A modified compound taken from bloodroot, a wildflower native to North America, effectively fights multidrug-resistant ...

We honour xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) on whose ancestral, unceded territory UBC Vancouver is situated. UBC Science is committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples so we can ...

Life is much better when you fully embrace you for who you are.ProfileResearch FocusEnvironmental ScienceBeyond ScienceOlympic athlete, Canadian competitive swimmerPassionate AboutLGBTQ inclusion in ...

As 2022 drew to a close, Rishika Selvakumar (BSc 2022) was awarded the B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship in recognition of her dedication and selfless service to her community—which includes UBC. When ...

UBC scientists may have uncovered a new explanation for how Alzheimer’s disease destroys the brain – a profusion of blood vessels. While the death of cells, whether they are in the walls of blood ...

Eleven UBC mathematicians have been named to the inaugural class of American Mathematical Society (AMS) fellows--more than any other Canadian institution. Founded in 1888, the AMS seeks to further ...

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 ...

What comes after grad? Meet professionals with BSc degrees from diverse work and research fields.Join us at our annual event where we bring BSc alumni to chat with you about what they got up to after ...

New research reenvisions Earth’s mantle as a relatively uniform reservoir September 19, 2024 Lavas from hotspots—whether erupting in Hawaii, Samoa or Iceland—likely originate from a worldwide, uniform ...

Study Hall... just like in the movies - except with more (effective) studying. Looking for a study space and resources to maximize your potential with university ...

UBC is gearing up once again for Celebrate Research Week! Now in its 11th year, Celebrate Research Week runs from March 4th to 11th, and features a variety of hosted discussion forums, poster sessions ...