Master of Design Begins: A Change-Making Studio in the Okanagan
After years of collaboration, planning and community engagement, UBC Okanagan’s Master of Design (MDes) program has welcomed its inaugural cohort of students. In the letter below, Professor Dr. Kenneth Chau and the MDes Team reflect on the journey to launch the program and the vision for MDes as a change-making place where students, faculty, partners […]
UBC Okanagan engineering alumnus launches award to support future changemakers
Seabrook Impact in Engineering Award will empower grads to advance ideas with lasting impact One of UBC Okanagan’s earliest engineering graduates is helping power a brighter future for the next generation of innovators who will follow in his footsteps. James Seabrook, founder and CEO of Vitalis and a long-time supporter of UBC Okanagan’s School of […]
Building resilience through engineering
Meet UBCO 2026 BASc Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Dasampreet Kaur Coming to Canada on her own to pursue an engineering degree at UBCO was both exciting and challenging for Dasampreet Kaur. Over the course of her studies, she discovered not only a passion for engineering, but also a deeper understanding of herself. As a graduating Manufacturing […]
From Cape Town to Kelowna: Engineering with community in mind
Meet UBCO 2026 BASc Civil Engineering Graduate Mpho Rambau When Mpho Rambau arrived at UBC Okanagan from South Africa, she was drawn by the region’s natural beauty and the School of Engineering’s close-knit community. Four years later, she graduates with a passion for designing infrastructure that serves people and strengthens communities. A civil engineering student […]
Finding Purpose Through Engineering, Clean Energy and Community
Meet 2026 UBCO BASc, Mechanical Engineering Graduate Jason Schultz After earning a Physics degree and spending several years reflecting on his next steps, Jason Schultz chose to start a new chapter at UBC Okanagan. Drawn to engineering as a way to apply his passion for science and mathematics to real-world challenges, he found opportunities to […]
UBCO Engineering’s Dr. Zheng Liu named CAE Fellow
A UBC Okanagan School of Engineering professor has been awarded one of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE)’s highest honours. Dr. Zheng Liu, Professor of Civil Engineering, has been elected a CAE Fellow for 2026. The Canadian Academy of Engineering is the national institution through which individuals, who have made outstanding contributions to engineering in […]
More Than a Build: Inside UBCO’s Concrete Toboggan Team
Meet UBCO GNCTR, a student-led engineering design team that competes annually at the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) against roughly 20 schools from across Canada. Founded at UBCO in 2015, the team designs, manufactures, and races a concrete toboggan carrying 5 riders, complete with a full metal roll cage, steering system, braking system, and […]
UBCO breakthrough could transform future wireless networks
Wireless communication is about to get stronger, clearer and more […]
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Building for the Future: How Gurleen Gang is Shaping Communities Through Engineering
Gurleen Gang is a civil engineer passionate about building infrastructure that supports resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities. A graduate of UBC Okanagan’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering, Gurleen has worked across consulting, construction, and public-sector environments, gaining hands-on experience in capital projects and asset management. He is currently stepping into a leadership role […]
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 […]