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UBC engineers develop all-in-one solution to catch and destroy “forever chemicals”
| Announcement
Researchers from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering have developed a new treatment that traps and treats PFAS substances, known as “forever chemicals,” in a single, integrated system.
Former EUS President, Karisma Jutla, Reflects On UBC’s Unique Culture And Community
| Spotlight
Karisma Jutla reflects on her journey at UBC as former President of the Engineering Undergraduate Society and speaks to the importance of co-op and having more women in engineering.
SF merchants say new bike lanes kill business. Studies show otherwise
The Frisc | | Media coverage
SCARP Professor Dr. Kelly Clifton commented on the economic impact of bikers and walkers on businesses.
After wildfires, mudslides come: Fighting the impact of climate change on rural communities
Phys.org | | Media coverage
SOE Professor Dr. Dwayne Tannant's industry-leading expertise on managing debris flows was outlined in detail.
Railway workers locked out across Canada
CTV News | | Media coverage
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering professor Dr. Gord Lovegrove discussed the railway shutdown across Canada.
UBC Okanagan professor Lovegrove pushing for Kamloops-Osoyoos electric rail travel
CFJC Today | | Media coverage
UBCO engineering professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove studied the technical and economic feasibility of a hydrogen-fueled passenger train in the Okanagan.
Opinion: Some novel ideas for Vancouver's mayor and City Council
Daily Hive | | Media coverage
SCARP Professor Emerit Dr. Penny Gurstein wrote about how Vancouver’s mayor and city council can work together for the betterment of the city.
Transit users frustrated with Surrey-Langley SkyTrain delay
CBC News | | Media coverage
SOE Associate Professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove commented on the increased cost of transit projects.
From glowing bacteria to fruit: Unusual sources for innovative solutions
UBC Magazine | | Media coverage
APSC members Dr. Orlando Rojas, Dr. Hirra Zafar and Joseph Dahmen had their respective projects highlighted as unusual sources for innovative solutions.
After the fires, mudslides come
| Announcement
Dr. Dwayne Tannant's expertise on debris flows was discussed.