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UBC engineering, architecture and landscape architecture, and nursing rank among Canada's best

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UBC Engineering, Nursing, and the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture are top two in Canada, according to the latest university rankings. UBC Nursing ranks 13th globally and UBC Engineering is top 25 in the world.

Exploring Boundaries: A Computer Engineer’s Path through UBC and Beyond

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Passionate about tech, Henry Ly chose Computer Engineering for its hardware focus. His UBC journey spans co-op roles, international exchange in Australia, hackathons, and entrepreneurial courses, maximizing every opportunity.

Thirty-five years on, UBC remembers 14 women at École Polytechnique

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The University of British Columbia will be hosting memorial ceremonies for students, faculty and staff to honour the lives of those lost at École Polytechnique on December 6, 1989.

Research from UBC and the University of Manitoba explores the developmental origins of the human immune system

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New research from UBC and the University of Manitoba explores the developmental origins of the human immune system and reveals unexpected lineage relationships.

UBC, Seaspan launch new Chair in Robotics for Marine Vessels

Design Engineering | | Media coverage

Dr. Adrien Desjardins was appointed as the Seaspan Chair in Robotics for Marine Vessels.

UBC engineering professor appointed Seaspan chair to advance innovation in marine sector

| Announcement

Dr. Adrien Desjardins was named Seaspan Chair in Robotics for Marine Vessels, to research and teach in emerging areas such as adaptive sensing and imaging, autonomous navigation and monitoring of natural environments.

UBC addressing real-world problems with innovation in chemistry

The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage

CHBE's Dr. Savvas G. Hatzikiriakos helped form A2O Advanced Materials Inc. to manufacture high performing, longer-lasting dynamic bonding products. 

Why is everything 'quantum' now?

CBC News | | Media coverage

A CBC reporter spoke to ECE's Dr. Joseph Salfi at UBC’s Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute to learn more about quantum science.  

Transform Your Engineering Journey with Global Exchange Programs

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Sara's experience of Engineering as an exchange student who visited a school in Switzerland.

Building a Career Through Capstone Projects in Engineering

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Grace's learning in the capstone project took her to pursue a career in that field.

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