Topics: Research Excellence
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.
Landslide risk assessment and mitigation options analysis for the Whitehorse escarpment
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What’s the risk? Geological engineering students conduct a landslide risk assessment in Whitehorse
Research Excellence Clusters Funded in 2025/26
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Research Excellence Clusters led APSC researchers receive funding through the Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters.
Clean Hydrogen: Designing An Innovative Methane Pyrolysis Plant
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Chemical engineering students propose a clean energy breakthrough
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.