Topics: Engineering

German President's visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions

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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.

UBC School of Biomedical Engineering student receives Gold Medal Award from Engineers Canada

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SBME student Neil Mitra recognized for "ambition and heart" in his endeavours to innovate diagnostic technologies.

Two UBC Engineering professors named Canadian Academy of Engineering Fellows

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Dr. Julian Zhishen Cheng of UBCO School of Engineering and Dr. Vincent Wong of UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering recognized for outstanding contributions to engineering in Canada.

BC mining sector calls for streamlined permitting

Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage

John Steen, Director of the UBC Bradshaw Research Initiative in Minerals and Mining, speaks on the economic impact of an accelerated mining permitting process. 

Next-gen technology helps high-rises ride out earthquakes

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UBC Civil Engineering Professor Dr. Tony Yang and team develop a new system to help towers withstand major earthquakes.

Dr. Gabriel Potvin recognized with 3M National Teaching Fellowship

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The 3M National Teaching Fellowship is one of Canada’s most prestigious recognitions of excellence in educational leadership and teaching, awarded to individuals who display exemplary commitment to the educational experience of every learner.

Should Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet be dredged to make room for fully loaded oil tankers?

Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage

UBC Civil Engineering Assistant Professor Enda Murphy comments on the short and long term consequences of dredging in Burrard Inlet.

How Canada can turn tariff tensions into a global affordable housing alliance

The Conversation | | Media coverage

Modern methods of construction — such as modular and prefabricated housing — are a promising answer to the housing shortage problem, writes UBC Civil Engineering Professor Tony Yang and Visiting Senior Scientist Ehsan Noroozinejad. 

BC prepares for natural disasters as national emergency alert system tested

CTV News | | Media coverage

Dr. Carlos Ventura, Director of the Earthquake Engineering Research Facility, comments on updates that BC has made in preparation for a major earthquake.  

Engineers of the future need to be trained in disaster adaptation, mitigation, and recovery

The Hill Times | | Media coverage

Whether it’s climate change, natural disasters, global pandemics, energy-grid failures, or mass migration, Canada must become more disaster-proofed and disaster-prepared, says UBC Applied Science Dean James Olson.

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