Strategic Priority Areas: University for the Future
Dr. Bernard Laval reappointed as department head
| Announcement
Dr. Laval's new 5-year term will begin July 1, 2025.
Dr. Thaïsa Way appointed Director, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
| Announcement
Dr. Thaïsa Way appointed Director, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.
Innovation UBC announces 10 startup ventures joining HATCH Venture Builder Winter 2025
T-Net British Columbia | | Media coverage
Two early-stage ventures co-founded by electrical and computer engineers Lukas Chrostowski and Sudip Shekhar, and mechanical engineer Hongshen Ma, are part of the new HATCH cohort.
UBC engineering, architecture and landscape architecture, and nursing rank among Canada's best
| Announcement
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
| Spotlight
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
| Announcement
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
| Announcement
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.