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30 years of sparking discovery

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Celebrating three decades of providing youth in British Columbia with opportunities to investigate STEM education in a fun and educational environment.

The UBC Pipeline Integrity Institute (PII) Celebrates a Decade of Excellence in Pipeline Education and Research

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This year marks a significant milestone for UBC Pipeline Integrity Institute (PII) – 10 years of advancing innovation and impacting pipeline education and research. The PII has grown into a thriving hub of academic excellence and industry…

Nine SBME Research Projects Receive Major Funding from the Stem Cell Network

UBC School of Biomedical Engineering | | Media coverage

9 research projects led by investigators from the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) have been awarded funding from the Stem Cell Network (SCN) to advance cutting-edge research in stem cell and regenerative medicine. 

Quantum simulation maps lattice gauge theory to scalable digital circuits

Quantum Zeitgeist | | Media coverage

UBC Engineering Assistant Professor Olivia Di Matteo and her team have found a more efficient way to run complex physics simulations on quantum computers by using qutrits—quantum systems with three states—instead of regular two-state qubits, helping…

Beyond blaming red tape

CIM Magazine | | Media coverage

UBC professor Davide Elmo argues that the mining industry needs a fundamental transformation in order to streamline the permitting process and meet today’s environmental and societal expectations.

Taking to the skies – from design and construction project leader to pilot in training

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Job: Pilot in training through the Delta Propel Company Pilot Training Program 

Working at the interface of software and electrical engineering

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A well-rounded engineering education: From key roles at UBC Supermileage to a study abroad term in Denmark and international co-op experiences that have led to career success

AI innovation at UBCO helps shipping ports see what’s coming—literally

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Dr. Zheng Lui, a Professor with UBCO’s School of Engineering, and doctoral student Chengkai Zhang have developed an innovative artificial intelligence system that can accurately predict where ships are heading and arriving, potentially helping…

Could AI and lab-grown sperm solve male infertility?

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Using 3D bioprinting and other cutting-edge technologies, a team of UBC researchers led by Dr. Ryan Flannigan is bringing new hope to men with a severe form of infertility.

UBC innovators unveil novel wood leather soccer ball at Expo 2025

Capital Current | | Media coverage

UBC’s Bioproducts Institute unveil a first-of-its-kind wood leather ball at EXPO 2025 in Osaka Japan. This ball is a symbol of innovation, culture, design, science, and sport aligned with Vancouver hosting the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

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