UBC Engineering - Okanagan

What is it really like to be a Master of Design student at UBC Okanagan?

Hear directly from current MDes students and get a candid look at the graduate student experience, from day-to-day academic life and strategies for success to community, campus culture and personal growth.

Panellists will share perspectives from different paths into the program, including students who joined directly from undergraduate studies and those with prior industry experience.

Bring your questions and get peer-to-peer insight from students currently living the MDes experience.

October 16 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PT
Online

Register through the link in our bio.

The countdown is on! ⏱️

See you in 14 days for the start of a new academic year!

Applications for the UBC Applied Science Co-op Program are now open! 🎉

Ready to gain valuable work experience, build your professional network, and launch your career?

Visit coop.apsc.ubc.ca, then select "Apply to Co-op" under the Undergraduate or Graduate tab to get started.

UBC Okanagan engineering students interested in Co-op are encouraged to apply.

Take your engineering expertise further.

Build the technical expertise and professional skills to take on more complex engineering challenges with a Master of Engineering (MEng) at UBC Okanagan.

Choose from Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and deepen your knowledge through advanced coursework while developing communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your technical expertise or strengthen your professional skills, the MEng is designed to help you move forward in your engineering career.

Learn more about the program and admissions through the link in our bio.

What if a piece of art could help clean the air?

With wildfire smoke affecting air quality across the Okanagan this summer, a made-at-UBC innovation is offering a creative approach to cleaner indoor air.

Three handcrafted Aerosol-Removing Tapestry (ART) installations are now on display in UBC Okanagan’s EME building, bringing together art, applied science and cleaner air.

The innovative air-cleaning technology developed by Dr. Sunny Li, PhD student Jake Winkler and team uses electrostatic filters and quiet fans hidden behind each canvas to continuously remove airborne particles and bacteria.

More than 25 pieces of student artwork were submitted for the first installation, with works by Oliver Hale, Kalina Mehta and Morteza Nahvi selected for display. The frames were handcrafted by Master of Design student Asana Hues.

The artwork will rotate, creating an ongoing space to showcase creativity from across the School of Engineering community. The next call for artwork will take place in early 2027 and will be open to School of Engineering students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this creative solution to life.

Read the full story through the link in our bio.

A circular economy does more than reduce waste. It changes how organizations design products, manage resources, evaluate costs, and plan for long-term value.

UBC Okanagan’s Applied Life Cycle Assessment and ESG Reporting for Circular Economy micro-credential helps professionals turn circular-economy principles into practical organizational strategies.

Learn how to map material and energy flows, evaluate lifecycle impacts and costs, and apply established methods to a case study from your own workplace.

Build the knowledge to see the full lifecycle—and identify where meaningful change can begin.

Online | 56 hours | October 6 – November 28, 2026 | $2,000

Explore the program
(https://cpe.ok.ubc.ca/programs/applied-life-cycle-assessment-and-esg-reporting-for-circular-economy/)

Discover where engineering could take you.

Thinking about studying engineering at UBC Okanagan? Join us on campus for the UBC Okanagan Engineering Open House and experience what it’s like to be part of our engineering community.

Meet professors, students and advisors, explore our engineering programs and learn more about student life, co-op and work experiences, undergraduate research and the opportunities available to you at UBCO.

You’ll also have the chance to explore campus and engineering spaces through campus and laboratory tours.

October 24, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm PT
Engineering, Management and Education Building (EME)
UBC Okanagan Campus

Register through the link in our bio.

New to UBC? Don't forget: UBC is inviting incoming students to participate in the 2026 New to UBC (NUBC) Survey.

The survey helps UBC better understand incoming students’ expectations and identify ways to improve programs, services, and supports across UBC.

Complete the survey by September 8 for a chance to win one of two $500 UBC Bookstore shopping sprees.

Check your email or click this link to get started: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_byziBP4GgS4XZVY

Thinking about a Master of Design? Hear directly from the faculty shaping the program.

Join UBC Okanagan Master of Design faculty for an online conversation about the MDes academic experience, the program’s interdisciplinary approach and what students can expect during and after their studies.

Bring your questions and hear firsthand from faculty as you explore whether the MDes program aligns with your goals.

September 15 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm PT
Online

Register through the link in our bio.

Celebrate the connections that strengthen our engineering community.

Join UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering for an evening bringing together alumni, students, faculty, staff and industry partners.

Reconnect with familiar faces, make new connections and join conversations about the opportunities and challenges shaping engineering, innovation and entrepreneurship in the Okanagan.

As part of UBC Homecoming 2026, we’ll celebrate the alumni and industry partners whose mentorship, collaboration and support help shape the future of engineering at UBC Okanagan.

September 15 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm PT
EME – Richard S. Hallisey Atrium (Lower Atrium)
UBC Okanagan campus

This event is free and open to all School of Engineering alumni, current students, faculty and staff, and community partners. Please register in advance.

Register here https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/school-of-engineering-alumni-and-industry-appreciation-reception

Check out other UBCO Homecoming events: https://alumni.ubc.ca/ubc-homecoming-okanagan/