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Preparing for the Big One: UBC Civil Engineering share lessons from Türkiye’s earthquakes
The key things for success in any disaster response plan are: for everyone involved to know what their responsibilities are Read More
New provincial funding will advance research by the UBC Disaster Resilience Research Network
Four of the twelve funded projects are under the skilled guidance of faculty from UBC Civil Engineering Read More
Dr. Tamara Etmannski named Co-Director of Environmental Engineering
Dr. Tamara Etmannski, with her illustrious journey in academia, is set to embark on a new chapter. Read More
Dr. Sheryl Staub-French Receives NSERC Funding to Empower Indigenous Youth in STEM Education
This grant is about laying the foundation for a future where STEM education is truly inclusive Read More
Dr. Trevor Carey Receives Funding to Bridge Critical Gap in Earthquake Preparedness in BC.
This research is crucial in BC where the next major earthquake is not a question of ‘if,’ but ‘when.” Read More

UBC CIVIL ENGINEERING AT-A-GLANCE

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