Topics: SALA

Mari Fujita and Ouri Scott awarded 2026 Margolese Design for Living Prize

| Announcement

One of the highest design accolades in Canada, the $50,000 Margolese Prize spotlights designers whose work encourages a greater understanding of the built environment.

16 Applied Science teams join UBC's flagship entrepreneurial program

| Announcement

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.

Dr. Rachel Scholes awarded $1M Wall Fellowship to advance protection of waterways

| Announcement

UBC Applied Science researcher will develop new ways to keep toxic tire chemicals out of salmon-bearing streams.

Vancouver Tall Challenge Launched to Explore New Approaches to Height and Density

Canadian Architect | | Media coverage

The Vancouver Tall Challenge, organized by Buildner in collaboration with the City of Vancouver and UBC SALA, seeks bold yet thoughtful ideas that respond to the unique character and ambitions of the city.

A Conversation with Thaïsa Way

| Announcement

Dr. Way’s research, publications, and courses challenge established narratives of the emergence of the design professions by exploring the ways that gender, class, and race were shaping forces.

UBC student project taking shape in Boundary Bay

Delta Optimist | | Media coverage

UBC SALA graduate students have been building a project called The Perch, a feature pavilion located in Boundary Bay Regional Park.

Over $12 million in federal funding awarded to UBC Applied Science researchers

| Announcement

53 Applied Science-led projects received funds from the NSERC Discovery Research Program, which supports transformative projects that creatively address complex problems across disciplines

Exceptional UBC Applied Science staff and faculty recognized with 2026 Dean's Awards

| Announcement

Ten staff and faculty members have been recognized for their exemplary contributions to the Faculty.

Strange is Change: Community and the Unconventional

| Spotlight

Robert Ferguson, Master of Architecture and Landscape Architecture graduate, is recognized as a 2026 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.

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