News
UBC Summer Session Introduces Students to Marine Systems Engineering
Date: Jul 02, 2019
As part of the Marine Systems Initiative, an Introduction to Marine Systems Engineering Summer Session was held June 25th – June 28th, 2019. This was the first time this program has been offered and was well attended by graduate and undergraduate students from across many disciplines, including computer science, thermofluids, naval architecture, and mechanical engineering. […]
MEL Alumnus Story – Abdul Quadir Abudu
Date: Apr 18, 2019
After six years in the maritime industry, Abdul decided to pursue an MEL to expand his technical knowledge and deepen his understanding of business strategy and concepts. “I grew up in the port city of Lagos, Nigeria, where I was surrounded by ships and developed an early interest in pursuing a career in the maritime […]
Inaugural Industry Workshop Launches Marine Systems Initiative at UBC
Date: Apr 05, 2019
Over 120 delegates from industry, academia and the Canadian armed forces attended the UBC Marine Systems Initiative workshop on 15th March 2019 at UBC. This full-day event was the inaugural industry workshop for the recently announced Marine Systems Initiative that will focus on electrical and systems engineering aspects of naval architecture and marine engineering in collaboration with […]
Vard $1.5 million gift advances marine engineering research and learning at UBC
Date: Apr 02, 2019
Donation aims to promote innovation and ease shortage of electrical and shipboard systems engineers. The University of British Columbia has received a $1.5 million donation that is expected to advance naval architecture and marine engineering education and promote innovative technologies in Canada’s shipbuilding industry. The gift, from Vard Marine Inc. and Vard Electro Canada Inc., […]
Spotlight: Program Series with Chris McKesson – The Modern Ship
Date: Mar 20, 2019
NAME Co-Director, Chris McKesson, highlights the complexity and innovation of engineering required in designing the modern ship, and the unique training provided by our Master of Engineering Leadership program.