Student maps where cyclists really go—and why it matters for city planning
Cyclists often stay close to home, take shorter routes when […]
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Student innovation connects wildfire resilience, safety to home design
Two UBC Okanagan engineering students are transforming classroom research into […]
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GCRTC Seminar Series: Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation Strategies, and Life-Cycle Assessment
Green Construction Research & Training Centre Seminar Series Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation Strategies, and Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Highway Asphalt Pavements in Canada November 12, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (PST) Please join us for the next session in the Green Construction Research & Training Centre (GCRTC) Seminar Series, featuring Dr. Kamal Hossain, […]
Taking Flight: How UBCO Aerospace is Shaping the Future of Student Innovation
Meet UBCO Aerospace is a student-led engineering design team that brings together passionate students to design, build, and test innovative aerospace systems. The team works on a diverse range of projects, including drones, rockets, fixed-wing aircraft, and drone racing initiatives, while also participating in national and international competitions such as the AEAC National Student Drone […]
Future students invited to explore pathways at UBCO Engineering Open House
How can we prepare young people to thrive in a future shaped by artificial intelligence, the need for new sustainable technologies and global innovation? Parents and students alike are asking what skills will open doors to opportunity. At UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, the answer is clear: an engineering degree can be the foundation […]
SoE Student Spotlight: Ravy Lock, Civil Engineering
Meet Ravy Lock: A passionate fourth-year Civil Engineering student at UBC Okanagan, Ravy has embraced every opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. From student projects and competitions to research and leadership roles, he’s been actively involved in shaping his academic and professional journey. What drives him isn’t just the desire to stand […]
Hands-on engineering in action: UBCO Steel Bridge wins most improved at CNSBC
Meet UBCO Steel Bridge: They are a student-led engineering design team from the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Founded in 2023, the team made history as the first annex-campus team in Canada to compete independently at the Canadian National Steel Bridge Competition. The team focuses on structural efficiency, sustainability, and hands-on fabrication, giving students the […]
UBC researchers awarded $1M Wall Fellowships to reimagine housing and climate resilience in B.C.
Two UBC faculty members—Dr. Melissa McHale at UBC Vancouver and […]
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Driven by Curiosity: A Civil Engineering Student’s Journey
Archisha Mahendru is a third-year Civil Engineering student with a big curiosity for how bridges and buildings come together, from the first sketch to the final structure. Her favorite hobby? Building or imagining things that don’t exist yet and finding a way to make them real. Tell us a bit about yourself: I’m currently a […]
Hands-On Construction Fuels Passion for Civil Engineering
Conor Manahan is a civil engineering student originally from Victoria, BC. With a passion for hands-on problem-solving and the outdoors, civil engineering was a natural fit for him. Named as the 2025 Head of Class, he plans to continue working with the District of Lake Country while pursuing his P.Eng designation. Tell us a bit […]