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CERC members won one of the three awards under Campus as a Living Lab ‘Grand Challenge’
March 5, 2024
March 5, 2024 The Campus as a Living Lab ‘Grand Challenge’ called for visionary approaches to how British Columbia and Canada can effectively respond and adapt to the climate emergency. This year’s competition, attracted faculty and staff from more than 22 academic departments and operational units across UBC Vancouver and Okanagan, resulting in three projects […]
Faculty of Applied Science News
- Climate advocate honoured on the 15th anniversary of McEwen Family Teacher Recognition Award emma.fennell Thu, 10/02/2025 – 11:53 Awards Heather Eckton (centre-right) receives the 2025 McEwen Family Teacher Recognition Award from Dr. Jim McEwen. They are accompanied by student nominator Jordan Dearsley (left), members of the McEwen family and Applied Science Dean James Olson. This […]
- UBC launches world’s first mushroom-powered waterless toilet emma.fennell Thu, 09/25/2025 – 12:24 SALA The MycoToilet, a mushroom-powered waterless toilet. Photo: Joseph Dahmen This article originally appeared on UBC News. UBC researchers are launching the world’s first mushroom-powered waterless toilet, the MycoToilet, at the UBC Botanical Garden on September 26. The prototype turns human waste into […]
- Two Applied Science staff recognized with 2025 President's Awards emma.fennell Tue, 09/23/2025 – 15:40 Awards External This article originally appeared on UBC Focus on People. Jen Pelletier has received a President's Service Award for Excellence, and Danielle Walker was recognized with a President’s Staff Award for Leadership. Strategic Priority Areas: University for the FutureUniversity for […]
- BC’s e-bike rebates boost affordability, health and sustainable mobility emma.fennell Mon, 09/22/2025 – 14:32 Engineering This article originally appeared on UBC News. Income-based rebates for electric bicycles are helping British Columbians drive less, save money, and generate revenue for the province, a new study has found. The rebates also make e-bikes more accessible to lower-income […]
- Improving women’s cardiovascular health outcomes in Nepal—and globally emma.fennell Mon, 09/22/2025 – 12:48 Nursing Research Excellence External UBC Nursing Assistant Professor Dr. Rubee Dev This article originally appeared on UBC Office of Global Engagement. Mentioned in this Article: Rubee Dev School of Nursing Strategic Priority Areas: Solutions for PeopleSolutions for People UBC Nursing