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News, events, and publications from the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia #UBCChem
UBC Chemistry is now accepting Fall 2026 graduate student applications!
Apply by Dec 1, 2025 to maximize funding opportunities and join world-class research in a world-class city.
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Apply by Dec 1, 2025 to maximize funding opportunities and join world-class research in a world-class city.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
UBC Chemistry is now accepting Fall 2026 graduate student applications!
Apply by Dec 1, 2025 to maximize funding opportunities and join world-class research in a world-class city.
🔗 www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-...
Apply by Dec 1, 2025 to maximize funding opportunities and join world-class research in a world-class city.
🔗 www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-...
UBC Chemistry is now accepting graduate student applications for Fall 2026!
Apply by Dec 1, 2025 for priority funding consideration, invitations to recruiting events, and early research lab selection.
🔗 www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-...
Apply by Dec 1, 2025 for priority funding consideration, invitations to recruiting events, and early research lab selection.
🔗 www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-...
November 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
UBC Chemistry is now accepting graduate student applications for Fall 2026!
Apply by Dec 1, 2025 for priority funding consideration, invitations to recruiting events, and early research lab selection.
🔗 www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-...
Apply by Dec 1, 2025 for priority funding consideration, invitations to recruiting events, and early research lab selection.
🔗 www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-...
Interested in conducting research at UBC Chemistry?
Join us on GatherTown to speak to our renowned faculty members & current graduate students. Learn more about our cutting-edge research programs, our facilities, and scholarship & award opportunities.
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Join us on GatherTown to speak to our renowned faculty members & current graduate students. Learn more about our cutting-edge research programs, our facilities, and scholarship & award opportunities.
🔗 app.gather.town/app/gnjyTrHD...
November 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Interested in conducting research at UBC Chemistry?
Join us on GatherTown to speak to our renowned faculty members & current graduate students. Learn more about our cutting-edge research programs, our facilities, and scholarship & award opportunities.
🔗 app.gather.town/app/gnjyTrHD...
Join us on GatherTown to speak to our renowned faculty members & current graduate students. Learn more about our cutting-edge research programs, our facilities, and scholarship & award opportunities.
🔗 app.gather.town/app/gnjyTrHD...
Congratulations to @nadineborduas.bsky.social for receiving the ACSWCC Rising Star Award!
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November 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Congratulations to @nadineborduas.bsky.social for receiving the ACSWCC Rising Star Award!
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Researchers from UBC Chemistry & the Vancouver Prostate Centre have developed a new method to design safer, more targeted cancer drugs. 'baited-SELEX' uses DNA molecules to mimic antibodies & selectively target cancer cells while minimizing harmful side effects.
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dna-guided-p...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Researchers from UBC Chemistry & the Vancouver Prostate Centre have developed a new method to design safer, more targeted cancer drugs. 'baited-SELEX' uses DNA molecules to mimic antibodies & selectively target cancer cells while minimizing harmful side effects.
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dna-guided-p...
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dna-guided-p...
Congratulations to Chemistry Assistant Professor
@enicholschem.bsky.social for being appointed a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Molecular and Interfacial Electrocatalysts! @science.ubc.ca
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dr-eva-nicho...
@enicholschem.bsky.social for being appointed a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Molecular and Interfacial Electrocatalysts! @science.ubc.ca
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dr-eva-nicho...
October 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Congratulations to Chemistry Assistant Professor
@enicholschem.bsky.social for being appointed a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Molecular and Interfacial Electrocatalysts! @science.ubc.ca
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dr-eva-nicho...
@enicholschem.bsky.social for being appointed a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Molecular and Interfacial Electrocatalysts! @science.ubc.ca
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dr-eva-nicho...
Call for Nominations – UBC Chemistry Alumni Awards
Help us recognize UBC Chemistry alumni who have achieved remarkable success and serve as inspiring role models. Nominations deadline: Saturday November 15, 2025
Submit your nominations here: event.fourwaves.com/ubcchemistry...
Help us recognize UBC Chemistry alumni who have achieved remarkable success and serve as inspiring role models. Nominations deadline: Saturday November 15, 2025
Submit your nominations here: event.fourwaves.com/ubcchemistry...
October 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Call for Nominations – UBC Chemistry Alumni Awards
Help us recognize UBC Chemistry alumni who have achieved remarkable success and serve as inspiring role models. Nominations deadline: Saturday November 15, 2025
Submit your nominations here: event.fourwaves.com/ubcchemistry...
Help us recognize UBC Chemistry alumni who have achieved remarkable success and serve as inspiring role models. Nominations deadline: Saturday November 15, 2025
Submit your nominations here: event.fourwaves.com/ubcchemistry...
