New Age Materials

New Age Materials

From automobiles and airplanes to boats and bathtubs, composite materials are found in everyday objects and are having transformative effects in large-scale, high-performance industrial settings as well.

From Head to Hip

From Head to Hip

Smart, high-impact, intelligent materials are a researcher’s dream. Add the opportunity to collaborate with global academic and industry partners to conduct life-changing research and you’re destined to have impact.

Fire in the Sky

Fire in the Sky

Nearly 2,000 wildfires sweep the province of BC each summer. Air tanker pilots battle the blaze high above the treeline and face a unique mix of challenges in their firefighting pursuits.

Vibrant Vines

Vibrant Vines

UBC Okanagan has partnered with KEDGE business school in Bordeaux, France to support the BC wine industry in developing a regional identity for local Okanagan producers.

Revolutionary Recycling

Revolutionary Recycling

Contaminants. By-products. Waste. Common descriptors that have become synonymous with the impact of modern living. UBC is conducting ground-breaking new research across multiple disciplines to combat the negative effects industrial activities have on our natural surroundings.

Living Labs

Living Labs

The Living Lab concept isn’t new to UBC but we’re finding new and exciting ways to expand our partnerships with industry and community organizations beyond our four walls.