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.
Accounting for climate change: New experiential learning opportunities
| Announcement
Transitioning to a sustainable economy requires building a diverse workforce with relevant climate-skills. UBC Sustainability Education Fellows, including Civil Engineering's Dr. Tamara Etmannski, discuss how developing these skills can start…
UBC opens Gordon B. Shrum Building, Canada’s first purpose-built biomedical engineering facility
| Announcement
New home of UBC’s School of Biomedical Engineering will advance health solutions and grow Canada’s biotech sector
Opinion: Canada’s U.S. brain gain is risky without more foundational support for science
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Scientists want to come to Canada not only to escape the uncertainty in U.S. science but also because they are drawn to the energy here, says School of Biomedical Engineering Director Peter Zandstra
TransLink riders brace for another rate increase this summer
CBC | | Media coverage
TransLink has approved a four per cent fare hike that will come into effect in July, nearly double the last several increases which have averaged two per cent. UBC Civil Engineering Associate Professor Alex Bigazzi says until now, fares haven’t kept…
New stir stick detects drink spiking in seconds
| Announcement
The Spikeless device prototype changes colour when exposed to harmful drug concentrations in any drink.
A seismic shift: New earthquake protections push project costs even higher
STOREYS | | Media coverage
Earthquake Engineering Research Facility Director Dr. Carlos Ventura comments on the BC Building Code's earthquake requirements in light of a new consultant report examining the costs of stronger protections.
Reconnecting Through Climbing: A Day at the Richmond Oval
| Spotlight
On March 23, four UBC engineering alumni gathered at the Richmond Oval for a day of rock climbing, thanks to the generous support of UBC’s alumni fund. Our friendship began back in our student days at UBC, where we first connected through climbing,…
Dim Sum & Lasting Friendships: A UBC Civil Engineering Grad Tradition
| Spotlight
Beyond our shared pursuit of Civil Engineering, one thing that unites our friend group is our mutual love for dim sum! As we transition into the next chapters of our lives, we’ve made it a point to hold quarterly gatherings, sharing life updates…
UBC research tackles toxic tire chemical to protect aquatic life
| Announcement
A research initiative led by Dr. Rachel Scholes is addressing the environmental impact of 6PPDQ, a toxic chemical produced from tire wear that poses a significant threat to sensitive aquatic species.