
Thriving Cities + Communities
UBC Applied Science Strategic Priority Area
We are transforming the future in our own communities and around the world — including how we live and work, how we move and connect, and how we work together to create thriving cities and communities.
Our research, teaching and professional practices are leading to innovative solutions and contributing to more equitable, resilient and sustainable cities.
Browse the latest articles for updates on our impact.
The American Society of Civil Engineering chapter of UBC (UBC ASCE Student Chapter) has successfully hosted the 2024 ASCE Pacific Northwest symposium.
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Alexandra Tavasoli commented on B.C.’s decarbonization goals.
Boreal was founded and led by Dr. Andre Marziali, Director, UBC Engineering Physics. Boreal Genomics is among a cohort of UBC spin-off companies that helped grow the momentum of biomedical innovation in British Columbia.
UBC’s Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability was featured for its research on sustainable building technologies and performance. Dr. John Madden, director of sustainability and a professor in UBC's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was quoted.
Commit to creating a community where human rights are respected and equity is embedded in all areas of academic, work and campus life.
Join us. Bring research and innovation insight to your biggest challenges. We work with industry, non-profit and government partners to accelerate solutions for the future.