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.
Air quality improves across much of B.C., but risks remain in some communities
CTV News | | Media coverage
Naomi Zimmerman, an associate professor at UBC and Canada Research Chair in real-world air quality sensing, says the public should pay close attention to daily air quality ratings to monitor their own health.
Opinion: Defence spending must include health spending too
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Biotech investment can deliver on Canada’s NATO commitments, protect citizens and drive economic growth, says UBC School of Biomedical Engineering Director Dr. Peter Zandstra.
Outstanding UBC Applied Science staff and faculty recognized with 2025 Dean’s Awards
| Announcement
Nine faculty and staff members have been recognized for their exemplary contributions.
UBC Engineering Virtual Program Fair
Nov 14, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Event
Explore our 14 undergraduate engineering programs. Connect with faculty, staff, and students from both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses to learn about our courses, career paths, and more at one of Canada's top engineering schools.
Making the most of her UBC experience
| Spotlight
What attracted you to the field of engineering?Academically, math and science were my strong suits and I have always found it satisfying to work on problems and arrive at solutions. My dad had a tire shop and I often found myself doing physical work…
UBC Applied Science researchers receive nearly $2 million from the Peter Wall Legacy Awards
| Announcement
Awardees include Dr. Lisa Tobber, who received a $1 million Wall Fellowship for her project Building Better: Sustainable and Resilient Housing with Precast Concrete
Fast-tracking mining in BC without repeating past mistakes
| Announcement
BC is pushing mineral mining to meet clean energy demand, but UBC experts including BRIMM'S Dr. John Steen stress the need to balance growth with Indigenous rights and the environment
An engineering degree launches a career in business consulting
| Spotlight
Job: Consultant at Boston Consulting GroupWould you be surprised to learn that a degree in mining engineering can launch a career in business consulting? Denny Tian says that the knowledge and problem-solving skills he acquired in mining engineering…
How engineering skills transfer to the C-suite
| Spotlight
Job: President and CEO of Banyan Gold Corporation