Workshop on Robotic Manufacturing Technologies for Building Carbon-Neutral Homes
Friday, March 25, 2022 – IC-IMPACTS Student Engagement Committee and the Consulate General of India in Vancouver hosted a workshop on Friday, March 25th, at The University of British Columbia, on Make in India Initiatives – Collaborations between Canada & India: Workshop on Robotic Manufacturing Technologies for Building Carbon-Neutral Homes. India is becoming world’s top manufacturing hub […]
IC-IMPACTS Funds Three New Projects in Food Security
IC-IMPACTS Funds A New Innovative Technology Demonstration Project
Monday, March 7, 2022 – IC-IMPACTS announced the funding of a new projects under the Call for Proposals in Innovative Technology Demonstration Projects. The one-year grant is awarded to projects which encourage the transfer of existing research and technology to communities, improve the health, safety, and prosperity of Indian and Canadian communities through the introduction of […]
2021 IC-IMPACTS HQP Research Paper Award Winners Announced
The HQP Research Paper Awards serve to showcase the high quality of work and the excellence of the research. December 15, 2021 Vancouver, BC — Today, the IC-IMPACTS HQP Research Paper Awards were presented to IC-IMPACTS HQP (graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, or Research Associates) who published their work in a peer-reviewed journal with a high impact factor. For […]
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with West Moberly First Nations
The MOU promotes collaborations with the community in sectors of infrastructure, water and food security. November 30, 2021 Vancouver, BC — Today, West Moberly First Nations and IC-IMPACTS (the India-Canada Centre for Innovative Multidisciplinary Partnerships to Accelerate Community Transformation and Sustainability) have signed an agreement to promote collaborations in sectors of mutual interest, including integrated water […]
High Commissioner Bisaria Visits IC-IMPACTS
IC-IMPACTS HQPs provided a detailed tour of some of the state of the art laboratories at The University of British Columbia, showcasing IC-IMPACTS research projects. HQPs had the opportunity to present their work on self-healing concrete, clean water technologies, and 3D printing of concrete structures. The lab tour was followed by student presentations and a […]
New Canada-India Partnership Supports Student Mobility in the Water Management, Infrastructure, and Public Health Sectors
New agreement strengthens connections and promotes research exchange opportunities for graduate students and postdocs July 16, 2021 Vancouver, BC — Today, Mitacs and IC-IMPACTS (the India-Canada Centre for Innovative Multidisciplinary Partnerships to Accelerate Community Transformation and Sustainability) have signed a three-year agreement to support research collaborations in sectors of mutual interest, including integrated water management, safe […]
Dr. Helen Burt named Officer of the Order of Canada
Congratulations to Dr. Helen Burt, member of the IC-IMPACTS Board of Directors, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Associate VPRI at the University of British Columbia, for being named Officer of the Order of Canada, 2020. Dr. Burt was made an Officer of the Order for her life-altering research on drug delivery systems, her leadership at UBC and […]
A Letter from IC-IMPACTS CEO on the COVID-19 News Emanating from India
May 5, 2021 To our Indian colleagues: The past year has been a devastating one for all of us around the world. We have lost family members, friends and colleagues to Covid-19 and we continue to be faced with uncertainties and unknowns. We are deeply saddened by the tragic news and images emanating from India. […]
Dr. Nemy Banthia Receives Distinguished Alumni Award from IIT Delhi Alumni Association
Congratulations to IC-IMPACTS CEO and Scientific Director Dr. Nemy Banthia, who has been awarded a Distinguished Alumni Award by the IIT Delhi Alumni Association. Dr. Banthia, who holds an M.Tech. in Structural Engineering from IIT Delhi, received the Distinguished Alumni Award in Teaching and Research. Every year, IIT Delhi recognizes the achievement and contribution of its Alumni in […]