“That’s 25 #viruses for every person living in Canada,” notes Dr. Curtis Suttle @Virosphere2012. “The prevalence of viruses traveling through the atmosphere likely explains how a virus can be found on one continent & then deposited on another.” @ubcscience glassalmanac.com/viruses-lit…

This fall, UBC has a new introductory course about AI! AI 100 is open to all UBC students and covers the fundamentals of what AI is and explores its ethical and social implications. Learn more: science.ubc.ca/news/2026-05/…

At its core a musical note is a repeating vibration, says UBC physicist & amateur jazz musician Dr. Mark van Raamsdonk. “A piano string or whatever is oscillating at that frequency ... and then your ear converts that into a signal to your brain." @UBCphas bit.ly/448Eorz

Like many alumni, Alyssa Sangalang had a couple of options up her sleeve when she graduated with a BSc in 2021. Ultimately, she chose to blaze an unconventional trail by founding a web design studio. @alumniubc science.ubc.ca/alumni/profil…

.@UBCphas material scientist Dr. Joshua Folk is part of an international collaboration that has uncovered new aspects of superconductivity in rhombohedral graphene—a few layers of carbon atoms stacked like the treads of a staircase. @physorg_com phys.org/news/2026-06-uncove…

UBC has a new introductory course about AI! AI 100 is open to all UBC students and covers the fundamentals of what AI is and explores its ethical and social implications. Read more about the new AI 100 course and UBC’s new AI-focused curriculum: science.ubc.ca/news/2026-05/…

Bottom trawling - a destructive fishing practice that indiscriminately brings to market about a quarter of the world’s wild-caught seafood - must be stopped. @projectseahorse research mentioned. Comments by Dr. Daniel Pauly @SeaAroundUs also referenced. nytimes.com/2026/06/08/opini…

“Human pressures on the ocean are not easing at the pace needed,” said Dr. William Cheung (@SolvingFCB & @coru_ubc), Canadian Lead for the #StarfishBarometer2026 report. oceans.ubc.ca/2026/06/08/sta…

The federal government's plan to fast-track major infrastructure development is at odds with its new $3.8-billion strategy to protect 30% of Canada's lands & waters by 2030, say UBC, UVic & U of T researchers. ca.news.yahoo.com/canada-maj…

The federal government released its national AI strategy today, outlining key areas of action. UBC experts are available to comment on related topics. news.ubc.ca/advisory/ubc-exp…

UBC and TRIUMF researchers at the ALPHA experiment have made an important step in the effort to probe deeper into the nature of antimatter. science.ubc.ca/news/2026-06/…

Canada released its draft AI strategy today that will modernize online safety laws to protect Canadians in the digital age. However, it doesn't specify what those modernizations will look like. Here's what UBC AI pioneer Dr. @AlanMackworth recommends: bit.ly/4fkfpsi

UBC's Dr. Jiaying Zhao says embracing joy can help us save Earth. "Joy is what made our species survive in the first place. If we’re rewarded, reinforced by it, then we continue doing it. We become contagious. We get others on board.” @ubcires bit.ly/4nZWgyf

UBC will welcome 28 doctoral students and 17 postdoctoral fellows thanks to funding from the Canada Impact Research Training Awards (CIRTA). And this is only the first wave of CIRTA awardees! grad.ubc.ca/about-us/news/mo…

The CLS T. K. Sham Award is presented by @CIC_ChemInst to an individual who has made a distinguished contribution to #MaterialsChemistry in terms of research and mentoring. Dr. Mark MacLachlan @UBC is the recipient for 2026.

It was an honour to confer the honorary degree of Doctor of Science on Sir David MacMillan. One of the most influential chemists of the 21st century, his pioneering work has transformed modern synthetic chemistry. Awarded the 2021 The Nobel Prize in Chemistry, he co-developed organocatalysis, a groundbreaking approach that has reshaped how chemical reactions are accelerated. His research continues to have far-reaching impact across pharmaceutical development, materials science, and green chemistry worldwide. Congratulations Dr MacMillan and all 2026 @UBC Graduates!

Inside @SBQMI_UBC’s #quantum kitchen⚛️: How #CFIFunded furnaces are helping @AlannahHallas cook up the building blocks for tomorrow’s transformative technologies.🔥 bit.ly/42nqsJC #Innovation #ResearchInfrastructure

A new campus-wide 100-level course, and separate degree option in computer science, will help UBC students succeed in an AI-driven future. @UBC_CS science.ubc.ca/news/2026-05/…

UBC chemists have devised a method that dramatically cuts cement’s carbon footprint using electricity. @cpbCleanEnergy @UBCChem newatlas.com/materials/elect…

Congratulations to UBC Computer Science Assistant Professors Hila Gonen, Mathias Lécuyer and Serena Wang on being selected as new Canada CIFAR AI Chairs and Assistant Professor Kelsey Allen on being selected as a CIFAR Global Scholar! Read more: cs.ubc.ca/news/2026/05/cifar…