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October 6, 2021BPI ENTERS INTO AN EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH EMPA
With the signing of a statement of cooperation on September 21st, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) and the BioProducts Institute at the University of British Columbia (BPI) are celebrating a new partnership to promote innovation and collaboration,…
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September 27, 2021Dr. Hudson develops a portable enclosure to keep health care providers safe
Supported by a COVID-19 Solutions Grant from the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies as well as funding from Scotiabank, Prof. Zachary Hudson (UBC Chemistry) an expert in polymers and plastics, and his team set out to develop a portable enclosure that could be easily deployed over patients…
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September 27, 2021MEET BPI RESEARCHERS EP. #3 - DR. HEATHER TRAJANO
Did you know Dr. Trajano does fencing? Watch Heather talk about her work and share her personal stories. She is Associate Professor in Chemical & Biological Engineering, and currently leading BPI research theme #4 - Biorefinery Systems. Heather's research focus is to explore and…
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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 Working as an Application Engineer for Sustainable Bio-based Materials, this internship is an integral part of the UBC Bioproducts Institute. The intern will be part of and be mentored by a team of…
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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…
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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. As promised, we had a draw from the…
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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. Most recently he worked with …
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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. For more than three decades, the center has facilitated numerous award-winning researchers in pulping and papermaking technology that has left significant…
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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. After decades of relying on bottled water, the village of about 50 people, located 200 kilometres west of Quesnel on Kluskus Lake, now has a steady supply of clean drinking water…