Events
May
| Event Location: Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch (Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level) | Speaker: Ilsa Cooke, Dept of Chemistry, University of British Columbia
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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May
| Event Location: UBC-V Campus (multiple locations) |
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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April
| Event Location: Museum of Vancouver - History Room & Garden Patio | Speaker: Dr. Guiseppe laria
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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April
| Event Location: Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch (Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level) | Speaker: Philip Stamp, University of British Columbia
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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April
| Event Location: China Cloud Studios, Main Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada | Speaker: Mark Van Raamsdonk, University of British Columbia
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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April
| Event Location: HENN 318 | Speaker: Sharan Banagiri, Monash University
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April
| Event Location: BRIM 311 | Speaker: James Day, presenting for the QMI EDI committee
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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