From three hours to three minutes: a tale of two theses
School of Engineering PhD students showcase sustainable solutions at UBCO 3MT Finals Congratulations to UBC Okanagan School of Engineering (SoE) PhD Students Rubaiya Rumman and Fatemeh Niknahad who represented the SoE at UBCO’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Finals on April 14 at the Mary Irwin Theatre in Kelowna. Rubaiya Rumman was awarded Runner Up overall […]
UBCO first-year engineering students offer up real-world solutions
Students impress at annual APSC 171 Design Showcase Students in the Applied Science 171 course at UBC Okanagan (UBCO) School of Engineering showcased their skills and knowledge in an exciting and fast-paced design competition on April 9. “As one of the School’s long-standing flagship design showcase competitions, this annual event remains a hallmark of creativity, innovation, and experiential learning within our […]
UBCO Engineering innovation soars
Graduating students showcase impactful projects It was a moment where ideas, dreams and teamwork took flight. A moment to lift each other up. To present real solutions to problems in the Okanagan and beyond. It was a moment for friends, families and community to come together. And for a group of soon-to-graduate engineering students, it was both a swan song and a new beginning. More than 350 final-year engineering students landed at the KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence […]
SoE Community: Join us for tea and conversation
In response to the difficult events unfolding in Iran, across the Middle East and around the world, members of the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering community are invited to come together in support of one another. To create space for quiet connection, reflection and care, the School will host a series of informal tea and […]
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering graduate students present research at the 3MT competition
Graduate students from UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering (SoE) gathered on March 4, 2026, for the UBC Okanagan Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, presenting their research to an audience of faculty, staff and peers in just three minutes. The international competition challenges thesis-based graduate students to clearly explain the significance of their research to a […]
Startup Sprint offers a weekend of innovation and impact
Registration is now open for Startup Sprint 2026, an intensive, high-energy weekend experience held from Mar. 13-14, 2026. This event is designed to help participants transform ideas into impact-driven ventures by tackling real-world challenges at the intersection of STEM, entrepreneurship, and society. Startup Sprint 2026 is free and open to anyone in the community who […]
GCRTC Workshop: Concrete Repair and Restoration with Commercially Available Solutions
Green Construction Research & Training Centre WORKSHOP Concrete Repair and Restoration with Commercially Available Solutions March 13th, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (PST) Please join us for the next session in the Green Construction Research & Training Centre (GCRTC) Seminar Series, featuring Randall Dave, Dr. Peiman Azarsa and their team from MAPE, for […]
Empowering Educators: Innovative Teaching Methodologies in the AI Era
In an era defined by rapid technological change and evolving student expectations, traditional lecture-based instruction is no longer enough. Empowering Educators: Innovative Teaching Methodologies in the AI Era is a high-impact workshop that will inspire university instructors, senior-year PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, strengthen teaching effectiveness, and enhance student outcomes. The workshop is open to […]
IEEE UBCO Student Group hosts annual Innovation and Tech Expo
The following event announcement is shared on behalf of (IEEE) UBC Okanagan Student Branch: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) UBCO Student Branch is pleased to invite the School of Engineering community to our annual Okanagan Innovation & Technology Expo (OITE). This year’s theme, “Artificial Intelligence: The Effects of AI on Innovation, Infrastructure, and […]
Built to win: UBC Okanagan engineering students claim King of the Hill title
A team of 23 engineering students from UBC Okanagan has earned national recognition at the 2026 Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race. Facing competition from approximately 20 universities across Canada, the student-led team earned second-place finishes in Technical Report, Braking, Steering and Frame Design, won the head-to-head King of the Hill event, and placed second overall. […]