Topics: Research Excellence
German President's visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions
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UBC Applied Science research is making waves - with the President of Germany visiting UBC to see the practical solutions that Applied Science researchers are developing to address complex challenges like climate change and clean energy.
Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Applied Science receive GCRC funding
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Seven Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Applied Science faculty members will receive funding through UBC's Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) competition.
Seven UBC Faculty of Applied Science experts announced as Canada Research Chairs
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Seven UBC Faculty of Applied Science affiliated researchers have been named or reappointed as Canada Research Chairs. They are among twenty-five chairholders from UBC announced on October 23, 2026.
How Dream Photonics is helping to transform advanced tech manufacturing in BC
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A UBC engineering spin-off company begun by Dr. Lukas Chrostowski and Dr. Sudip Shekhar is tackling a critical manufacturing bottleneck, helping companies scale and commercialize advanced technologies.
UBC researchers uncover new cyber threat to water and energy networks
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Researchers warn that hackers could identify and block vital communications to essential infrastructure without ever breaking its encryption
Innovation and impact drive the 2025/26 UBC Applied Science Research Report
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Through a deep commitment to purpose-driven research and strategic partnerships, UBC Applied Science continues to turn discovery into real-world applications that benefit British Columbia, Canada and the world.
The mental health of young men is declining. Experts warn it could get worse
CBC | | Media coverage
Nursing expert John Oliffe, Canada research chair in men’s health promotion at UBC, says the radicalizing effects of the manosphere should worry us all.
Setting up for interdisciplinary success
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Dr. Naoko Ellis and Dr. Xun Liu are UBC Applied Science's 2026 Marshall Bauder Chairs in Innovation in Interdisciplinary Education.
Help change the face of men's health
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Apply now for one of three Fellowships in men's health research at UBC.
16 Applied Science teams join UBC's flagship entrepreneurial program
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This September, 16 new teams from Applied Science are joining UBC's Venture Founder program, building companies across health, biotechnology, advanced engineering, agriculture, fintech, sustainability, accessibility, and AI.