Announcement Type: External
Announcements external-to-APSC (e.g. NURS, UBC, etc)
Accounting for climate change: New experiential learning opportunities
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Transitioning to a sustainable economy requires building a diverse workforce with relevant climate-skills. UBC Sustainability Education Fellows, including Civil Engineering's Dr. Tamara Etmannski, discuss how developing these skills can start…
Research Excellence Clusters Funded in 2025/26
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Research Excellence Clusters led APSC researchers receive funding through the Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters.
UBC research tackles toxic tire chemical to protect aquatic life
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A research initiative led by Dr. Rachel Scholes is addressing the environmental impact of 6PPDQ, a toxic chemical produced from tire wear that poses a significant threat to sensitive aquatic species.
Dr. Peter Zandstra awarded Killam Prize in Engineering
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The $100,000 Killam Prize is awarded to Canadian scholars who embody research excellence. The School of Biomedical Engineering's Director was recognized for his pioneering contributions in stem cell-derived tissue development and therapeutic…
Collaboration to advance quantum photonic chip technology
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UBC Blusson QMI researchers, led by Lukas Chrostowski, receive over $1 million in funding from NSERC and NRC as part of Canada's National Quantum Strategy.
UBC Applied Science professors receive 2024 Faculty Research Awards
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Govind Kaigala of the School of Biomedical Engineering, and Mohammad Arjmand and Shahria Alam of the UBCO School of Engineering have been recognized for their research excellence and scholarly achievements.
Dr. Bernard Laval reappointed as department head
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Dr. Laval's new 5-year term will begin July 1, 2025.
Breaking down stereotypes to support women in engineering
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Mentorship and promoting diversity are key to growing the number of women in the field, explains Engineering Professor Dr. Sumi Siddiqua.
UBC researchers collaborating with City of Richmond and industry to reduce construction and demolition waste
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Researchers at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering and the Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute have embarked on an interdisciplinary project to tackle the environmental challenges posed by construction and demolition waste.
New Director of the Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory (AMPEL)
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Professor Dan Bizzotto has accepted a three-year term as Director of the Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory (AMPEL) effective February 1, 2025.