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Dr. Dharma Wijewickreme receives the 2026 Vancouver Geotechnical Society Award.
Congratulations to Professor Dharma Wijewickreme of UBC Civil Engineering on receiving the 2026 Vancouver Geotechnical Society Award! Dr. Wijewickreme is internationally recognized for his contributions to geotechnical earthquake engineering, soil mechanics, and pipeline geotechnical engineering. Since joining UBC in 2001, he has built a distinguished career spanning academia, industry, and professional leadership, including serving as […] Read More
Dr Pierre Berube’s partnership with Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council demonstrates the connections between community-owned solutions and reconciliation
Water, science, and sovereignty Read More
Dr. Tarek Sayed renewed as T1 Canada Research Chair
Transportation Safety and Advanced Mobility Read More
Dr. 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

UBC CIVIL ENGINEERING AT-A-GLANCE

#1

Ranked Civil Engineering school in Canada^*

Top 20

Civil Engineering schools globally^*

20

Research labs and centres

32

Faculty members

*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

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Dr. Dharma Wijewickreme receives the 2026 Vancouver Geotechnical Society Award.

June 10, 2026

UBC Civil Engineering students innovate for impact

May 28, 2026

Dr Pierre Berube’s partnership with Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council demonstrates the connections between community-owned solutions and reconciliation

May 27, 2026

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