Announcement Type: External
Announcements external-to-APSC (e.g. NURS, UBC, etc)
UBC researchers awarded $38.1M to lead health research through CIHR's Fall 2024 Project Grant competition
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Nursing, biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering and mechanical engineering experts among researchers leading CIHR-funded projects.
UBCO will help more youth explore engineering careers with Geering Up expansion
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Geering Up is increasing its outreach and programming to inspire and engage youth in STEM education at UBC Okanagan, thanks to new funding from FortisBC over three years.
UBC Okanagan researcher using quantum innovation to enhance data security in laser-based communications
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Dr. Jonathan Holzman is laser-focused on advancing the science of ground-to-satellite communication. His project ReQON: Reconfigurable Quantum Optical Networking has received funding from NSERC and the United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI).
UBC Engineering alum receives 2024-25 Alumni Builder Award
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Shola Fashanu, BASc '22, is being recognized for her significant contributions to the UBC Okanagan campus during her time as a student and after graduation.
Nine UBC-led research projects to advance quantum innovation
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Three projects led by electrical and computer engineering experts Olivia di Matteo and Lukas Chrowtoski, as well as Chen Feng from the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering, have been awarded over $2.6 million in NSERC funding.
UBC Okanagan partnerships fuel energy efficiency research for BC and beyond
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SOE's Dr. Kasun Hewage was appointed the Smart Energy Research Chair position to help optimize provincial energy and reduce BC’s greenhouse gas footprint.
UBC Okanagan engineering professor bringing comfort and joy to children impacted by conflict
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Ahead of Orthodox Christmas, Dr. Ray Taheri will travel to Moldova, Romania and Ukraine, where he will donate gifts of toys to schools, orphanages and churches. These include toys made by UBC engineering students.
Dayag Sheykhkarimli awarded the H.L. Holmes Award from the National Research Council of Canada
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Congratulations to SBME postdoctoral researcher Dayag Sheykhkarimli for receiving $100,000/year for two years from the H.L Holmes Award by the National Research Council of Canada.
Applied Science faculty, students receive inaugural Wall Legacy Awards for sustainability research
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Applied Science faculty and graduate students received funding for projects centred around the climate transition, water systems and transportation efficiency.
Research from UBC and the University of Manitoba explores the developmental origins of the human immune system
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New research from UBC and the University of Manitoba explores the developmental origins of the human immune system and reveals unexpected lineage relationships.