathed after massive earthquake
NPR | | Media coverage
Civil engineering professor Dr. Trevor Carey commented on various aspects of the major earthquake that recently hit Taiwan.
Farmers, engineer raise concerns over major Surrey road extension
CBC | | Media coverage
Civil engineering PhD candidate Amir Hassanpour commented on a proposal for a major road extension in Surrey, BC.