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… read more
October 23, 2025
Fall rains have returned and mushrooms are emerging across B.C. Mycologist Dr. Monika Fischer on how fire-loving shrooms help forests recover from wildfires. read more
Science Peer Academic Coaches help support students in achieving their unique academic goals. Students who work with an SPAC coach see lasting improvements to their study habits.Coaches work with you one-on-one to help you achieve your academic goals at UBC. Chat with a coach to set goals… read more
Should I withdraw from a course and get a W standing on my transcript? What happens when I withdraw from a course?What is a W standing?When you withdraw from a course after the add/drop deadline, you will receive a "W" standing on your academic record. Such standings are not included in computing… read more
Would you know academic misconduct if you saw it, or have you worried that you were doing it? It's not always the old-fashioned example of looking at another student's test; in this online world, academic misconduct can happen in many forms, as outlined in the Academic Honesty and Standards… read more
We are an institution of learning, and our goal is to have you graduate and move into your career. While we want to see you complete your degree, there are consequences when you do not uphold academic integrity. If you have been contacted to indicate that your instructor wants to discuss… read more
Preparing a cover letter when you have zero or irrelevant experience.A cover letter is an important part of a job application. Writing one can be challenging, especially if your work experience isn’t obviously or directly relevant to the position you’re applying to, or if you don’t have much… read more
About the Wellness WheelYour university journey brings a lot of opportunities for growth. From uncovering new interests to making friends or even moving to a different city, there are a lot of exciting moments. At the same time, you juggle a lot as a student. Whether it be intense coursework, lab… read more
Don't give up – this is a perfect opportunity to learn from your mistakes, see why you didn’t do as well as you had hoped, and find strategies to improve your scores in the future.Tips for the Next MidtermCreate a study schedule ahead of time and study early.Organize all the material into… read more
ALERT - Education services companies are falsely claiming that they can help students find UBC research projects or positions on campus for a fee. Read more.This page will be updated soon with specific dates and other details for 2026. In the meantime, the information from 2025 is available to give… read more
We honour xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) on whose ancestral, unceded territory UBC Vancouver is situated. UBC Science is committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples so we can advance Reconciliation and ensure traditional ways of knowing enrich our teaching and research.
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