Unlocking Nature for a Sustainable Future
Bringing together state of the art research and resources in a unique innovative ecosystem, our aim is to unlock the power of nature to make a positive impact on all sectors from transportation to building to healthcare.
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BPI Research Day 2026 brought together over 230 participants from 33 academic, industry, and government organizations on May 1 at the UBC Life Sciences Centre for a dynamic day of scientific exchange, networking, and innovation. Centered around the theme “Connecting & Empowering the Next-Gen…
A natural wash developed by Dr. Tianxi Yang, Tianyi Jin, Ivy Chiu, and Ling Guo removes most pesticide residues while forming a breathable coating that keeps fr
Congrats to Golshan Matinfar and Martin Galambos on the inaugural scholarship, enabled by Davis support, expanding access to sustainable packaging education and
Carbon dioxide responsive polymers undergo reversible changes in properties upon addition or removal of atmospheric pressure CO2, making them potentially suitab
Rechargeable batteries are essential for electrified mobility and grid-scale energy storage, but their manufacturing still relies heavily on fluorinated binders
BPI Connect 2026 shines a spotlight on the latest scientific and technical advancements in sustainable bio-based materials developed by BPI researchers. We exte
UBC Vancouver is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations.
UBC Okanagan is situated on traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation. The land has always been a place of learning for the Coast Salish and Syilx peoples, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next.