Topics: Engineering
Helping hands: UBCO research team develops brace to reduce tremors
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UBCO engineers test a lightweight, wearable unit to inhibit involuntary movement.
UBC Applied Science leads $2.5M project to explore hydrogen heating for Vancouver campus
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A three-year project led by Applied Science in collaboration with UBC Facilities, FortisBC and Elomatic is exploring whether campus boilers could one day run entirely on hydrogen, a zero-carbon-emission fuel.
Missing out on local data centres could cost B.C., industry leaders warn
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UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering Mohammad Shahrad speaks on the need for secure, homegrown digital infrastructure in BC as geopolitical risk rises.
Customizable drone solutions improve climate resiliency against flooding
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Working with coastal BC communities, CLEAR’s team of engineers and scientists, and Rogers technology experts aim to co-develop solutions for climate resiliency.
Study offers roadmap for cleaner, lower-cost EV charging in cold weather
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Insights from Alaska help research and planners balance electricity costs and emissions as EV demand grows.
UBCO innovation blocks nanoplastics release from landfill leachate
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Researchers at UBCO’s School of Engineering innovate a dual-layer system that intercepts most micro and nanoplastics before they reach water supplies.
Stem cell engineering breakthrough paves way for next-generation living drugs
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Researchers at the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering discover how to grow specialized immune cells for more accessible off-the-shelf cell therapies to treat cancer, autoimmune disorders and more.
UBC Applied Science research that made an impact in 2025
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A look back at the stories that showcase the innovative solutions for people, places and planet our researchers worked on in 2025.
UBC Engineering researchers receive over $2.2 million in funding from B.C. Knowledge Development Fund
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The cutting-edge labs and equipment supported by the BCKDF help UBC Applied Science attract top researchers and innovators and help build impactful partnerships with industry.