PPC welcomes new Director
Dr. Orlando Rojas joins the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering as Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Forest Bioproducts, with shared affiliation in the Departments of Chemistry and Wood Science. He comes to UBC from Aalto University in Finland where he has led a national cluster to advance the Finnish material bioeconomy. His research […]
China-Canada Joint Centre for BioEnergy Research & Innovation (C-C JCBERI)
The China-Canada Joint Centre for BioEnergy Research & Innovation (C-C JCBERI) opened on August 15, 2015
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Event: INNOVATE 2015
In an evening of thought-provoking, seven-minute presentations, learn why faculty are passionate about their work.
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PPC Alumni Spotlight
Interview with PPC Alum Gail Sherson, Research Manager of Market Pulp, FPInnovations.
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PPC’s Pulp Digest now available
PPC's Pulp Digest is a quarterly newsletter that highlights achievements, announces upcoming events, and shares updates that matter to all of us.
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New Master of Engineering Leadership in Green Bio-Products
The Master of Engineering Leadership in Green Bio-Products degree allows you to take your place as a valued leader and sector specialist in this emerging industry. The program balances advanced engineering theory, interdisciplinary knowledge and real-world applications to give you the technical and leadership skills needed to take your career to the next level. Launching January 2016, apply now.
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Engineering Excellence Celebration 2015
Engineering Excellence Celebration 2015 awarded Dr. Richard Kerekes and M. Hafizur Rahman with two of their notable awards.
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Technical Training Course – Summer term
The Pulp and Paper Centre is offering two Technical Training courses over the summer term. Open to all UBC Engineering students. Get hands-on experience, gain technical skills and knowledge before applying for jobs in industry. Limited registration now open.
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Seminar Notice
Dr. Ning Yan will give a seminar on "Bark Bio-refinery: Conversion of Bark Biomass Residues to Valued Added “Green” Chemical Products"
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Call for Abstracts
The 5th International Conference on Biorefinery (ICBB2015) will be held at the University of British Columbia in August 2015. Call for Abstracts deadline is March 31st.
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Aero chocolate-style paper could create bubbles in the construction and packaging sectors
James Olson and his team are heading to PaperWeek Conference 2015, Montreal, Feb. 2-5, where their work on novel cellulose foam material will be featured.
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