Topics: Research Excellence
UBC Applied Science projects awarded $1.2M in federal research infrastructure support
| Announcement
Eight research projects based at UBC Applied Science have together received $1.2 million in support for labs and equipment through the Canada Foundation for Innovation's John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF).
From accelerating particles to advancing public health
CZ Biohub | | Media coverage
Andrew Cote, a graduate of the UBC Engineering Physics program, reflects on his role in CZ Biohub’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The National Research Council of Canada and the University of British Columbia launch new Collaboration Centre for clean energy transition
Business Insider | | Media coverage
The smart membrane: a new weapon against oil pollution
| Spotlight
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed a low-cost, reusable membrane that can be used to separate oil and water on demand and with near-perfect efficiency. The new technology may make processes such as industrial wastewater…
UBC parkade project to use solar energy for hydrogen vehicles
Victoria News | | Media coverage
Also appeared in Surrey Now-Leader, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News, Langley Advance Times,
Why one city block at UBC is turning into a $23M 'living laboratory'
Vancouver is Awesome | | Media coverage
Carbon-neutral coating could give new life to ailing sewer pipes
| Announcement
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed an eco-friendly spray-on coating that could extend the lifespan of sewage systems by decades. Made entirely of recycled materials, the protective coating wards off acid-…
UBC breaks ground on $23 million renewable energy hub
| Announcement
A new $23 million renewable energy hub will transform an entire city block at the University of British Columbia into a smart energy district, including the province’s first-ever hydrogen refuelling station for light- and heavy-duty vehicles. It…