Topics: Engineering
Marine workers, unions want new ferries built in BC
CBC | | Media coverage
Naval architecture and marine engineering adjunct professor Dan McGreer said labour capacity and cost could make it difficult for local shipyards to build vessels locally.
Quebec eyed as prime spot to suck carbon from atmosphere
CBC | | Media coverage
Chemical engineering professor Dr. Naoko Ellis said direct air capture, which involves removing carbon from the atmosphere, rather than at the source of production, could play a role in sectors such as aviation and concrete manufacturing where…
Scientists have invented a method to break down "forever chemicals" in our drinking water
World Economic Forum | | Media coverage
Chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni led the development of a water treatment that removes “forever chemicals” from drinking water.
Advancing The Sustainability Agenda A Year After Graduating
| Spotlight
Jasmine's journey after graduating with a degree in manufacturing engineering.
Award-winning UBC Engineering student charts a new path in medicine
| Spotlight
In May 2025, Stephanie Quon was named a Rising Star in BC Business’s 2025 Women of the Year Awards for the significant impact she’s had with The Sprouts Initiative, a foundation she started in 2017 that focuses on sustainability and…
UBC Okanagan engineering students show off wildfire prevention ideas
Castanet | | Media coverage
On April 12, an engineering showcase at UBC Okanagan featured innovative projects designed to tackle the pressing threat of climate change.
UBC Engineering adding 338 new domestic student spaces starting in 2024
| Announcement
Starting in fall 2024, UBC Engineering will add 238 spaces in undergraduate chemical, computer, integrated and biomedical engineering at UBC Vancouver. One hundred undergraduate engineering spaces will be added at UBC Okanagan.
UBC to add 778 technology seats with $23M from province
CTV News | | Media coverage
UBC Engineering is adding 338 new domestic seats across the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. This will increase opportunities for Canadian students, and increase the number of engineers available to work on the grand, twin challenges of climate…
UBCO engineering students tackle threat of climate change, wildfires
Kelowna Capital News | | Media coverage
An engineering showcase at UBCO on April 12 featured innovative projects designed to tackle the pressing threat of climate change and the need for sustainable development.
BC’s universities in a new global ranking
Daily Hive | | Media coverage
UBC Engineering ranked among the top 25 universities in the world for engineering and technology in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.