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Over the past year, a unique research collaboration between interdisciplinary experts at the University of British Columbia and local marine transportation company, Seaspan Ferries, is trying to address unanswered questions key to unlocking decarbonization in the marine industry. The collaboration provides an exciting opportunity for four separate research labs to work together, analyzing real-world emissions […]
Dr. Naomi Zimmerman spoke to CTV News in September about how BC residents can reduce health risks from poor air quality during wildfires.
UBC Mechanical Engineering’s Senior Manager of Administration, Jen Pelletier (she/her), has been recognized for her outstanding record of service to the University of British Columbia with a 2025 President’s Service Award for Excellence. She is one of five recipients to be honoured with the university’s top award given to staff, which recognizes exemplary contributions to the […]
Reflecting their outstanding contributions, Department of Mechanical Engineering staff members Sisi Zhou, Sarah Clayton, and Ed Pitt-Brooke have been awarded 2025 Dean’s Staff Awards for Excellence. The Faculty of Applied Science Awards recognize their commitment to service in the respective categories of Early Career Excellence, Inclusive Leadership, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Indigeneity. The Dean’s […]
The 2025 Peter Wall Legacy Awards have been announced, with multiple UBC Mechanical Engineering researchers receiving support for their work exploring sustainable solutions in decarbonization, energy resilience, and waste reduction through circular economies. Wall Research Awards for faculty have been awarded to projects by Dr. Alexandra Tavasoli, who received an Individual Faculty Award, and by […]
Events
Learn about upcoming events, department tours, and expert seminars.
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14 Nov 2025 | 6:00:pmAttend the UBC Engineering Virtual Program Fair to discover your future at one of Canada’s top engineering schools. Visit our virtual booth to chat with UBC Mechanical Engineering professors and advisors, ask your questions about learning opportunities and career paths, and discover the right fit for you.
Upcoming Defences
UBC doctoral defences held in person are open to the public. Exams held via Zoom are listed here for information only; members of the public wishing to attend must contact graduate.doctoral@ubc.ca.
Student Awards + Funding
See recent calls for applications to graduate awards. View all awards and funding here.
Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Research Scholarships-Master’s (CGRS-M) – Apply by Dec 1
Applicants for Tri-Agency CGRS-M competition must be domestic students (Canadian citizen or PR) who are applying for or enrolled in graduate studies anywhere in Canada. Each applicant can select up to 3 universities with the same application. To be considered for a CGRS-M at UBC, they must select The University of British Columbia as one […]
Undergraduate: LAPORTE Award – Due: Oct 2
LAPORTE Award for BASc Students A $5,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from LAPORTE Engineering Inc. for a current Bachelor of Applied Science student majoring in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering who has achieved good academic standing. Preference will be given to students who are from communities that have been historically, […]
Call for Nominations: ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award – Due: Sep 25 (8AM)
ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award ACM established the Doctoral Dissertation Award program to recognize and encourage superior research and writing by doctoral candidates in computer science and engineering. The award is presented each June at the ACM Awards Banquet and is accompanied by a prize of $20,000 plus travel expenses to the banquet. As of January […]
Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant – Apply by Oct 1
Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant The deadline for applications is on October 1, 2025 (midnight PST). The Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant is available to graduate students (PhD and Masters) who are Canadian or permanent residents, with projects within the broad scope of clean and alternative energy. It is awarded annually at a value […]
Call for Applications: Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship – Apply by Nov 17
Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship Program offers a three-year program designed to train engaged leaders with the skills required to turn their ideas into actions and contribute concretely to addressing the challenges of their communities, Canada, and the world. The Foundation welcomes applications from candidates across a wide range of disciplines in […]