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.
Vancouver built up fast — but now its older towers face an earthquake reckoning
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UBC Civil Engineering Associate Professor Carlos Molina Hutt comments on Vancouver's vulnerability to earthquakes and how the city can become more resilient.
A Slice of Nostalgia: A Cozy UBC Alumni Get-Together
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There’s something special about reconnecting with old friends, the kind of people who shared your late-night study sessions, helped you through exam season, and celebrated every small (and big) victory along the way. Recently, I had the pleasure of…
Electrical Engineering Class of '85 - 40th Reunion
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The Electrical Engineering Class of 1985 had their 40 Year Reunion and had a total of 12 classmates attend. We had a good time visiting the Fred Kaiser Building and the McLeod Building hosted by Vi Kankanamge who is the co-President of the…
Civil Engineering Class of '10 - 15th Reunion
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UBC Civil Engineering class of 2010 got together for the first time since our graduation, as part of Homecoming. Our 10-year reunion coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, so we were excited for the opportunity to get together again for our 15-year…
Chemical Engineering Class of '75 - 50th Reunion
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The UBC Chemical Engineering Class of 1975 celebrated their 50th reunion at UBC Homecoming's Dean's BBQ. Prior to the BBQ, the group participated in a Chemical and Biological Engineering tour led by Marlene Chow."Everyone attending had a great time…
UBC Engineering projects receive $15.8 million investment from PacifiCan for dual-use research
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The projects, led by Dr. Adam Clare and Dr. Karen Cheung, are accelerating the development of technologies with both defence and civilian applications.
UBC Chemical Engineering ’95 Reconnects for a Wonder Walk through Chinatown
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On September 7, the University of British Columbia Chemical Engineering Class of ’95 reconnected following their 30th anniversary reunion earlier this summer. The group gathered once again—this time for a Wonder Walk, a guided cultural tour of…
An Evening of LEGO Building and Belonging
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We recently spent a relaxed evening catching up over a brand-new LEGO set, and it turned out to be the perfect way to reconnect. Taking turns fitting the pieces together, we watched a colorful camper van slowly come to life. With each section…
UBC partners with TKMS on dual-use innovation ecosystem
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UBC has signed a memorandum of understanding with the German submarine manufacturer to develop technologies and innovations that have both national security and civilian applications.