UBC Civil welcomes Dr. Riwaj (Ribu) Dhakal as Assistant Professor in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, bringing leading expertise in soil liquefaction, seismic foundation behavior, and site characterization. Read more:

We're excited to welcome Dr. Nimish Pujara as Associate Professor at UBC Civil Engineering. His research on wave-driven particle transport advances coastal sustainability and pollution mitigation. Learn more: .#UBC #UBCCivil

Tire chemicals are polluting waterways, harming salmon, and showing up in humans—yet remain largely unregulated. A UBC-led team proposes the first global framework ahead of the #PlasticsTreaty talks in Geneva. Read more:

RT @UBC: Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🎓 Your dedication, curiosity and resilience have brought you to this exciting milestone. As….

From custom homes to risk analysis, Simon’s Civil Engineering journey is anything but typical. Learn how he’s using design and data to protect communities and build a safer future. Read more: #UBCCivil #EngineeringImpact

What began as a pandemic painting project grew into a powerful tribute to Vancouver’s Chinatown. Donna Seto, Manager of Research & Strategic Initiatives at UBC Civil Engineering, captures memory, architecture, and community in Chinatown.

Choose an education and career path aligned with your passion to make the world better a place. When you study Environmental Engineering at UBC, you’ll gain the skills and hands-on experience to be a catalyst for positive change. Find out more at

UBC Civil Engineering is part of a cross-faculty effort to bring climate-focused, hands-on learning into the classroom—equipping students with tools like carbon accounting & life-cycle analysis. 🔗

Meet Katie Moloney, a #UBCCivil PhD student and 2025 3MT® winner! 🏆. Her research investigates tire wear particles—an invisible but harmful form of urban air pollution—and how they may affect human lung health. 🔗 Full Q&A:

RT @UBC: It’s #UBCGivingDay! Join the UBC community in supporting students, research and programs that transform lives: .

RT @ubcengineering: #UBCEngineering students will showcase their innovative solutions at Design and Innovation Day on April 3. Don’t miss….

Supported by $8.27 million in funding from NRCan, the NRC, and industry partners, the project addresses key challenges in housing supply, skilled labor shortages, and climate resilience. Read more:

Choose an education and career path aligned with your passion to make the world better a place. When you study Environmental Engineering at UBC, you’ll gain the skills and hands-on experience to be a catalyst for positive change. Find out more at

Dr. Rachel Scholes and her team at UBC Civil Engineering are tackling 6PPDQ, a toxic tire-wear chemical harming aquatic life. Their research helped shape BC’s water quality guideline and led to new filtration systems to protect waterways. Read more:

Join us for the 2025 Design & Innovation Day! 🌎💡 Graduating environmental engineering students showcase solutions in sustainability, water management & more. Explore projects, connect with future engineers & be part of the conversation!

UBC Civil Engineering is ranked #1 in Canada and among the top 25 in the world! 🌍. Explore the full rankings here:

Interested in sustainability & problem-solving? .Explore Environmental Engineering at our Meet & Greet! Connect with faculty & students, learn about careers, and discover how you can make an impact. Register here:

RT @ubcengineering: AI-powered robotics are transforming construction in BC, with @UBCCivil researchers leading the way. These #UBCEnginee….

Congratulations to #UBCCivil's Dr. Enda Murphy on being selected for Science Meets Parliament BC. This program connects scientists with policymakers to strengthen evidence-based decision-making.

RT @ubcengineering: Meet Peter Ehrlich, a @UBCCivil alumni working for @LedcorGroup! 👋. Peter is a Project Coordinator working on a 16-stor….