Topics: Engineering
UBCO engineering researcher named an international leader in earthquake-resilient construction
| Announcement
Dr. Lisa Tobber's collaboration with New Zealand researchers aims to strengthen the safety and resilience of prefabricated buildings.
From TRU to UBC: A transfer journey into computer engineering
| Spotlight
What got you interested in engineering? A lot of different things. Math and science always came naturally to me in elementary school, and in high school I took a coding course and a robotics course. Everything just clicked — the logic made…
HATCH Venture Builder celebrates the graduation of six high-impact start-ups
| Announcement
Four of the six ventures graduating from the accelerator are affiliated with UBC Applied Science.
UBC Okanagan engineering professors recognized with national CSCE honours
| Announcement
UBCO School of Engineering professors Dr. Shahria Alam and Dr. Qian Chen have received prestigious national honours from the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering for their outstanding contributions to engineering.
New technology at Hupacasath’s water treatment plant garners award for NTC Capital Program
Ha-Shilth-Sa | | Media coverage
Hupacasath has always had issues with clean drinking water at the Klehkoot reserve and have looked at many options over the years. The nation has worked with UBC and NTC to pilot a successful clean drinking water project.
AI data centres are coming to Vancouver. Here's what experts want you to know
Vancity Lookout | | Media coverage
UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering professor Mohammad Shahrad sheds light on the nuances of the construction of two large AI data centres in Vancouver on the horizon.
Turn ideas into impact: Inside UBC engineering’s hands‑on, project‑based capstone experience
| Spotlight
Capstone projects are the culmination of your engineering degree. Over two semesters, you’ll have the opportunity to apply everything you’ve learned in your courses to develop a solution to a challenging, open-ended real-world problem, often in…
Professor Bern Klein Receives MetSoc Research Excellence Award
Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering | | Media coverage
UBC Mining Engineering Professor Bern Klein has been named the 2026 recipient of the MetSoc Research Excellence Award, one of the most prestigious honours in the field of metallurgy and materials science in Canada.
Exceptional UBC Applied Science staff and faculty recognized with 2026 Dean's Awards
| Announcement
Ten staff and faculty members have been recognized for their exemplary contributions to the Faculty.
One World Lithium Taps UBC Team to Advance Local Cleantech Innovation
techcouver | | Media coverage
One World Lithium is collaborating with UBC Mechanical Engineering's Alex Tavasoli to accelerate research and development of the firm’s single-step Direct Lithium Carbonation Extraction Technology.