Topics: Engineering
15 ways UBC researchers broke new ground in 2025
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UBC Applied Science projects Spikeless and the MycoToilet are among the top research stories of the year.
UBC Engineering: Success Starts Here
Feb 26, 2026 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Event
Learn more about the supports and resources available to our students to ensure you'll be successful in UBC Engineering.
UBC remembers the women of École Polytechnique
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14 Not Forgotten memorials were held at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan on December 1 to honour the women killed and injured at École Polytechnique de Montréal 36 years ago.
Breaking things to build better, safer products
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What sparked your interest in engineering?I grew up in southern Germany, which is a major hub for automotive engineering. From a very early age, I was exposed to cars and I was always curious about their technical aspects. That led me to engineering…
Bringing a data-driven approach to watershed management
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“My research group is developing the practical tools needed to improve our understanding of how water and solutes move through watersheds,” says Dr. Ali Ameli. “By merging engineering and scientific backgrounds, we can make informed science-…
Learning by Building: How Curiosity led me to Spacecraft Systems
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Yousif El-Wishahy, a graduating Engineering Physics student is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
Student maps where cyclists really go—and why it matters for city planning
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Research models real-world bike tours across the Okanagan to show how distance, time and routes shape where riders stop.
Microbe-assisted mining
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UBC catalyzing success for the mineral industry with data-powered and nature-forward solutions.
An engineering degree sets you up for more than engineering
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The career trajectories of UBC Engineering alumni are proof of this statement from UBC Dean of Engineering James Olson. While many graduates pursue traditional engineering roles, many end up working in other areas – from management consulting and…
Student innovation connects wildfire resilience, safety to home design
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UBC Okanagan Engineering students create a guide to sustainable, fire-resilient housing suited to BC’s interior.