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10 Jul 2025
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14 Jul 2025
š¤Æ Imagine storing all the worldās data in something the size of a jewellery box. Thatās the potential of āDNA origamiā says @ubcokanaganās Will Hughes.š bit.ly/4l7zcLD
#CFIFunded @UBCOSOE
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UBC Engineering retweeted
27 Jun 2025
A babyās microbiome could shape their lifelong immune health.
New research shows how disrupting that balance early can trigger chronic inflammation.
#WorldMicrobiomeDay @SBME_UBC
Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54370.htmlā¦
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UBC Engineering retweeted
18 Jun 2025
Ongoing global events may be affecting members of our community in different ways. If you are seeking support or someone to talk to, please know that UBC offers resources to help.
Student resources
Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/support-unanā¦
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/support/sā¦
Faculty and staff resources
hr.ubc.ca/benefits/benefit-pā¦
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UBC Engineering retweeted
2 May 2025
Today is an opportunity to grieve the loss of innocent lives, honour them, comfort those impacted and offer appreciation for those serving in response to the Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy.
Available supports for UBC community members: bit.ly/3YQ9wKc
Available supports for people in British Columbia: bit.ly/3YOAORx
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UBC Engineering retweeted
28 Apr 2025
Over the weekend, a senseless tragedy rocked Vancouver as 11 people were killed and many more injured at the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival.
@UBC is lowering flags to half-mast and offering support to those affected: bit.ly/3YQ9wKc
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UBC Engineering retweeted
27 Apr 2025
Our thoughts are with the Filipino community and everyone affected by the tragedy in Vancouver. Our hearts go out to the families, friends and loved ones grieving today.
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22 Apr 2025
With 199 student-led projects on display, #UBCEngineering students pushed the limits at Design and Innovation Day, showcasing bold ideas and real-world solutions, from safeguarding human health to designing for space.
Read more: bit.ly/4lzgSeY
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7 Apr 2025
Welcome home @SBME_UBC students! We officially welcome you to the Gordon B. Shrum Building.
With brand new teaching facilities, labs, makerspaces, studios and more, we're eager to see how you use this space to innovate. Learn more: bit.ly/4jk2Fk3
7 Apr 2025
UBC opens Gordon B. Shrum Building, Canadaās first purpose-built biomedical engineering facility.
This new home of UBCās School of Biomedical Engineering will advance health solutions and grow Canadaās biotech sector.
Discover how this project supports innovation: bit.ly/42wOYsv
@SBME_UBC
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4 Apr 2025
ā Photos from Design and Innovation Day 2025 ā We were impressed by all of the innovation on display at D ID this week! Our #UBCEngineering students are tackling real problems with some seriously creative solutions.
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1 Apr 2025
The demand for energy is expected to double or even triple by 2050.
@ECEUBC Associate Professor Dr. Christine Chen is working on improving power grid systems to sustainably meet this demand, while making them more reliable and efficient.
Learn more: bit.ly/4iF3cgB
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UBC Engineering retweeted
28 Mar 2025
Introducing Spikeless
Developed by @CHBEUBC Professor Dr. Johan Foster and master's student Samin Yousefi, Spikeless is a seemingly ordinary stir stick capable of detecting common drink-spiking, potentially preventing assaults.
Learn more: apsc.ubc.ca/news/2025/new-stā¦
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UBC Engineering retweeted
27 Mar 2025
Researchers at @ubcappscience have developed Spikeless, a seemingly ordinary stir stick capable of detecting common drink-spiking drugs like GHB and ketamine within 30 seconds.
Discover how this simple and discreet tool can potentially prevent assaults: bit.ly/42e2i4V
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25 Mar 2025
Civil engineers help to create the built environment that we rely on daily.
In our @UBCCivil program, you'll learn construction management, infrastructure design, environmental impact studies and graduate with the tools to make an impact.
Learn more: bit.ly/4iCf1Eo
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20 Mar 2025
#UBCEngineering students will showcase their innovative solutions at Design and Innovation Day on April 3.
Donāt miss your chance to see these year-long capstone projects and prototypes in action.
Learn more: bit.ly/4iBUiRf
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12 Mar 2025
Make a difference with @UBCOSOE!
@UBCOkanagan offers a unique student experience so you can make a real impact.
Explore opportunities at the Okanagan campus to find out how you can make a difference: engineering.ok.ubc.ca
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7 Mar 2025
March 8 is International @WomensDay! š
We honour the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women in engineering with these messages from our #UBCEngineering community.
Let's inspire and empower the next generation of #WomenInSTEM!
#IWD2025 #IWD #AccelerateAction
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7 Mar 2025
We will go first! Have you seen that @ubcmech Associate Professor Dr. Naomi Zimmerman was nominated for a YWCA Women of Distinction Award?
mech.ubc.ca/2025/03/05/dr-naā¦
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7 Mar 2025
We canāt forget to congratulate our @SBME_UBC alumna, Madhini Vigneswaran! Check out her impressive recognition on the BC Business 30 Under 30 List. honored for co-founding MEDIC Foundation, which supports people with chronic conditions. bcbusiness.ca/people/generalā¦
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