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Smarter sensors developed at UBC deliver core insights
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UBC Mining Professor Bern Klein's innovative research into sensors is making is mining operations more sustainable and efficient.
Opinion: Defence spending must include health spending too
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Biotech investment can deliver on Canada’s NATO commitments, protect citizens and drive economic growth, says UBC School of Biomedical Engineering Director Dr. Peter Zandstra.
An engineering degree launches a career in business consulting
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Job: Consultant at Boston Consulting GroupWould you be surprised to learn that a degree in mining engineering can launch a career in business consulting? Denny Tian says that the knowledge and problem-solving skills he acquired in mining engineering…
“Being a great problem solver improves your ability to contribute and opens up opportunity for personal freedom.”
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Job: CEO and Co-Founder of Sens.AI
Electrical engineering alum turned entrepreneur: Meet Natik
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Job: Co-founder of YCJ Venture Studio
1999 Harley-Davidson is powered by a Kubota tractor engine
Driving | | Media coverage
UBC Engineering student Alexandre Jennison built a biodiesel-powered motorcycle and plans on riding it 1,200 miles across the West Coast to prove that clean fuels aren’t just the future. They’re ready right now.
“Engineering is a great degree if you are interested in launching a company.” Meet entrepreneur Kunal Sethi
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Job: CEO and Co-founder or UVX Inc.
UBC innovators unveil novel wood leather soccer ball at Expo 2025
Capital Current | | Media coverage
UBC’s Bioproducts Institute unveil a first-of-its-kind wood leather ball at EXPO 2025 in Osaka Japan. This ball is a symbol of innovation, culture, design, science, and sport aligned with Vancouver hosting the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
New stir stick detects drink spiking in seconds
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The Spikeless device prototype changes colour when exposed to harmful drug concentrations in any drink.