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German President’s visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions
The University of British Columbia today hosted Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of Germany, as part of his first official visit to Canada.$83.6M to Accelerate Community Energy Transformation
The University of Victoria will lead a national, multi-partner research initiative that will help get Canada to net zero—one community at a time—with thanks to an $83.6-million investment from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) is a collaborative initiative that brings together over 40 partners, including Indigenous knowledge keepers and community leaders,…
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Carbon-Neutral Coating Protects Concrete Sewer Pipes
Protecting Metro Vancouver's Sewer Infrastructure -
UBC Renewable Energy Hub
Campus block serves as a "test bed" to showcase innovative clean energy solutions -
Sustainably Cooled Interiors that are COVID-Safe
How radiant cooling could keep our cities comfortable and healthy -
Canada’s First 5G Drones Fly Over UBC
Drone test flight shows potential of 5G networks to support essential services and accelerate innovation -
Mangrove Water Technologies
The company will receive $5 million to help commercialize an electrochemical reactor that converts harmful byproducts of the oil and gas industry into value-added chemicals and reusable water. -
RESEAU Centre for Mobilizing Innovation
Accelerating sustainable outcomes in drinking water and community health for Indigenous and non-urban communities. -
Composites Knowledge Network
Helping Canada thrive in the competitive global industry of advanced manufacturing. -
The Boreal Alliance Announced
Working with international partners to accelerate the Circular Economy. -
Biodegradable Face Mask
Propelled by COVID-19, the demand for face masks has spread across the world. The UBC BioProducts Institute is developing a solution. -
UBC’s New Coastal Adaptation Lab
Community based response to sea level rise -
Aftercare of Post-ICU Covid-19 Patients
Providing long-term support for COVID-19 aftercare.