Dr. Anka Lekhi—a UBC professor focused on making the transition into first-year chemistry more accessible—has won a West ...

Some genes just don’t play fair.Researchers have uncovered a ‘selfish’ X chromosome in the fruit fly Drosophila testacea that ...

Visitors can now explore UBC Botanical Garden using new scooters named “Margaret” and “Charlie,” thanks to two botanical enthusiasts of the same names. Longtime supporters of the Garden and ...

This program is affiliated with one of UBC's top-ranked research areas. 1 Environmental sciences concentrates on understanding the major environmental issues facing human societies and adopts a ...

Win a $150 gift card to Science World, and journey into science this summer! Our prize pack includes an electronic gift card that will be sent directly to you. The flexibility is all yours. You decide ...

Geology is the science of the solid earth--its composition, structure, physical properties and history. Professionals in geological fields tend to have a strong background in chemistry and basic ...

While studying Data Science, you’re learning how to extract insights from data by combining techniques from computer science, statistics, and domain expertise. You’ll develop skills to process, ...

This program is affiliated with one of UBC's top-ranked research areas. 1 Earth and ocean sciences spans all aspects of understanding the history and dynamics of our planet, as well as how to best ...

Jellyfish are increasing in the majority of the world's coastal ecosystems, according to the first global study of jellyfish abundance by University of British Columbia researchers. In a study ...

This program is affiliated with one of UBC's top-ranked research areas. 1 Physiology explores the basis of life--from the subcellular to the whole person. It provides the basic information for ...

UBC Microbiology and Immunology is a leading centre for the study of bacteria, fungi and viruses--and their roles in human health and disease, agriculture, natural ecosystems, energy and ...