Topics: Research Excellence
UBC Faculty of Applied Science 2025 appointments
| Announcement
Dr. Patrick Kirchen joins Dr. Thaïsa Way and Dr. Bernard Laval as appointees to leadership positions with the Faculty of Applied Science.
UBC Applied Science researchers receive over $9.7M in federal funding
| Announcement
49 Applied Science-led projects receive support from NSERC, SSHRC and NFRF.
The future of dementia care
Broadview Magazine | | Media coverage
Lillian Hung, Canada Research Chair in Senior Care at the University of British Columbia’s School of Nursing, says her research proves that robots and other innovations can make people with dementia happier and reduce stigma.
Men’s Health Report calls for systematic solutions and health literacy
Global News | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Professor John Oliffe shares insights from his co-authored report on the state of men's health in Canada.
UBC scientists propose blueprint for 'universal translator' in quantum networks
| Announcement
UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Joseph Salfi and his team are proposing a solution to a key hurdle in quantum networking: a device that can “translate” microwave to optical signals and vice versa.
From an interest in automotive mechanics to controls engineer at Blue Origin
| Spotlight
Job: Modelling and Simulation Engineer, Blue OriginWhat got you interested in engineering?I always liked building things, and I also really enjoyed math. For awhile I thought of becoming an automotive mechanic, but I wanted a job that included more…
UBC Applied Science 2023/24 Annual Research Report Showcases Impact and Innovation
| Announcement
Explore the 2023/24 Research and Partnerships Annual Report to learn more about the impactful research initiatives and strategic partnerships driving innovation within UBC Applied Science.
Nine SBME Research Projects Receive Major Funding from the Stem Cell Network
UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | | Media coverage
9 research projects led by investigators from the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) have been awarded funding from the Stem Cell Network (SCN) to advance cutting-edge research in stem cell and regenerative medicine.
Quantum simulation maps lattice gauge theory to scalable digital circuits
Quantum Zeitgeist | | Media coverage
UBC Engineering Assistant Professor Olivia Di Matteo and her team have found a more efficient way to run complex physics simulations on quantum computers by using qutrits—quantum systems with three states—instead of regular two-state qubits, helping…