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    Why honey bees overthrow their queen

    October 30, 2025

    UBC research shows how queen viral infections disrupt colony stability— and identifies a key pheromone that could help maintain cohesive, productive hives. read more

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    Nov 20

    How Did The Universe Begin?

    6:00 pm

    UBC cosmologist Dr. Mark Halpern explores how measurements we make today tell us the age of the Universe, and about conditions when it was much younger.

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    Nov 24

    Managing Exam Anxiety

    12:00 pm

    Feeling anxious about upcoming exams? Join this 50-minute interactive workshop to learn science-backed strategies for managing exam stress, staying focused, and building confidence. You’ll leave with practical tools, a personalized exam calm plan, and a free Exam Stress Relief Kit. Light…

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    Nov 26

    Get Into Research

    5:30 pm

    Learn about undergrad research at UBC and visit active labs on campus.Thinking about getting involved in research? Whether you're keen to get some experience, or you're passionate that your future career is in research, join SCI Team for an interactive dive into undergrad research in the Faculty of…

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