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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Using recycled boxes reduces carbon emissions, diverts waste, and decreases reliance on energy-intensive materials like concrete and steel. It also opens...
Congratulations to Dr. Mark MacLachlan, winner of the Canadian Light Source T. K. Sham Award in Materials Chemistry from Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC)...
Dr. Steven Hallam and team are exploring how microbial communities can help extract critical minerals and heal mine-impacted environments...
Technical lignins, an underutilized-product from the forestry industry, are transformed into high performance carbon products for electric double layer-type sup
This signature event will showcase the latest scientific and technical advances that BPI researchers have accomplished in the field of bio-based...
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at BPI Community Day 2026—a celebration of collaboration, connection, and community!
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.