UBC Applied Science Strategic Priority Area
We are educating the leaders of tomorrow.
Our graduates are well-rounded innovators who are solving complex, wide-ranging challenges; driving economic development locally and nationally; positively impacting society, and yielding tremendous global impact. And through our teaching practices, research and community engagement, we are breaking new ground in how knowledge is accessed and delivered.
Find out how our faculty and students are making a difference.
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On April 12, an engineering showcase at UBC Okanagan featured innovative projects designed to tackle the pressing threat of climate change.
UBC Engineering is adding 338 new domestic seats across the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. This will increase opportunities for Canadian students, and increase the number of engineers available to work on the grand, twin challenges of climate change and human inequity.
Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch and Dr. Victoria (Vicky) Bungay from the School of Nursing, and Dr. Ryan Ziels from Civil Engineering are among the faculty partners who've been awarded over $700,000 through the 2023-24 Community-University Engagement Support Fund.
UBC Engineering ranked among the top 25 universities in the world for engineering and technology in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Commit to creating a community where human rights are respected and equity is embedded in all areas of academic, work and campus life.
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