UBC Science

10/15/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 UBC Department of Chemistry Alumni Awards.

Do you know an outstanding UBC Chemistry alum making a difference through professional achievement, leadership, or community service?

The Department of Chemistry is seeking nominations for the 2026 Alumni Awards:

🏆 Alumni Award of Distinction
Recognizing alumni with a sustained record of excellence and leadership that inspires students and fellow alumni.

🌟 Young Alumnus Award
Recognizing emerging leaders whose accomplishments inspire students and young alumni.

📅 Nomination deadline: November 15, 2026

Submit your nomination here: https://www.chem.ubc.ca/outreach-and-alumni-activities-2026-27

10/15/2026

UBC ranks 1st for 'research impact’, 2nd for ‘reputation’ and 3rd overall in Maclean’s 2027 University Rankings—a testament to UBC’s role as a leading research powerhouse, and to how UBC’s innovations and discoveries are advancing knowledge and improving lives.

See the full rankings here: https://bit.ly/3TYgJsE

UBC Okanagan

10/14/2026

10/02/2026

Have you always wanted to say “My job, its just kelp”? Well, today is your lucky day!

BMSC is hiring for a Restoration and Nursery Technician! (Though please note that our restoration dreams go well beyond kelp!).

“The Restoration and Nursery Technician will coordinate kelp culturing and kelp growth cycles in the BMSC nurseries, support decisions around kelp sourcing and outplanting, and assist with field activities such as sori collection, outplanting and ecological monitoring; both at the surface and through SCUBA-based work. They will work closely with the Deep Bay nursery technician and the broader BMSC and Baum team. The ideal candidate is scientifically grounded, results oriented, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively. They will bring strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence in both laboratory and field settings to help advance the mission of restoring kelp forests along BC’s coast.”

Find the details about the job - as well as how to apply - with the link below:

https://bamfieldmsc.com/about/bmsc-overview/employment-opportunities/detail/job-opportunity-restoration-and-nursery-technician/

09/28/2026

Canadian telescope directly maps earliest glow of hydrogen, opening a new window on the universe

The CHIME telescope has made its first standalone detection of the glow of hydrogen from when the universe was about five billion years old, paving the way for new studies of cosmic expansion and dark energy.

The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) has shown, for the first time, that it can detect the faint glow of hydrogen gas from deep in the universe's past using only its own data.

The breakthrough paves the way for a faster, less expensive method for scientists to study dark energy — the mysterious force thought to be driving the universe to expand at an ever-increasing rate, and one of the biggest open questions in physics. The achievement also marks a milestone for the telescope, built for this very reason. The findings are published in a paper today in "The Astrophysical Journal."

“Hydrogen is the most common element in the universe and the raw material from which stars form,” said co-author Dr. Arnab Chakraborty, postdoctoral fellow at the University of Toronto who first proposed the finding. “Its faint radio emission acts like a cosmic tracer, revealing how matter is distributed across space.”

There are contradicting theories about the nature of dark energy in the astrophysical community. Using its own data, CHIME can investigate these theories independently and help prove or disprove them.

“This is a completely new technique for probing the cosmos, delivered by an instrument that was conceived, built and funded by Canadians,” said co-author Dr. Mark Halpern, professor in UBC Department of Physics & Astronomy and CHIME principal investigator. “It’s a bold new step in the global cosmology program and a Canadian success story.”

Read more: https://science.ubc.ca/news/2026-09/canadian-telescope-directly-maps-earliest-glow-hydrogen-opening-new-window-universe

09/25/2026

How did the Universe come to look the way it does? And what tools can we use to model the evolution of cosmic structure? Join us with computational cosmologist Dr. Arif Babul who is our September presenter for our How the Universe Works science discovery series. This talk is happening tomorrow Thursday September 24th at the Vancouver Public Library. This science series bridges research and discoveries in physics and astronomy with a very keen public! Come be part of the conversation. https://phas.ubc.ca/how-universe-works-ripples-galaxies-using-supercomputers-unveil-story-our-universe UBC Science alumni UBC TRIUMF Graduate Student Society - UBC Vancouver UBC Engineering UBC Chemistry The UBC Astronomy Club The UBC Physics Society

09/25/2026

Expand your skills with research and field experiences on campus and globally. Our geological field school, marine research station, natural history museums, research forest, and particle accelerator are yours to discover.

UBC Science is ranked best in Canada—and top 50 in the world—in multiple research areas.

Your career journey with science—Apply the skills you learn in class and build your career while you study. Complete paid work terms for local or international companies in our accredited co-op program.

09/23/2026

If you’re swimming in the Salish Sea late at night and feel a skittering along your calves, tiny hairy feet tip-tapping their way higher and higher towards your face, don’t worry, it’s probably just the stuff of nightmares: hairy-legged, red-eyed sea spiders newly discovered by UBC researchers.

09/16/2026

09/16/2026

Build your career as part of one of Canada’s largest science co-op programs. UBC Science helps place domestic and international students in paid co-op positions—you get the support you need to advance your career while you study.

https://sciencecoop.ubc.ca/