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.
UBC-developed placental monitoring technology receives ARPA-H funding
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A technology co-invented by Dr. Farah Deeba and UBC Applied Science Professor Dr. Robert Rohling has received significant funding for expanded clinic studies.
Seatbelts still essential, but nearly 9 in 10 pregnant people didn’t achieve recommended seatbelt placement: study
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UBC engineers mapped how pregnancy changes seatbelt fit, laying the groundwork for future restraint design.
From UBC Engineering to the Royal Canadian Air Force
| Spotlight
What kind of work do you do? I’m an Aerospace Engineering Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, where I support the airworthiness, maintenance and long-term fleet management of the CP-140 Aurora aircraft. My role blends engineering,…
Over $12 million in federal funding awarded to UBC Applied Science researchers
| Announcement
53 Applied Science-led projects received funds from the NSERC Discovery Research Program, which supports transformative projects that creatively address complex problems across disciplines
Wheaton donation backs new mining education centre at Britannia Mine Museum
Canadian Mining Journal | | Media coverage
Wheaton’s contribution will support a new collaboration between the Britannia Mine Museum and the UBC Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, providing mining students with on-site classroom space for field-based learning.
Ottawa announces investment of up to $400M in Teck critical minerals smelter in Trail, B.C.
CBC | | Media coverage
UBC Mining Professor John Steen chimes in on the $400 million federal-backed financing that could double production of key strategic metals used in defence, semiconductors and clean energy technologies.
Billions of doses later: Global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe, effective and full of promise
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Comprehensive review brings together global evidence to strengthen public trust and counter misinformation as mRNA vaccines expand to prevent and treat more diseases.
UBC Faculty of Applied Science 2026 appointments
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Drs. Mark Martinez and Casey Keulen have been appointed to leadership roles with the Faculty of Applied Science and Dr. Reza Vaziri is re-appointed as Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs.
A made-in-BC heat pump with global impact
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A UBC Okanagan School of Engineering graduate built Vitalis, a Kelowna clean refrigeration company, that is now positioned for export growth.