Topics: Research Excellence
NRCan invests $5.8M for future of green infrastructure projects at UBC Applied Science
| Announcement
Two UBC Faculty of Applied Science projects aimed at delivering innovative energy solutions will receive support from Natural Resources Canada, the Government of Canada announced today.
John MacDonald receives alumni UBC Research and Innovation Award
| Announcement
APSC alumnus John MacDonald has been named the recipient of alumni UBC’s Research and Innovation Award, one of the alumni UBC Achievement Awards. The Research and Innovation Award recognizes UBC or honorary alumni whose outstanding research…
Understanding the building blocks of life
| Announcement
Researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of California, Santa Barbara have developed a mathematical theory which accurately describes certain mechanical behavior of the cell skeleton (the "cytoskeleton…
How you lock your smartphone can reveal your age: UBC study
| Announcement
Older smartphone users tend to rely more on their phones’ auto lock feature compared to younger users, a new UBC study has found. They also prefer using PINs over fingerprints to unlock their phones. Researchers also found that older users are more…