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September 27, 2021JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE THE WORLD MORE SUSTAINABLE
Application Engineer: Internship in Sustainable Bio-based Materials ABOUT THE POSITION
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September 4, 2021Minister Kahlon visits BPI lab #308
On August 26th, BPI welcomed Hon. Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation, for a tour of the Pulp and Paper Center. The minister observed four demonstrations showcasing BPI's world-class research capabilities in bio-based material innovations. The demonstrations included bark samples and their applications by Dr.
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September 1, 2021EDI Survey Prize Draw Winners
As an effort to create a more inclusive workplace, BPI had conducted an EDI survey from July 18th to August 30th 2021. A big thank you to those who have completed the survey. Your feedback will help us to improve equity, diversity and inclusion at BPI.
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August 20, 2021LUKE and BPI celebrates a new partnership
The BioProducts Institute at the University of British Columbia (BPI) and The Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) have signed a statement of cooperation on July 19th, 2021 with the goal of strengthening collaborative partnerships and accelerating innovations in biobased solutions.
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August 12, 2021Government of Canada announces over $3.5M in support for BPI
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, announced funding of over $3.5 million in federal support for the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) BioProducts Institute.
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August 12, 2021MEET BPI RESEARCHERS EP. 2 - Dr. Lindsay Eltis
Watch Dr. Lindsay Eltis talking about his research and some personal stories. He is currently leading BPI research theme #1 - Biocatalytic Transformation and Engineering of Biomass. The video will take you to a quick peek at his lab in the Life Sciences Centre. Enjoy watching!
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August 11, 2021Former BPI intern Tyler Berretta awarded BC Fairs Scholarship. Congrats!
Vancouver, B.C.'s Tyler Berretta, our 2021 BC Fair's Scholarship winner is described by his teachers as 'gifted' and 'promising'. Together with his recent educational pursuits at Vancouver College he gives back to the community through volunteering.
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August 3, 2021PPC 3rd FLOOR IS RENOVATED AND NOW OPEN!
The Pulp and Paper Center has been a hub for inter-disciplinary and cross faculty education and research activities since its opening in 1986.
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July 28, 2021Dr. Mohseni's team developed clean water solution for Lhoosk’uz Dené village
Today, a remote Lhoosk’uz Dené community is holding a celebration to mark a joyful milestone.
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July 19, 2021Dr. Ziels and his team find wastewater can tell levels of COVID-19 infections
Wastewater testing can accurately and rapidly identify levels of COVID-19 infections in the community, including the rise of variants of concern, suggests new research led by UBC professor Dr. Ryan Ziels.