Topics: Research Excellence
German President's visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions
| Announcement
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
| Announcement
Seven Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Applied Science faculty members will receive funding through UBC's Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) competition.
From COVID to cancer: Why Canada’s RNA vaccine leadership matters more than ever
The Conversation | | Media coverage
Anna Blakney of the School of Biomedical Engineering shares Canadian innovations in RNA vaccines, on the occasion of World Immunization Week.
Greener Mining, Rare Earths
| Spotlight
George’s donation will boost UBC’s leadership in responsible mining, environmental stewardship and circular economy solutions for mineral efficiency and recycling.
Research Excellence Clusters Funded in 2025/26
| Announcement
Research Excellence Clusters led APSC researchers receive funding through the Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters.
UBC Nursing researchers among 2024/25 Community-University Engagement Support recipients
| Announcement
UBC Nursing's Dr. Helen Brown, Professor, and Catherine Liao, PhD Scholar, receive funding from the Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) fund.
UBC opens Gordon B. Shrum Building, Canada’s first purpose-built biomedical engineering facility
| Announcement
New home of UBC’s School of Biomedical Engineering will advance health solutions and grow Canada’s biotech sector
A world steeped in violence
| Announcement
UBC Nursing's EQUIP Health Care receives funding from the Government of Canada to build service provider and organizational capacity to better address the intersections of gender-based violence and substance use.
Reuse of wood construction and demolition waste: Potentials for Canada
Canadian Architect | | Media coverage
Associate Professor AnnaLisa Meyboom of the UBC School of Architecture + Landscape Architecture writes about the Design for Deconstruction in Light Wood research initiative, which explores the potential for wood reuse in the construction industry,…
New stir stick detects drink spiking in seconds
| Announcement
The Spikeless device prototype changes colour when exposed to harmful drug concentrations in any drink.