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.
Over $12 million in federal funding awarded to UBC Applied Science researchers
| Announcement
53 Applied Science-led projects received funds from the NSERC Discovery Research Program, which supports transformative projects that creatively address complex problems across disciplines
Wheaton donation backs new mining education centre at Britannia Mine Museum
Canadian Mining Journal | | Media coverage
Wheaton’s contribution will support a new collaboration between the Britannia Mine Museum and the UBC Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, providing mining students with on-site classroom space for field-based learning.
Ottawa announces investment of up to $400M in Teck critical minerals smelter in Trail, B.C.
CBC | | Media coverage
UBC Mining Professor John Steen chimes in on the $400 million federal-backed financing that could double production of key strategic metals used in defence, semiconductors and clean energy technologies.
Billions of doses later: Global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe, effective and full of promise
| Announcement
Comprehensive review brings together global evidence to strengthen public trust and counter misinformation as mRNA vaccines expand to prevent and treat more diseases.
UBC Faculty of Applied Science 2026 appointments
| Announcement
Drs. Mark Martinez and Casey Keulen have been appointed to leadership roles with the Faculty of Applied Science and Dr. Reza Vaziri is re-appointed as Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs.
A made-in-BC heat pump with global impact
| Announcement
A UBC Okanagan School of Engineering graduate built Vitalis, a Kelowna clean refrigeration company, that is now positioned for export growth.
Using chemical engineering to launch a consulting career in environmental assessment
| Spotlight
What kind of work do you do and what is its impact? I’m an environmental assessment and permitting specialist at WSP. My role is to help clients understand the environmental impacts of their projects — not just on the natural environment, but…
Gold mining near Tofino? Inside Imperial Metals' controversial exploration permit
The Narwhal | | Media coverage
UBC Mining Engineering Professor Scott Dunbar prompts concerns about acid mine drainage and salmon habitats at the Tranquil Creek watershed, where Imperial Metals has aquired a five-year exploration permit to drill for gold.
Engineering healthier futures through wearable technology
| Spotlight
What kind of work do you do? I am a senior mechanical engineer at Garmin, working on the biosensor platform technology team. I help lead the mechanical design of wearable biometric sensor platforms – the parts of our devices that measure things…