Topics: Entrepreneurship
AI Tackles Traffic Congestion, a Global Issue
| Announcement
UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Dave Michelson leads AURORA, a system that conducts research on the next generation of traffic cameras that incorporate AI technology, a part of an initiative in the City of Toronto to promote safe,…
Exploring Ingenuity in Mining Economics
| Spotlight
Long recognized for its innovative approach to mining finance, Wheaton Precious Metals has launched the Wheaton Professorship in Mine Economics and Innovation.
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.
Smarter sensors developed at UBC deliver core insights
| Announcement
UBC Mining Professor Bern Klein's innovative research into sensors is making is mining operations more sustainable and efficient.
Microbe-assisted mining
| Announcement
UBC catalyzing success for the mineral industry with data-powered and nature-forward solutions.
UBC engineer wins national James Dyson Award for innovative menstrual pad
| Announcement
UBC Biomedical Engineering alumnus and adjunct professor Rashmi Prakash recognized for creating a fully compostable pad that's both sustainable and reliable.
Opinion: Defence spending must include health spending too
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Biotech investment can deliver on Canada’s NATO commitments, protect citizens and drive economic growth, says UBC School of Biomedical Engineering Director Dr. Peter Zandstra.
An engineering degree launches a career in business consulting
| Spotlight
Job: Consultant at Boston Consulting GroupWould you be surprised to learn that a degree in mining engineering can launch a career in business consulting? Denny Tian says that the knowledge and problem-solving skills he acquired in mining engineering…
Rethinking Care: How Robots Could Ease the Dementia Journey
Being Patient | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Associate Professor Dr. Lillian Hung discusses how she and her team are developing robots to support people living with dementia–from cognitive stimulation and emotional support to questions surrounding privacy and trust.