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UBC Science Connect—sent out five times a year—features news, kudos, upcoming events, alumni stories and more. It's a quick and fun way to keep in touch with the Faculty.

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Dolphin with a pod of northern resident killer whales.

01 | 2026: January

Orcas and dolphins team up, mRNA in action, alumni awards, and more.

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Last Year's Issues

Dr. Mark MacLachlan doing a crossword puzzle.

05 | 2025: November

Lithium in B.C., mushroom toilets, a beloved campus coyote, and more.

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Dr. Mark MacLachlan doing a crossword puzzle.

04 | 2025: September

Beaty Biodiversity Centre expansion, crossword side hustle, a new tracer for prostate surgery, and more.

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03 | 2025: May

Q&A with the new Dean, zombie fungus, targeted drug treatment, and more.

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02 | 2025: March

Saturn's moons, leaky plants, updates, events and more.

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