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.
Scientists develop first gene-editing treatment for skin conditions
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School of Biomedical Engineering researchers have created a topical CRISPR-based therapy that could offer a lasting cure for a range of skin disorders.
Genome BC and BRIMM launch biomining innovation partnership to transform mining practices
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The partnership is set to grow BC’s local expertise in biomining while demonstrating how biological tools can solve industry challenges.
Helping hands: UBCO research team develops brace to reduce tremors
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UBCO engineers test a lightweight, wearable unit to inhibit involuntary movement.
UBC Applied Science leads $2.5M project to explore hydrogen heating for Vancouver campus
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A three-year project led by Applied Science in collaboration with UBC Facilities, FortisBC and Elomatic is exploring whether campus boilers could one day run entirely on hydrogen, a zero-carbon-emission fuel.
Missing out on local data centres could cost B.C., industry leaders warn
Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage
UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering Mohammad Shahrad speaks on the need for secure, homegrown digital infrastructure in BC as geopolitical risk rises.
Customizable drone solutions improve climate resiliency against flooding
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Working with coastal BC communities, CLEAR’s team of engineers and scientists, and Rogers technology experts aim to co-develop solutions for climate resiliency.
Study offers roadmap for cleaner, lower-cost EV charging in cold weather
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Insights from Alaska help research and planners balance electricity costs and emissions as EV demand grows.
UBCO innovation blocks nanoplastics release from landfill leachate
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Researchers at UBCO’s School of Engineering innovate a dual-layer system that intercepts most micro and nanoplastics before they reach water supplies.
Stem cell engineering breakthrough paves way for next-generation living drugs
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Researchers at the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering discover how to grow specialized immune cells for more accessible off-the-shelf cell therapies to treat cancer, autoimmune disorders and more.