Topics: Engineering
German President's visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions
| Announcement
UBC Applied Science research is making waves - with the President of Germany visiting UBC to see the practical solutions that Applied Science researchers are developing to address complex challenges like climate change and clean energy.
President of Women in Engineering offers advice to incoming students
| Spotlight
What attracted you to the field of engineering?When I was exploring career paths where I could use my strengths in math and science, engineering stood out for offering the largest breadth opportunities.I also believed that an engineering degree…
Yukon First Nation calls for accountability over mine disaster
Canada's National Observer | | Media coverage
Nadja Kunz, Canada Research Chair in Mine Water Management and Stewardship and associate professor at the University of British Columbia, shares her concerns about how quickly new mining projects are being approved in Yukon and whether Indigenous…
Integrated engineering set Han Yu up to work on drivetrain systems for Hyundai
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Job: Design engineer, Hyundai Motor Group Why did you choose to study engineering at UBC?I was interested in engineering from when I was a small child – I remember how satisfying it was when I was able to fix a friend’s broken toy. As I got…
“Engineering is a great degree if you are interested in launching a company.” Meet entrepreneur Kunal Sethi
| Spotlight
Job: CEO and Co-founder or UVX Inc.
Canadian companies advance digital twin technology, despite lagging adoption at home
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
UBC Civil Engineering Professor Sheryl Staub-French urges Canada to adopt a more advanced national strategy for building information modelling to help Canadian engineering industries to evolve.
Beyond the Books: Getting Involved in Engineering Life
Jul 30, 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Event
Event #2 of Get Set for UBC Engineering Summer Events
Meet Teck’s manager of technical growth for new mines
| Spotlight
Job: Manager of Technical Growth at Teck Resources Limited
UBC/UNBC environmental engineering program offers best of both worlds
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Why did you want to study engineering?I found it hard to figure out what I wanted to study, and in grades 11 and 12 I felt like I had way too many options to choose from. One day in math class I thought ‘I’d like to do a degree where I can do a fair…
Vantage One set the foundation for Charisma’s success at UBC Engineering
| Spotlight
How did you become interested in engineering?I always loved math and participated in math competitions like the math Olympiad when I was younger. My parents suggested I look into the applied sciences as something to study in university, rather than…