UBCO, FortisBC celebrate launch of Hydrogen Research Lab
New hydrogen research facility will accelerate low-carbon innovation in B.C.
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BIC Seminar: Advanced interface design for electrode materials in high energy-density lithium-ion batteries
The Battery Innovation Centre presents: “Advanced Interface Design for Electrode Materials in High Energy-Density Lithium-ion Batteries” by: Dr. Jinjin Ma, Postdoc Fellow at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am (PST) Location: EME 4218, School of Engineering, UBC, Okanagan, Kelowna BC Join via Zoom (Meeting […]
UBC Okanagan and FortisBC collaborating on made-in-B.C. hydrogen research
Investment from FortisBC is propelling low-carbon innovation at UBCO The University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) recently powered up a new hydrogen research lab (H2LAB)—one of the most advanced of its kind in North America. FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) is supporting the project, helping the university drive innovation and hydrogen energy research. FortisBC hopes to […]
Sign up for the Solar Energy BC Conference at UBCO
The Solar Energy for Net Zero Research Excellence Cluster at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is excited to present the Solar Energy BC Conference (SEBC) 2025: Path to Net Zero. This event will unite researchers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss the latest innovations in solar energy. When: April 13-15, 2025 Where: UNC200 Ballroom, […]
GCRTC Seminar Series: Unlocking Mass Timber
The Green Construction Research & Training Center (GCRTC) Seminar Series presents: Unlocking Mass Timber: Sustainable Design and Collaboration, presented by: Ricardo Brites, Ph.D., Eng° Director of Engineering & VDC @ Mercer Mass Timber (Vancouver, BC) Date: Wed. Mar 19, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM(PST) Location: EME 4218, School of Engineering, UBC, Okanagan, Kelowna BC Join […]
Celebrating the 2024/25 Outstanding Instructors
This week, five School of Engineering faculty members were named recipients of the UBC Okanagan 2024/25 Outstanding Instructor Award. This recognizes exemplary instructors for their teaching over the past three years, with emphasis on the most recent academic year, based on an assessment of their teaching conducted by the Faculty/School in which they are appointed. […]
SoE Students invited to join employer info session: Associated Engineering
UBCO School of Engineering students are invited to discover exciting career opportunities in engineering, infrastructure, and environmental consulting. When: Tuesday, March 4 | 12:00 – 1:00 | EME 2181 Meet the team and get an exclusive look into the company’s dynamic culture. Learn how the company fosters professional growth and development to help careers thrive. […]
Shaping smarter cities: infrastructure, sustainability, and creative engineering
Name: Sandhya Devkate Program, Concentration: Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering Grad Year: 2024 Sandhya Devkate is a UBC Okanagan MEng graduate, Civil Engineering EIT, Project Management Professional (PMP®), and Tech Steward, who thrives at the intersection of engineering, problem-solving, and innovation. She is passionate about transportation infrastructure, community-driven projects, and sustainable urban planning. From optimizing […]
Shola Fashanu (BASc ’22) receives 2025 UBCO Alumni Builder Award
Meet Shola Fashanu, a graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Science – Mechanical Engineering program (2022). Shola was recently named a 2025 recipient of UBC’s Alumni Builder Award for the Okanagan campus, in recognition of her positive contributions to the campus and her field. Read more about Shola’s alumni journey below. Tell us a bit […]
Celebrating SoE’s 3MT Heat Winners
On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, students, faculty and staff from the School of Engineering had the privilege of witnessing an outstanding Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Heat, where SoE graduate students showcased their research with clarity, passion, and impact. The three winners who will advance to the next round are: Katherine Latosinsky – Solution-Processed Perovskite-CIGS Tandem […]