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Apple halves greenhouse gas emissions through clean energy and innovative recycling initiatives

ESG News | | Media coverage

Apple published a new white paper with the University of British Columbia’s BioProducts Institute that analyzes the challenges with current consumer packaging and explores more sustainable future solutions through the use of advanced fiber-based…

Arman Hariri Thrives In The Holistic, Integrated Nature Of Manufacturing Engineering

| Spotlight

Arman's journey in engineering and how his leadership and co-op experiences have shaped him.

Marine workers, unions want new ferries built in BC

CBC | | Media coverage

Naval architecture and marine engineering adjunct professor Dan McGreer said labour capacity and cost could make it difficult for local shipyards to build vessels locally. 

BPI and Apple publish white paper on sustainable packaging cushioning

BioProducts Institute | | Media coverage

Researchers from UBC's BioProducts Institute and Apple published a white paper that analyzes the challenges with current consumer packaging and explores more sustainable future solutions through the use of advanced fibre-based materials.

Quebec eyed as prime spot to suck carbon from atmosphere

CBC | | Media coverage

Chemical engineering professor Dr. Naoko Ellis said direct air capture, which involves removing carbon from the atmosphere, rather than at the source of production, could play a role in sectors such as aviation and concrete manufacturing where…

Scientists have invented a method to break down "forever chemicals" in our drinking water

World Economic Forum | | Media coverage

Chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni led the development of a water treatment that removes “forever chemicals” from drinking water. 

Advancing The Sustainability Agenda A Year After Graduating

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Jasmine's journey after graduating with a degree in manufacturing engineering.

Award-winning UBC Engineering student charts a new path in medicine

| Spotlight

In May 2025, Stephanie Quon was named a Rising Star in BC Business’s 2025 Women of the Year Awards for the significant impact she’s had with The Sprouts Initiative, a foundation she started in 2017 that focuses on sustainability and…

UBC Okanagan engineering students show off wildfire prevention ideas

Castanet | | Media coverage

On April 12, an engineering showcase at UBC Okanagan featured innovative projects designed to tackle the pressing threat of climate change. 

UBC Applied Science adding 338 new domestic student spaces starting in 2024

| Announcement

Starting in fall 2024, UBC Applied Science will add 238 spaces in undergraduate chemical, computer, integrated and biomedical engineering at UBC Vancouver. One hundred undergraduate engineering spaces will be added at UBC Okanagan.

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