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The future of construction: From building booms to control rooms

The future of construction: From building booms to control rooms

UBC Okanagan’s Dr. Qian Chen is partnering with industry to modernize methods, materials and employment to meet the world’s extraordinary housing demands.

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UBCO celebrates top academic students in the Class of 2024
UBCO engineering team triumphs at international robotics competition

UBCO engineering team triumphs at international robotics competition

Student-built “zombie” fire mitigation bot wins audience choice award

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Building better infrastructure for climate resilience

Building better infrastructure for climate resilience

Dr. Shahria Alam and his team of researchers are exploring sustainable solutions for more resilient buildings and bridges.

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Engineering students building toward earthquake summit

Engineering students building toward earthquake summit

UBCO team fundraising for the chance to present their research to the world

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David Suzuki to speak at UBC Okanagan

David Suzuki to speak at UBC Okanagan

Is humanity at a crossroad? If so, do we carry on or make a major transformation?

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People want to age at home, UBC Okanagan can help them stay healthy
Research breathes fresh air into classrooms at UBC Okanagan
When it comes to rebar, stronger doesn’t mean better

When it comes to rebar, stronger doesn’t mean better

UBCO researchers examine the tensile strength needed to make structures as resilient as possible

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