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UBC engineer helps pioneer flat spray-on optical lens
A University of British Columbia engineer and a team of U.S. researchers have made a breakthrough utilizing spray-on technology that could revolutionize the way optical lenses are made and used.
Mega genomes of spruce species decoded
Canadian and Swedish scientists today released genome sequences of two of the most economically important forest trees in the world.
Graduation and honorary degree ceremonies begin
UBC confers degrees on 6,600 graduating students and four honorary degree recipients at the Vancouver campus’ Spring Congregation, May 22-29.
Making food policy more sustainable
A UBC student is one of 14 recipients of the 2013 Trudeau Foundation Scholarship, worth $180,000 over three years.
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Friday, May 24, 2013
- Vancouver SunUBC bestows doctorate on ‘whacked-out nature worshipper’
- Vancouver Sun$40 million left to charity by reclusive heiress
- Vancouver SunNo one killed in Washington State bridge collapse
- Vancouver SunHundreds of homes at risk of slipping damage
- The ProvinceSinking her teeth into Zajac meet
- The TyeeBC Minister’s Son Beat Odds to Win Residency Spot
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