The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a public university in Canada's western most province, British Columbia. UBC has campuses in Vancouver, Kelowna and British Columbia. UBC was originally part of the McGill University system, but was established in 1908 as the University of British Columbia. Teaching at UBC began in 1915. UBC distinguishes itself with exceptional research work at the Barnfield Marine Science Centre, The Peter Wall Institute for Advance Sciences, medical research and is rated 2nd among all public universities in Canada. UBC has a global influence and attracts students from al over the world. The undergraduate and graduate programs at UBC has nearly 40,000 students. UBC public outreach is superior and media questions are welcome.
Business
Food recalls could be a thing of the past if artificial intelligence (AI) is utilized in food production, according to a recent study from UBC and the University of Guelph.
Aug 10, 2022
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Robotics
A transformative experience working with very sick children changed Paul Bucci's mind about how robots used in human therapy should be designed.
Jul 7, 2022
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Engineering
The creation of high-resolution extrusion printing—think 3D printing but with ink that conducts electricity—has enabled University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers to explore the potential of wearable human motion ...
Jun 16, 2022
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Consumer & Gadgets
Love them or hate them, new mobility devices like e-bikes are here to stay.
Jun 2, 2022
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Robotics
In the quest to build smart skin that mimics the sensing capabilities of natural skin, ionic skins have shown significant advantages. They're made of flexible, biocompatible hydrogels that use ions to carry an electrical ...
Apr 28, 2022
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Robotics
Using autonomous vehicle guidelines, a team of UBC Okanagan researchers has developed a system to improve interactions between people and robots.
Dec 14, 2021
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Electronics & Semiconductors
UBC researchers have created what could be the first battery that is both flexible and washable. It works even when twisted or stretched to twice its normal length, or after being tossed in the laundry.
Dec 9, 2021
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Computer Sciences
UBC researchers have trained computers to predict the next designer drugs before they are even on the market, technology that could save lives.
Nov 15, 2021
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Other
The goal of creating a cleaner fuel for aircraft engines is creating a spark at UBC Okanagan.
Nov 2, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
The summer of 2021 in Western Canada was one of the hottest on record. In BC alone, 59 weather stations registered their hottest temperatures ever on June 27.
Oct 7, 2021
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