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UBC doctoral student Hossein Montazerian takes a close look at a tiny sensor embedded into a fibre.

UBC researchers create washable sensor that can be woven into materials

By Patty Wellborn on May 16, 2019

Forget the smart watch. Bring on the smart shirt.

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Book and clothing donation bins.

Safer donation bins a step closer to reality

By Patty Wellborn on May 9, 2019

A project to prevent people from getting trapped in clothing donations bins has received a boost in funding.

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UBC engineer Kevin Golovin says ice buildup may become a thing of the past.

Clearing an icy windshield is about to get easier, says UBC engineer

By Nathan Skolski on April 26, 2019

Scraping an icy windshield can be a seasonal struggle for those that live in colder climates. But engineers from UBC’s Okanagan campus are aiming to ease that winter frustration with a new surface coating that can shed ice from large areas using little effort.

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Host Pat Kennedy listens while Dr. Meghan Grant explains the up and down journey she endured on her way to becoming a gold medal cyclist for Canada.

Gold-medal cyclist shares stories of tragedies and triumph

By Patty Wellborn on April 8, 2019

Anybody who has ever endured a miss-step or a bit of bad luck could have taken away a message of encouragement from Canadian cyclist Meghan Grant Friday morning.

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UBCO School of Engineering researcher Mohammad Arjmand examines the new polymer-based brake pad which could revolutionize braking systems in cars and trains.

New technology accelerates the science of deceleration

By Patty Wellborn on March 14, 2019

While it’s not a case of reinventing the wheel, researchers are looking at ways to improve standard braking equipment on trains and cars.

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School of Engineering Professor Kasun Hewage.

Thinking smart about energy use

By Nathan Skolski on January 11, 2019

British Columbia is poised to become more energy efficient and sustainable thanks to a new research collaboration announced today between FortisBC and UBC Okanagan. They’ve created a Smart Energy Research Chair position to help optimize energy use in BC and reduce the province’s greenhouse gas footprint.

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A busy street scene in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Q&A: UBC professor examines consumer conflict

By Patty Wellborn on November 7, 2018

When Hong Kong was handed over to China in 1997, it opened consumer opportunities that the residents of China had never previously accessed. Now, tensions continue to escalate, as those who live there feel invaded by those who shop there.

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Jacques-Olivier Pesme, wine industry expert at UBC leads a wine leader forum while gathering infomraiton for the newly-released BC Wine Territory Identity report.

UBC launches report about BC wine territory identity

By Patty Wellborn on October 25, 2018

Researchers at UBC have released a report today, BC Wine Territory Identity, presenting findings from their work with the wine industry across the province.

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UBC Okanagan researcher Matiyas Bezabeh is studying the effect of extreme wind loads on tall timber building models at the Wind Engineering, Energy and Environment Research Institute

Creating homes to withstand tornadoes

By Patty Wellborn on October 24, 2018

New research from the UBC’s School of Engineering and Western University provides a roadmap to safer building designs in tornado-prone areas.

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New research looks at impact of construction on natural habitats

UBC engineers work to protect ecosystems

By Patty Wellborn on October 1, 2018

Working with Bow River stakeholders in the Calgary area, UBC Okanagan researchers are investigating ways to reduce the negative impact of construction on sensitive aquatic ecosystems.

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