Topics: Engineering

UBC Engineering grad wins Governor General's Silver Medal

| Announcement

Nomi Danzig has been recognized with Canada's most prestigious academic honour for undergraduate students.

UBC Engineering alum and tech innovator Erik Lindholm receives honorary degree

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Lindholm's revolutionary work has led to the adoption of GPUs in machine learning and AI.

UBCO researchers pioneer advanced mechanical heart valve

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Homegrown innovation offers improved performance and longevity for patients.

Newly opened Gordon B. Shrum building hopes to house global biotech innovation

The Ubyssey | | Media coverage

UBC School of Biomedical Engineering Director Peter Zandstra praises The new Gordon B. Shrum building as it opened its doors last month for students to gain hands-on experience with technologies that can hopefully be implemented in a clinical…

Meet the 15 New UBC Spin-offs in 2024/2025

Innovation UBC | | Media coverage

Explore how the UBC Faculty of Applied Science contributed to 4 of 15 new spin-offs launched this year with support from the Inventions and Licensing team at Innovation UBC. These ventures are pushing boundaries in energy, clean water, and…

UBC School of Biomedical Engineering student receives Gold Medal Award from Engineers Canada

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SBME student Neil Mitra recognized for "ambition and heart" in his endeavours to innovate diagnostic technologies.

Two UBC Engineering professors named Canadian Academy of Engineering Fellows

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Dr. Julian Zhishen Cheng of UBCO School of Engineering and Dr. Vincent Wong of UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering recognized for outstanding contributions to engineering in Canada.

BC mining sector calls for streamlined permitting

Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage

John Steen, Director of the UBC Bradshaw Research Initiative in Minerals and Mining, speaks on the economic impact of an accelerated mining permitting process. 

Build a well-balanced life as a UBC Engineering student

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There’s a lot more to being a UBC Engineering student than meeting the requirements of your degree!

Next-gen technology helps high-rises ride out earthquakes

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UBC Civil Engineering Professor Dr. Tony Yang and team develop a new system to help towers withstand major earthquakes.

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