How fire-loving fungi help B.C.'s forests recover
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
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
Imagine UBC is the university’s biggest back-to-school event, welcoming many new students into the Faculty. It's full of exciting opportunities to meet others and learn about UBC Science. New students will get to know the campus, find out more about the Faculty of Science, meet a professor,… read more
Do you have a passion for supporting academic and career-related experiences for our science community? Are you interested in building your own skills and experience in areas like event planning, resource development, and public speaking?Key Position DetailsMembers of SCI Team are Science… 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
Do you have a desire to cultivate potential in others, and a passion for supporting our science community? Are you interested in building your own skills and experience in areas like active listening, strengths-based conversations, and asking open ended questions?Key Position DetailsMembers of… read more
The Faculty of Science is always looking for students to step up to the challenge and get involved with our community. Whether you're looking to gain professional skills, work with motivated peers, or just have fun, look below, and plan ahead for upcoming opportunities.Science Peer Academic… 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
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