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May

| Event Location: Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch (Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level) | Speaker: Ilsa Cooke, Dept of Chemistry, University of British Columbia

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Curious about how the universe actually works? Join the experts from UBC’s Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences to find out fun facts about everything from the Milky Way to radio waves in this new, accessible science series: How the Universe Works! All are welcome!

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Add to Calendar 2026-05-21T18:00:00 2026-05-21T19:30:00 How the Universe Works! Interstellar Molecules! Curious about how the universe actually works? Join the experts from UBC’s Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences to find out fun facts about everything from the Milky Way to radio waves in this new, accessible science series: How the Universe Works! All are welcome! Event Location: Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch (Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level)

May

| Event Location: UBC-V Campus (multiple locations) |

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UBC is proud to host Science Rendezvous, a free family festival that takes science out of the lab and on to the street. Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a day of hands-on, family friendly science activities!

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Add to Calendar 2026-05-09T10:00:00 2026-05-09T15:00:00 2026 Science Rendezvous! UBC is proud to host Science Rendezvous, a free family festival that takes science out of the lab and on to the street. Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a day of hands-on, family friendly science activities! Event Location: UBC-V Campus (multiple locations)

April

| Event Location: Museum of Vancouver - History Room & Garden Patio | Speaker: Dr. Guiseppe laria

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The Society of Italian Researchers & Professionals in Western Canada (ARPICO) and the The Consulate General of Italy present: Italian Research day in the World: an annual lecture on science.

Spatial orientation allows us to move through the world, find our way in new places, and return home without getting lost. But how?

ITALIAN RESEARCH DAY IN THE WORLD

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Add to Calendar 2026-04-23T18:30:00 2026-04-23T22:00:00 Lost and Found - How the human brain knows where you are, and why it sometimes fails The Society of Italian Researchers & Professionals in Western Canada (ARPICO) and the The Consulate General of Italy present: Italian Research day in the World: an annual lecture on science. Spatial orientation allows us to move through the world, find our way in new places, and return home without getting lost. But how? ITALIAN RESEARCH DAY IN THE WORLD Event Location: Museum of Vancouver - History Room & Garden Patio

April

| Event Location: Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch (Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level) | Speaker: Philip Stamp, University of British Columbia

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Curious about how the universe actually works? Join the experts from UBC’s Department of Physics and Astronomy to find out fun facts about everything from the Milky Way to radio waves in this new, accessible science series: How the Universe Works! All are welcome!

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Add to Calendar 2026-04-23T18:00:00 2026-04-23T19:30:00 How the Universe Works! From Quantum Cosmos to Quantum Computers: The Sacred and the Profane Curious about how the universe actually works? Join the experts from UBC’s Department of Physics and Astronomy to find out fun facts about everything from the Milky Way to radio waves in this new, accessible science series: How the Universe Works! All are welcome! Abstract: Event Location: Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch (Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level)

April

| Event Location: China Cloud Studios, Main Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada | Speaker: Mark Van Raamsdonk, University of British Columbia

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EXTRA CREDIT is a new lecture series presented by China Cloud Studios. We have invited prominent academics, from a wide variety of disciplines, to come share their research and knowledge. This is a unique opportunity to come learn and mingle with them in the comfort of the warm China Cloud Studios environment. Hosted and curated by UBC faculty Dr. Azim Shariff and musician Jenn Bojm.

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Add to Calendar 2026-04-17T20:30:00 2026-04-17T23:00:00 Quantum Mechanics: The Music of the Universe EXTRA CREDIT is a new lecture series presented by China Cloud Studios. We have invited prominent academics, from a wide variety of disciplines, to come share their research and knowledge. This is a unique opportunity to come learn and mingle with them in the comfort of the warm China Cloud Studios environment. Hosted and curated by UBC faculty Dr. Azim Shariff and musician Jenn Bojm. Event Location: China Cloud Studios, Main Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

April

| Event Location: HENN 318 | Speaker: Sharan Banagiri, Monash University

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Add to Calendar 2026-04-17T14:00:00 2026-04-17T15:00:00 Uncovering binary black hole formation mechanisms with gravitational wave detections Abstract:  Event Location: HENN 318

April

| Event Location: BRIM 311 | Speaker: James Day, presenting for the QMI EDI committee

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In fall 2025, members of the QMI community were invited to share their experiences of equity, inclusion, and belonging at the institute. This presentation summarizes preliminary findings from survey responses across our community. The results show strengths, including high levels of respect within immediate lab environments, comfort sharing opinions, and recognition of diverse perspectives.

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Add to Calendar 2026-04-16T10:00:00 2026-04-16T11:00:00 Belonging at QMI: What Our Community Told Us In fall 2025, members of the QMI community were invited to share their experiences of equity, inclusion, and belonging at the institute. This presentation summarizes preliminary findings from survey responses across our community. The results show strengths, including high levels of respect within immediate lab environments, comfort sharing opinions, and recognition of diverse perspectives. Event Location: BRIM 311