A team effort comes together with launch of makerspace UBCO
A new home for curious students, faculty and staff to come together to dream, design, prototype and create is almost open for business.
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Aging Well
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New research finds that mould can infiltrate and weaken bio-composite materials
At UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, mould is proving increasingly important in the domain of engineering materials and can lead to early deterioration and structural failure.
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UBC engineers use tech to tackle rental shortage
UBC grad and professor create new way for renters and landlords to connect
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More than 1,650 students graduate from UBC Okanagan this week
For many, it’s one of the biggest milestones of their lives—graduating from university. At UBC’s Okanagan campus, nearly 1,650 students will reach that milestone this week as the university gears up for six convocation ceremonies.
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Awards for Enactus UBC Okanagan in their first-ever national competition
Members of a newly formed Enactus UBC Okanagan team received national recognition competing in their first Enactus Canada National Exposition earlier this month.
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UBC Okanagan honours top faculty and teaching assistants
The finest teachers at UBC’s Okanagan campus were honoured at a special event Thursday.
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UBC and Kal Tire announce research partnership
Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group and the University of British Columbia have formed a research partnership that will allow the two organizations to collaborate in developing technology and innovative solutions for the mining tire industry.
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UBC researchers develop drinking water quality index tool for municipalities
UBC engineers have created a tool that will help municipalities measure water quality, as a way to ensure clean and safe drinking water is coming out of the taps.
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Factory-built homes could help cities with tight housing markets
Cities facing housing shortages should encourage more modular construction to increase options for prospective homebuyers and renters, a UBC researcher says.
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