Topics: Engineering
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.
SBME welcomes Dr. Govind Kaigala as Director pro tem of the School of Biomedical Engineering
| Announcement
Dr. Govind Kaigala has been appointed as Director pro tem, School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME). His work has opened new avenues for research and industry to have an impact within health systems.
Want an EV for under $5,000? How about this option?
CBC News | | Media coverage
Alex Bigazzi, a civil engineering associate professor at UBC who has been studying BC e-bike trends, expects "robust growth" in e-bike adoption over the next five to 10 years, but there are some potential barriers.
Speed limit on section of Alberta's Highway 2 boosted to 120 km/h in pilot project
CBC News | | Media coverage
Motorists travelling on a stretch of Highway 2 will be able to go faster under a provincial pilot project testing a new 120 km/h speed limit. UBC School of Engineering expert Gord Lovegrove comments on the potential impacts of the change.
Are you addicted to your AI chatbot? It might be by design
| Announcement
New research from UBC Computer and Electrical Engineering shows some people are developing addictive patterns of AI chatbot use—and it’s affecting their daily lives.
2025/26 Killam teaching awards recognize UBC Applied Science faculty and grad students
| Announcement
Six members of the Applied Science community have received awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to teaching and learning.
Bridges, roadways threatened by changes in weather patterns
| Announcement
UBCO researchers offer a road map to prioritize what to fix first.
The sustainable curriculum
CIM Magazine | | Media coverage
Tonia Welch, assistant professor and associate head of the undergraduate program at UBC’s Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering speaks on how UBC is teaching future miners to keep sustainability in mind.
UBC appoints Dr. Peter Zandstra as Vice-President, Research and Innovation
| Announcement
Dr. Peter Zandstra has has led the development of programs that prepare the next generation of leaders at UBC to address challenges across biology, medicine, and technology.
A new space for creativity and collaboration
| Announcement
The Digital Design Studio is a new teaching and learning space for the next generation of engineers and designers to develop the interdisciplinary skills necessary to meet the challenges of the future.