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Four UBC professors named Engineering Institute of Canada Fellows
| Announcement
Four leading UBC engineers are being recognized for excellence in engineering and their services to the profession and society by the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC).
Vancouver approves controversial plan to increase density, public space on Broadway
CBC News | | Media coverage
Dr. Patrick Condon, a city planner and professor of urban design, commented on housing affordability in Vancouver.
Imperial Metals facing 15 charges under federal Fisheries Act stemming from 2014 tailings dam spill in BC
The Globe and Mail (subscription) | | Media coverage
Dr. Scott Dunbar, a professor with the department of mining engineering, commented on the damage from a tailings dam spill.
Taiwanese firm halts plan to build $1B battery plant in BC with federal support
CBC News | | Media coverage
Mining engineering's Dr. Scott Dunbar commented on the shelving of a plan to build a battery plant in BC.
Applied Science faculty, students receive inaugural Wall Legacy Awards for sustainability research
| Announcement
Applied Science faculty and graduate students received funding for projects centred around the climate transition, water systems and transportation efficiency.
What is up with cellphone call reception in Squamish?
Squamish Chief | | Media coverage
ECE's Dr. David Michaelson explained the possible reasons for poor cellphone reception in Squamish.
Rio Tinto, Imperial College London launch Centre for Future Materials with UBC
MINING.COM | | Media coverage
UBC researchers are advancing projects funded by the Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials, focused on sustainable copper mining.
UBC researchers advancing more sustainable future for critical minerals
| Announcement
UBC researchers from Applied Science and beyond are advancing projects funded by the Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials with a focus on sustainable copper mining.
Rising sea levels threaten YVR with severe flooding, Senate report says
CTV News Vancouver | | Media coverage
SALA's Kees Lokman weighed in on how rising sea levels could affect Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
UBCO engineering professor earns recognition from top professional fellowships
| Announcement
SOE's Dr. Shahria Alam was awarded the designation of Fellow by the American Society of Civil Engineers, as well as being named a Fellow of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering.