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When “The Big One” hits, which BC high-rises are most at risk?

October 16, 2026
In Memoriam: Dr. Frank Navin, Ph.D., D.Sc.(Hon), P.Eng.

September 22, 2026
UBC Civil Engineering research documents permanent loss of Canada’s last Arctic epishelf lake

September 16, 2026
Dr. Rachel Scholes awarded prestigious Wall Fellowship.

September 15, 2026
Dr. Tarek Sayed elected to the Royal Society of Canada.

September 9, 2026
Excellence in Innovation In Civil Engineering Award awarded to Dr. Pierre Bérubé and collaborators.

June 23, 2026
UBC Civil Engineering undergraduate, Martin Viguie wins Undergraduate Scholarship for Environmental Science

June 18, 2026
Dr. Dharma Wijewickreme receives the 2026 Vancouver Geotechnical Society Award.

June 17, 2026
UBC Civil Engineering students innovate for impact

June 9, 2026
Dr Pierre Berube’s partnership with Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council demonstrates the connections between community-owned solutions and reconciliation

May 27, 2026
Dr. Tarek Sayed renewed as T1 Canada Research Chair

May 14, 2026
Want an EV for under $5K? Dr. Alex Bigazzi shares his opinion on CBC Radio

May 27, 2026
Dr. Alex Bigazzi provides insight on better labelling needed to clear confusion concerning autonomous cars in BC

May 27, 2026
2026 Keith Robinson in Geotechnical Engineering featured Prof. Misko Cubrinovski from the University of Cantebury

March 26, 2026
New study led by the Scholes Lab links artificial turf fields to lethal chemical threat for salmon

March 17, 2026
Richmond-based pilot project involving Dr. Enda Murphy aims to rebuild tidal marshes

February 2, 2026
In Memoriam: Dr. Liam Finn

May 27, 2026
WEFTEC 2025 Winning Student Team present Design to Coquitlam City Council

December 15, 2025
Fraser River sediment pilot advances wetland restoration, coastal protection efforts

December 1, 2025
UBC Researchers Discover Microbes Turning Food Waste into Energy

October 23, 2025
UBC Environmental Engineering Students Win First Place at International WEFTEC Design Competition

October 21, 2025
Fraser Estuary Sediment Pilot Project Expands in Fall 2025

October 20, 2025
B.C.’s e-bike rebates boost affordability, health and sustainable mobility

September 24, 2025
UBC Civil Engineering Graduate Students Receive Wall Research Awards

August 27, 2025
UBC Civil Engineering welcomes Dr. Riwaj Dhakal as Assistant Professor in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

October 22, 2025
In Memoriam: Dr. William Caselton

August 25, 2025
UBC Civil Engineering Researchers Awarded Federal Funding for Projects Addressing Critical Infrastructure and Climate Priorities

August 11, 2025
UBC Civil Engineering welcomes Dr. Nimish Pujara as Associate Professor in Coastal Transport Research

August 27, 2025
UBC-led international team proposes global framework to tackle toxic tire pollution crisis

July 29, 2025
Advancing Renewable Energy Through Microbial Research

July 7, 2025
From Refugee Camp to UBC to an Impressive Career at Kiewit

June 17, 2025
Exploring Risk at the Intersection of Civil and Nuclear

June 17, 2025
UBC Civil Engineering Staff Member Publishes Illustrated History of Vancouver’s Chinatown

May 27, 2025
UBC Civil Engineering Researchers Lead Clusters Advancing Infrastructure Innovation and Disaster Resilience

July 14, 2025
Designing a Human-Centered Intersection for UBC’s West Gateway

April 30, 2025
Exploring Wind Energy and Earthquake Resilience: UBC Civil Engineering Joins Geering Up for a Day of Hands-On Learning

July 7, 2025
Building Climate-Relevant Skills in Civil Engineering Classrooms

August 6, 2025
Where Civil Engineering Meets Public Health: A Closer Look at Tire Wear Pollution

April 7, 2025
Dr. Alex Bigazzi on What’s Behind TransLink’s Summer Fare Increase

May 13, 2025
From Reaction to Prevention: Reimagining Road Safety Through Data

April 4, 2025
UBC Civil Engineering Leads $8.27M National Initiative to Tackle Housing Supply Through Sustainable Modular Construction

April 23, 2025
UBC Research Tackles Toxic Tire Chemical to Protect Aquatic Life

March 20, 2025
Dr. Bernard Laval Reappointed Department Head

March 6, 2025
UBC Civil Engineering’s Insights on the 4.7-magnitude Earthquake that Shook Southern B.C

April 23, 2025
In Memoriam: Dr. Donald Leigh Anderson

June 10, 2025
Alumni Spotlight: The Blend of Skills Behind a Rewarding Civil Engineering Career

December 13, 2024
Dr. Alexander Bigazzi Wins Wall Legacy Award for Inclusive, Sustainable Transport Design

May 13, 2025
UBC Civil Welcomes Dr. Bavisha Kalyan as Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering for Thriving and Equitable Communities

March 24, 2025
Researcher wins Mitacs Innovation Award for clean water breakthrough in Kenyan school

November 21, 2024
UBC Civil Insights on Vancouver Seismic Risk Report

April 23, 2025