Topics: Engineering
German President's visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions
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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.
Are you addicted to your AI chatbot? It might be by design
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New research from UBC Computer and Electrical Engineering shows some people are developing addictive patterns of AI chatbot use—and it’s affecting their daily lives.
UBC Engineering students innovate for impact
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UBC Engineering students presented impactful solutions to the complex challenges facing our communities at Design and Innovation Day 2026.
2025/26 Killam teaching awards recognize UBC Applied Science faculty and grad students
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Six members of the Applied Science community have received awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to teaching and learning.
Bridges, roadways threatened by changes in weather patterns
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UBCO researchers offer a road map to prioritize what to fix first.
The sustainable curriculum
CIM Magazine | | Media coverage
Tonia Welch, assistant professor and associate head of the undergraduate program at UBC’s Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering speaks on how UBC is teaching future miners to keep sustainability in mind.
How to build, destroy and rebuild a racecar
The Ubyssey | | Media coverage
Before this year, UBC Baja SAE, one of UBC Engineering’s six automotive design teams, hadn't made it to competition in seven years. Pandemic setbacks and a loss of institutional knowledge had left them unable to build a functional vehicle — until…
UBC appoints Dr. Peter Zandstra as Vice-President, Research and Innovation
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Dr. Peter Zandstra has has led the development of programs that prepare the next generation of leaders at UBC to address challenges across biology, medicine, and technology.
A new space for creativity and collaboration
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The Digital Design Studio is a new teaching and learning space for the next generation of engineers and designers to develop the interdisciplinary skills necessary to meet the challenges of the future.
UBC Applied Science launches new Wheaton Professorship in Mine Economics and Innovation
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UBC has never had a professor dedicated exclusively to mine economics and finance. Now, the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering can offer courses taught by an expert in this evolving, increasingly critical field.