Topics: Research Excellence
UBC team calls for more widespread use of COVID-19 rapid testing
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Carbon-neutral coating could give new life to ailing sewer pipes
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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-…
UBC breaks ground on $23 million renewable energy hub
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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
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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
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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
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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.
What can Craigslist tell us about Metro Vancouver’s rental housing market?
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Renters seeking affordable housing in Metro Vancouver are finding it in larger shared homes, not one- or two-bedroom condos, suggests an analysis by the Housing Research Collaborative at the University of British Columbia…
UBC Engineering Physics students beat out Ivy League competitors for Citadel West Coast Data Open win
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The following article originally appeared on the UBC Engineering Physics website. The Citadel West Coast Regional Data Open is one of western North America’s most renowned data science-focused competitions. Hosted by one of the world’s largest…
UBC Nursing prof receives CIHR support for COVID-19 research project
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A research project co-led by Saima Hirani, a professor in the UBC School of Nursing, has been awarded funding through a Canadian Institutes of Health Research program aimed at "[further improving] our understanding of COVID-19…