Topics: Engineering
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
| Announcement
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.
Meet the ventures joining HATCH Venture Builder Winter 2026
| Announcement
Three UBC Applied Science spin-off companies are joining the accelerator for early-stage ventures to test and refine their innovations and business models.
B.C.'s booming mine industry is scrambling to recruit more workers
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
UBC Mining Engineering Professor Tonia Welch discusses how Canada’s push to develop critical minerals is driving new momentum across the sector.
Celebrating Lifelong Friendships Over Pool
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My experience at University of British Columbia would have been very different had I not met three individuals by the names of Jack Yaremko, Ethan Lodermeier, and Ryan Huang in my second year of mechanical engineering. These fine young men not only…
A High-Flying Reunion in Victoria
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During the summer, a group of us packed our bags and made the trip over to beautiful Victoria, BC. But this wasn’t just any getaway—we were heading over to reconnect with one of our closest friends, who’s been living and working in Victoria for a…
Enjoying the Summer with Golf and Good Company
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This past weekend, Kaushik, Siddh, and Ekaansh decided to make the most of a sunny day in Vancouver by heading to Stanley Park Pitch and Putt. With clear skies and perfect weather, it was the ideal time to be outside — and what better way to enjoy…
A night of nostalgia, good food and friendship: MEL Class of 2021 Alumni
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Last Friday evening, four of us from UBC’s Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) 2021 cohort gathered for a dinner reunion. Our small group represented diverse specializations, including Clean Energy Engineering (CEEN), Naval Architecture and…
Friendship Beyond the Office with UBC Engineering Friends
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After work, the four of us decided to make the most of the sunny Vancouver weather with a spontaneous bike ride through downtown. We all graduated from UBC Engineering and conveniently all work downtown, so after grinding in the office all day, we…
From Classmates to Colleagues: Staying Connected After Graduation
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After graduating from UBC this past June, I was elated to learn that many of my peers would be joining me in Calgary as we started our careers. Numerous attempts to plan a weekend hike followed by a get-together were squashed by an unseasonable…