Topics: Engineering
Turning skyscrapers into trees
| Announcement
After years of research, a wood scientist, a mechanical engineer, and a chemical engineer have invented a new way to protect cities from climate change: turning buildings into giant trees.
Will Hughes appointed Director, School of Engineering
| Announcement
The Faculty of Applied Science is pleased to announce that Professor Will Hughes has been appointed Director for the School of Engineering at UBC Okanagan for a five-year term commencing July 1, 2022.
Everyone belongs in STEM: Creating an environment for all youth to feel welcome through the Geering Up program
| Announcement
Geering Up is a community outreach program run by UBC Engineering to provide the youth of British Columbia with the opportunity to investigate engineering, science, and technology in a fun, educational and safe environment.
B.C. researchers using lights brighter than the sun to curb hip implant failures
Victoria News | | Media coverage
Diversifying B.C.’s supply chain crucial to combat negative impact of extreme weather
Saanich News | | Media coverage
New ‘state-of-the-art’ UBC building aims to boost B.C. healthcare, biotech sectors
Abby News | | Media coverage
BC invests $25M into new School of Biomedical Engineering facility
| Announcement
UBC is building a new purpose-built facility for the school, aided by this $25 million grant from the Government of British Columbia. The province’s investment will result in better health care for all British Columbians.