News
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Science researchers honoured by RSC
September 9, 2026
New fellows are leading experts on sustainable agriculture, fish adaption and plant immune response. read more
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Using comics to bring tricky microbiology concepts to life
September 8, 2026
For undergraduate students taking introductory microbiology courses at UBC this fall, comics are proving to be a powerful way to illustrate complex concepts. read more
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Welcome to UBC Science!
September 3, 2026
Everything undergraduates need to know about getting started, navigating classes, academic and study resources, and connecting with on-campus supports. read more
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Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs brings three world-leading researchers to UBC Science
August 26, 2026
The Faculty of Science has recruited three of the nine newly announced Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs at UBC. read more
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New seahorse species named after UBC marine conservationist
August 12, 2026
A newly discovered seahorse species from the Indian Ocean—Hippocampus amandavincentae—has been named after UBC marine biologist Dr. Amanda Vincent. read more
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Subsidies, fragmented enforcement hamper progress on illegal fishing
August 10, 2026
Comprehensive analysis underscores why the issue is so persistent, and provides estimates on the scope and concentration of industrial scale illegal fishing. read more
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Geography influences early programming of the immune system
July 29, 2026
An international research team has found early programming of newborns' immune system occurs uniquely in different geographical locations. read more
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Insect ‘submariners’ don’t implode at depth, leaving oceanic mystery unsolved
July 23, 2026
Deep-diving insect larvae are challenging a long-held idea about why there are no insects in the ocean, thanks to adaptable air sacs. read more
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Researchers identify class of “oddball” meteorite that killed the dinosaurs
July 17, 2026
Earth scientists are slowly closing in on the class of impactor that caused the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event. read more
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Food security, AI, health research get federal boost
July 7, 2026
Projects investigating food security, AI-driven chemistry, and cell interactions are among 80 newly funded research programs across UBC Science. read more