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UBC rapid testing pilot project detects COVID-19 cases in asymptomatic people
CTV | | Media coverage
COVID trauma, burnout, stress rising among critical care nurses: study
Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage
Also appeared in New West Record, Tri-City News, Delta Optimist,
UBC team calls for more widespread use of COVID-19 rapid testing
Global News Morning BC | | Media coverage
Carbon-neutral coating could give new life to ailing sewer pipes
| Announcement
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed an eco-friendly spray-on coating that could extend the lifespan of sewage systems by decades. Made entirely of recycled materials, the protective coating wards off acid-producing…
UBC breaks ground on $23 million renewable energy hub
| Announcement
A new $23 million renewable energy hub will transform an entire city block at the University of British Columbia into a smart energy district, including the province’s first-ever hydrogen refuelling station for light- and heavy-duty vehicles. It…
COVID-19 survey shows almost eight out of 10 adults are worried, bored, stressed, lonely or sad
| Announcement
The pandemic continues to take an emotional toll on people in Canada, with 77 per cent of adults reporting negative emotions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest mental health survey by UBC researchers, in partnership with…
Cool and COVID-safe: How radiant cooling could keep our cities comfortable and healthy
| Announcement
A novel system of chilled panels that can replace air conditioning can also help reduce the risk of indoor disease transmission, suggests new analysis from the University of British Columbia, University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University. The…
Canada’s first 5G drones fly over UBC
| Announcement
Canada’s first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flights over a 5G network took place at UBC last week, showcasing some of the future potential applications of 5G-enabled autonomous flight.