Faculty of Applied Science
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Canada needs 22 million homes fast. UBC and partners are delivering solutions
Pushing the economy forward: UBC’s joint efforts with industry and local communities are accelerating housing solutions, lowering costs and creating jobs.
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15 ways UBC researchers broke new ground in 2025
Here are 15 highlights showing how UBC researchers and key partners advanced knowledge, technology and real-world solutions in 2025.
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How AbCellera grew from a UBC lab to a global biotech company
A UBC spin-off powered by alumni talent, pushing B.C.’s economy forward.
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How a UBC course helps students transform climate anxiety into agency
UBC Nursing’s Monica Rana helps students turn climate anxiety into action—exploring health impacts, resilience strategies and inclusion at COP30. Discover how climate-aware communities and nurses can make a difference.
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UBC launches world’s first mushroom-powered waterless toilet
UBC researchers are launching the world’s first mushroom-powered waterless toilet at the UBC Botanical Garden on Sept. 26. The MycoToilet turns human waste into nutrient-rich compost and features a modern, sustainable design.
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B.C.’s e-bike rebates boost affordability, health and sustainable mobility
New UBC study finds B.C.’s income-based e-bike rebate program improved access, encouraged active travel and reduced car use.
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Addressing five health issues in men could save thousands of lives – and billions of dollars
Canada could save tens of thousands of lives and up to $12.4 billion annually by addressing the five most prominent health issues in men, according to new modelling.
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Next-gen technology helps high-rises ride out earthquakes
UBC researchers have developed a new structural system that helps high-rise buildings withstand major earthquakes—keeping both the building and its occupants safe.





