Topics: Engineering
APSC researchers study microplastics in the Fraser River with Ocean Diagnostics' technology
| Announcement
UBC biochemical engineering researchers Dr. Mona Rahmani and Dr. Johan Foster are collaborating with Ocean Diagnostics to track microplastic pollution in the Fraser River.
Why are there so many mining companies in the Southwest with Canadian ties?
KNAU Arizona Public Radio | | Media coverage
Four UBC Applied Science projects receive funding through CFI JELF competition
| Announcement
Projects led by researchers in Engineering and Nursing received grants from the Canada Foundation for Innovation John R. Evans Leaders Fund to help propel innovation and build a resilient Canada.
Finding your fit: Myths and realities about choosing an engineering program
| Spotlight
There are many misconceptions out there about engineering programs – the engineering discipline you choose to specialize in after your first year as a UBC Engineering student. You might have heard that you should already know what engineering…
APSC researchers awarded over $4 million in CIHR funding for healthcare projects
| Announcement
The projects, led by researchers from the School of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering, are among 51 UBC projects to receive funding through the Canadian Institutes for Health Research Project Grants.
More than one path: Understanding the connections between engineering programs
| Spotlight
Choosing which engineering program to specialize in can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re looking at more than a dozen options and trying to figure out which is most aligned with your strengths and interests.
Mars madness takes over at annual UBC student robot competition
| Announcement
The students of ENPH 253: Introduction to Instrument Design took on an out-of-this-world challenge for the annual autonomous robot competition, building bots to navigate a Mars-based colony.
Be ready for a rewarding career right after graduation
| Spotlight
Engineering graduates enter the workforce with proven skills, hands-on experience and the confidence to succeed on the job. Compared to many educational pathways, engineering students are some of the most workforce-ready individuals in today’s job…
Engineering Physics Robot Competition
Aug 6, 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Event
Cheer on 16 teams of Engineering Physics students as they put their fully autonomous, student-built robots to the test in timed two-minute heats through a series of simulated Mars missions.
UBC-developed placental monitoring technology receives ARPA-H funding
| Announcement
A technology co-invented by Dr. Farah Deeba and UBC Applied Science Professor Dr. Robert Rohling has received significant funding for expanded clinic studies.