We can help you make an impact on the causes and communities you care about. Revolutionizing the entire ecosystem at UBC Applied Science, your gifts support critical transformations that enable leading-edge research and the accelerated development of innovations that will benefit society.
Our professional disciplines span the entire human-centred built environment, representing innovation at all scales from nanoscale electronic devices that power communications to the design of entire cities.
The work we do matters, but it requires far greater resources than what public funding sources can provide. Your contributions support the next generation of leaders in architecture, nursing, planning and engineering, and fuel the discovery of transformative innovations that seek to solve society’s grand challenges.
As the Faculty of Applied Science looks ahead to the future, we have defined our core strengths and the six key areas where we are positioned to make the greatest impact.
Build a university for the future
To drive economic development and positively impact society on a global scale, the old way of doing things simply won't cut it. Help us keep pace with the evolution of our disciplines and shape student experiences through innovative and competitive programming, creative and collaborative spaces and flexible learning options.
Transform the future of work
Change doesn’t happen overnight. With your support, we will develop the future’s inclusive leaders and cultivate a culture grounded in respect, understanding, humility, wellness, balance and joy, starting right here at UBC.
Foster inclusive leadership and respectful engagement
To drive economic development and positively impact society on a global scale, the old way of doing things simply won't cut it. Help us keep pace with the evolution of our disciplines and shape student experiences through innovative and competitive programming, creative and collaborative spaces and flexible learning options.
Your gifts will transform the future by powering the work that we do. Chances are, Applied Science experts are already tackling an issue that is important to you.
Accelerating solutions for people
As researchers and innovators across a wide area of expertise, we are creating highly impactful solutions that aim to radically transform the way we live and shape a society and economy where people are more connected, empowered and effective.
Building thriving cities and communities
From civil infrastructure to the transportation and energy networks that bind it together, our Faculty is ideally positioned to drive changes in how we live and work, how we move and connect, and how we work together to create thriving cities and communities.
Impact planetary health
UBC ranks 3rd in the world for university climate action and 11th for sustainable cities and communities. Building on this success, Our Faculty is creating a city-scale testbed that will enable us to spearhead leading-edge technologies and policies to address climate change.