The MiniMinds summer camp helps the youngest of students discover the wonders of science.
Jul 3, 2014
In advance of the B.C. government’s International LNG in BC Conference, UBC is hosting a workshop to bring researchers and industry leaders together
May 20, 2014
Student creates self-folding paper that takes on creative shapes before your eyes, and may completely change the packaging industry.
May 8, 2014
Engineering grad Jennifer Peverelle is headed to a career in the U.S., thanks to her own creativity and initiative.
May 7, 2014
Professors are crafting new approaches to courses across UBC campuses and students are taking notice.
Apr 30, 2014 - by Hilary Thomson
Researchers are programming robots to communicate with people using human-like body language and cues, an important step toward bringing robots into homes.
Apr 11, 2014
The UBC Supermileage Team has developed two vehicles, the Odysseus and the Mark IX, to send to the annual Shell Eco-Marathon Americas competition for ultra energy-efficient vehicles on April 24 in Houston, Texas.
Apr 1, 2014
Research ranging from Latin poetry to neuroethics at UBC has received an $8.5 million boost in federal funding for eight professors appointed or renewed as Canada Research Chairs.
Mar 28, 2014
New lightweight magnesium car parts are helping to cut down emissions.
Mar 26, 2014 - by Heather Amos
UBC venture has a new approach to 3D bioprinting to create human cells for drug trials.
Mar 17, 2014
Few women and a looming skills shortage could create a crisis for the industry, says UBC’s Sheryl Staub-French.
Mar 7, 2014
Researchers use fishing line and sewing thread to create cheap artificial muscles for use in medical devices, robots and fabrics.
Feb 20, 2014
UBC students showcase their engineering talents in a fast-paced robotic car race.
Feb 4, 2014
New institute will help developing countries benefit from their mining resources in environmentally and socially responsible ways.
Jan 29, 2014
Anti-homophobia efforts in schools can reduce the odds of suicidal thoughts and attempts by LGBT and straight students, a new UBC study finds.
Jan 20, 2014
Two UBC professors have joined forces for a new course that challenges students to ask big questions about nuclear weapons.
Jan 15, 2014
3-D X-ray technology could pave the way for new a generation of defect-free, lightweight cars and planes
Jan 9, 2014 - by Paul Marck
UBC research in fish ecology, oil sands, energy efficient buildings and wearable electronics received a $9-million boost today through NSERC.
Jan 9, 2014
UBC engineers are developing technology to turn rigid electronics into garments that move with you.
Jan 9, 2014 - by Heather Amos
Eighteen UBC projects have received more than $1.8 million in combined funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund.
Jan 8, 2014
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