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Alex Bigazzi provides insight on better labelling needed to clear confusion concerning autonomous cars in BC
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2026 Keith Robinson in Geotechnical Engineering featured Prof. Misko Cubrinovski from the University of Cantebury
On March 24, 2026, over 100 attendees turned out to listen to Professor Misko Cubrinovski speak on “Learning from Earthquake Case Histories” at the 2026 Keith Robinson Event in Geotechnical Engineering. Prof. Cubrinovski’s talk highlighted how engineers employ a wide range of tools and methods, including field investigations, lab testing, physical modelling of soil structure, […] Read More
New study led by the Scholes Lab links artificial turf fields to lethal chemical threat for salmon
Leach of 6PPD‑quinone into stormwater after installation points to urgent needs for treatment and safer infills Read More
In Memoriam: Dr. Liam Finn
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Liam Finn, Professor Emeritus in UBC Civil Engineering. Read More
WEFTEC 2025 Winning Student Team present Design to Coquitlam City Council
Students designed a stormwater management solution involving green infrastructure in partnership with Coquitlam and BCWWA. Read More

UBC CIVIL ENGINEERING AT-A-GLANCE

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Ranked Civil Engineering school in Canada^*

Top 25

Civil Engineering schools globally^*

20

Research labs and centres

32

Faculty members

*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

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Alex Bigazzi provides insight on better labelling needed to clear confusion concerning autonomous cars in BC

April 2, 2026

2026 Keith Robinson in Geotechnical Engineering featured Prof. Misko Cubrinovski from the University of Cantebury

March 26, 2026

New study led by the Scholes Lab links artificial turf fields to lethal chemical threat for salmon

March 17, 2026

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