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UBC scientists propose blueprint for 'universal translator' in quantum networks

UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Joseph Salfi and his team are proposing a solution to a key hurdle in quantum networking: a device that can “translate” microwave to optical signals and vice versa.

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Predicting deadly rockfall would have been impossible, say geologists

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‘Randomness and chaos’: The invisible, unpredictable forces behind fatal rockfall

Davide Elmo, a mining engineering professor at the University of British Columbia shares his thoughts on the deadly rockslide in Banff National Park, and the overall unpredictable nature of natural disasters.

June 20, 2025

UBC School of Biomedical Engineering

Nine SBME Research Projects Receive Major Funding from the Stem Cell Network

9 research projects led by investigators from the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) have been awarded funding from the Stem Cell Network (SCN) to advance cutting-edge research in stem cell and regenerative medicine.

June 16, 2025

UBC Applied Science

AI innovation at UBCO helps shipping ports see what’s coming—literally

Dr. Zheng Lui, a Professor with UBCO’s School of Engineering, and doctoral student Chengkai Zhang have developed an innovative artificial intelligence system that can accurately predict where ships are heading and arriving, potentially helping Canadian ports better prepare for incoming vessels and respond more efficiently to global supply chain disruptions.

June 11, 2025