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UBC and Toyota receive federal funds to re-invent wheel manufacturing

The University of British Columbia and Toyota have received a federal grant to develop a new process for producing stronger, lighter and lower-cost aluminum wheels. The Natural Sciences and Engineering […]

Aug 29, 2011

Fear of “grey tsunami” overblown: UBC studies

Fears that Canada’s aging population could lead to skyrocketing health care costs and doctor shortages may be greatly exaggerated, according to two studies by researchers at the University of British Columbia.

Aug 29, 2011

Patient gives back to those who help keep smiles healthy

A volunteer team of UBC dentistry students, professors and consulting dentists work in the Eastside Emergency Dental Clinic in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The clinic is run through the Vancouver Native […]

Aug 29, 2011

UBC unveils $61.8M sustainable makeover to Biological Sciences Complex

A hub for biology research and education at the University of British Columbia has received a $61.8 million makeover that provides more than 2,200 undergraduates and 370 researchers, staff and graduate students with brand new research labs and classrooms featuring the latest sustainability features, including one invented at UBC.

Aug 29, 2011