UBC Science

09/10/2026

As a UBC Science student, you’re guaranteed a small-class experience in first year. We've also made unprecedented investments to enrich our large classes.

09/09/2026

Congratulations to Drs. Colin Brauner, Claire Kremen and Xin Li on being named fellows of the Royal Society of Canada. They join more than 60 researchers in the Faculty of Science recognized by the RSC since 2000.
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) / La Société royale du Canada (SRC) Michael Smith Laboratories

New fellows are leading experts on sustainable agriculture, fish adaption and plant immune response.

09/08/2026

09/03/2026

New to UBC Science? Welcome to your home away from home.

09/02/2026

New research says joy, not shame, is what makes better habits stick. Here's the 5-step method two UBC psychologists use to build them.

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

08/27/2026

Science World is delighted to announce Dr. Gail Murphy as its new President & CEO after an extensive search. Gail will officially take up the position on October 5. 👏

“Science and technology touch every part of our lives,” says Gail, “and I am looking forward to working with the Science World team to make that knowledge accessible to everyone, building stronger, more informed communities.”

A Professor of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and co-founder of Tasktop Technologies, Gail recently completed a nine-year tenure as Vice-President, Research & Innovation at UBC. She brings a wealth of scientific, business and government relations leadership experience, and we look forward to welcoming her under the dome.

Meet our new nerd-in-chief: https://ow.ly/AtCX50ZFKRo

08/25/2026

08/19/2026

Facing pressures in both marine and terrestrial environments, the marbled murrelet is listed as threatened under Canada’s Species at Risk Act.