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Dr. Marco Marra appointed Officer of the Order of Canada
December 18, 2024
Dr. Marco Marra from Michael Smith Labs has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada—an honour received by 7,600 Canadians since its creation in 1967. read more
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How to reduce food waste and feast sustainably this holiday season
December 17, 2024
The holiday season is upon us, complete with multiple occasions for eating, drinking and making merry—which means multiple occasions for wasted food and drink. It’s estimated that 20 per cent, or 11 million tonnes, of all the food produced in Canada is wasted. Wasted food means wasted… read more
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With ‘beaker mugs’ and icicles, this glassblower raises money for charity in his daughter’s memory
December 16, 2024
“Brian is a key member of the department, and a rare one; few chemistry departments across the country have full-time glassblowers.” read more
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UBC researcher wins Canada’s premier mathematical sciences award
December 2, 2024
Dr. Leah Edelstein-Keshet, a pioneer in mathematical biology, has been awarded the 2025 CRM-Fields-PIMS Prize by the Centre de recherches mathématiques, the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences, and the Fields Institute.The University of British Columbia (UBC) mathematician has… read more
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Advancing a more sustainable future for critical minerals
December 2, 2024
UBC is bringing its expertise in critical minerals to the Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials, a $150 (US) million research endeavour to fundamentally change how we produce, use and recycle the minerals needed for modern technologies and the clean energy transition. Dr. Steven… read more
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Extension of appointment for Dr. Mark MacLachlan, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Science
November 28, 2024
I am pleased to announce the extension of the appointment of Dr. Mark MacLachlan, Dean pro tem, for the Faculty of Science. read more
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Quantum computing, metabolomics focus of new CRCs
November 14, 2024
Two new Canada Research Chairs investigating critical emerging fields—quantum computing and metabolomics—have been appointed at UBC Science. read more
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Off-the-shelf thermoelectric generators can upgrade CO2 into chemicals. The combination could help us colonize Mars
November 6, 2024
Readily available thermoelectric generators can power CO2 conversion, according to a proof-of-concept study by chemists at UBC. read more
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UBC evolutionary ecologist awarded Arthur B McDonald fellowship
November 6, 2024
UBC evolutionary ecologist Dr. Kayla King has been recognized as one of Canada’s top young researchers, earning an Arthur B. McDonald fellowship from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).The prestigious fellowships—worth $250,000 over two years—are awarded… read more
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Scientists develop tool to predict sepsis in apparently healthy newborns
October 28, 2024
The discovery could help with earlier recognition of critically ill babies to implement life-saving treatment. read more