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German President's visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions

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UBC Applied Science research is making waves - with the President of Germany visiting UBC to see the practical solutions that Applied Science researchers are developing to address complex challenges like climate change and clean energy.

Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Engineering receive GCRC funding

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Four Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Engineering faculty members will receive funding through UBC's Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) competition.

UBC opens Gordon B. Shrum Building, Canada’s first purpose-built biomedical engineering facility

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New home of UBC’s School of Biomedical Engineering will advance health solutions and grow Canada’s biotech sector

New stir stick detects drink spiking in seconds

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The Spikeless device prototype changes colour when exposed to harmful drug concentrations in any drink.

UBC research tackles toxic tire chemical to protect aquatic life

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A research initiative led by Dr. Rachel Scholes is addressing the environmental impact of 6PPDQ, a toxic chemical produced from tire wear that poses a significant threat to sensitive aquatic species.

Dr. Peter Zandstra awarded Killam Prize in Engineering

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The $100,000 Killam Prize is awarded to Canadian scholars who embody research excellence. The School of Biomedical Engineering's Director was recognized for his pioneering contributions in stem cell-derived tissue development and therapeutic…

Collaboration to advance quantum photonic chip technology

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UBC Blusson QMI researchers, led by Lukas Chrostowski, receive over $1 million in funding from NSERC and NRC as part of Canada's National Quantum Strategy. 

UBC Applied Science professors receive 2024 Faculty Research Awards

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Govind Kaigala of the School of Biomedical Engineering, and Mohammad Arjmand and Shahria Alam of the UBCO School of Engineering have been recognized for their research excellence and scholarly achievements. 

BC researchers are turning oil sands waste into carbon fibres

BC Business | | Media coverage

Producing large quantities of the usable green carbon fibres could prove challenging, says Material Engineering's Dr. Yasmine Abdin

AI-powered robotics are building smarter structures in B.C.'s backyard

Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage

UBC researchers devising faster, less costly construction methods to build more homes

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