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Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Engineering receive GCRC funding

| Announcement

Four Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Engineering faculty members will receive funding through UBC's Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) competition.

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

The Star | | Media coverage

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.

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

UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | | Media coverage

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. 

Could AI and lab-grown sperm solve male infertility?

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Using 3D bioprinting and other cutting-edge technologies, a team of UBC researchers led by Dr. Ryan Flannigan is bringing new hope to men with a severe form of infertility.

From refugee camp to UBC to an impressive career at Kiewit

| Spotlight

What got you interested in engineering?I was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country that’s been embroiled in civil war for decades, and I grew up in a refugee camp in Swaziland. For some reason, even as a very small child, I was…

Looking for a career with growth potential? Engineering is a great choice

| Spotlight

Want career growth potential? Engineering’s got it Let’s face it: an undergraduate education is a significant investment of time and money. You’ll be paying tuition and spending at least four years of your life in university.

From Sri Lanka to Vancouver: UBC alum named to BC Business 30 Under 30 for healthcare innovation

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UBC Biomedical Engineering alum Madhini Vigneswaran was recently named to the 2025 BC Business 30 Under 30 list for her innovative work in biomedical engineering and her commitment to community.

How Canada is at the forefront of unpacking the potential of DNA data storage

Canada Foundation for Innovation | | Media coverage

Dr. William Hughes, the Director of the School of Engineering at UBCO conducts research into the possibility of "DNA origami" in order to solve big data's big storage problem.

“Forever chemicals” are impacting drinking water safety across Canada. Here’s what you should know.

Cottage Life | | Media coverage

UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering Associate Professor Johan Foster explains how the device that his research group has developed can identify the presence of Forever chemicals seeping into public drinking water and wells.

UBCO researchers pioneer advanced mechanical heart valve

| Announcement

Homegrown innovation offers improved performance and longevity for patients.

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