We recently welcomed Dr. Shichang Miao, a distinguished UBC Chem PhD grad & scientific leader for a visit.
He toured the department, met with grad students & postdocs & discussed groundbreaking research with faculty. It was a privilege to host him!
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/ubc-chemistr...
He toured the department, met with grad students & postdocs & discussed groundbreaking research with faculty. It was a privilege to host him!
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/ubc-chemistr...
October 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
We recently welcomed Dr. Shichang Miao, a distinguished UBC Chem PhD grad & scientific leader for a visit.
He toured the department, met with grad students & postdocs & discussed groundbreaking research with faculty. It was a privilege to host him!
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/ubc-chemistr...
He toured the department, met with grad students & postdocs & discussed groundbreaking research with faculty. It was a privilege to host him!
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/ubc-chemistr...
We had the honor of hosting Dr. Paul Hébert, President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), marking the first visit of a CIHR President in the department's history. @science.ubc.ca
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dr-paul-h-be...
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August 22, 2025 at 10:34 PM
We had the honor of hosting Dr. Paul Hébert, President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), marking the first visit of a CIHR President in the department's history. @science.ubc.ca
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dr-paul-h-be...
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dr-paul-h-be...
Calling all Chemistry Undergrads!
Join us for Chemistry Imagine Day on Sept 2, from 11am-2pm. It’s your chance to kick off the year with a fun, interactive, and educational day! RSVP by Aug 22.
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Join us for Chemistry Imagine Day on Sept 2, from 11am-2pm. It’s your chance to kick off the year with a fun, interactive, and educational day! RSVP by Aug 22.
🔗 event.fourwaves.com/chemistryima...
August 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Calling all Chemistry Undergrads!
Join us for Chemistry Imagine Day on Sept 2, from 11am-2pm. It’s your chance to kick off the year with a fun, interactive, and educational day! RSVP by Aug 22.
🔗 event.fourwaves.com/chemistryima...
Join us for Chemistry Imagine Day on Sept 2, from 11am-2pm. It’s your chance to kick off the year with a fun, interactive, and educational day! RSVP by Aug 22.
🔗 event.fourwaves.com/chemistryima...
On August 11th, the Department of Chemistry had the honor of hosting Dr. Mona Nemer, Canada's Chief Science Advisor, for a special visit to learn about how UBC Chemistry is a key enabler of Vancouver's growing pharmaceutical and biotechnology landscape.
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/ubc-chemistr...
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August 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
On August 11th, the Department of Chemistry had the honor of hosting Dr. Mona Nemer, Canada's Chief Science Advisor, for a special visit to learn about how UBC Chemistry is a key enabler of Vancouver's growing pharmaceutical and biotechnology landscape.
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/ubc-chemistr...
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/ubc-chemistr...
UBC’s Hein Lab, Seoul National University, & Korea Institute of Science and Technology are pioneering self-driving labs to accelerate battery research, cutting material discovery time from decades to just 1 year. @profhein.bsky.social
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August 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
UBC’s Hein Lab, Seoul National University, & Korea Institute of Science and Technology are pioneering self-driving labs to accelerate battery research, cutting material discovery time from decades to just 1 year. @profhein.bsky.social
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/ubc-s-hein-l...
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/ubc-s-hein-l...
Canada’s top four high school chemists are preparing for the International Chemistry Olympiad in Dubai with a 10-day intensive training camp at UBC Chemistry.
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/ubc-chemistr...
@science.ubc.ca @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social
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@science.ubc.ca @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Canada’s top four high school chemists are preparing for the International Chemistry Olympiad in Dubai with a 10-day intensive training camp at UBC Chemistry.
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/ubc-chemistr...
@science.ubc.ca @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social
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@science.ubc.ca @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social
From decoding bacterial chemistry to winning the Governor General’s Gold Medal, Seyed Amirhossein Nasseri’s PhD journey at UBC was driven by curiosity, mentorship, and a passion for solving scientific puzzles.
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/lab-bench-na... @science.ubc.ca
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/lab-bench-na... @science.ubc.ca
June 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
From decoding bacterial chemistry to winning the Governor General’s Gold Medal, Seyed Amirhossein Nasseri’s PhD journey at UBC was driven by curiosity, mentorship, and a passion for solving scientific puzzles.
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/lab-bench-na... @science.ubc.ca
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/lab-bench-na... @science.ubc.ca
Congratulations to the UBC Chemistry Class of 2025! Tuum Est! 🎓 @science.ubc.ca @alumniubc.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Congratulations to the UBC Chemistry Class of 2025! Tuum Est! 🎓 @science.ubc.ca @alumniubc.bsky.social
The whole family gets to dive into science beyond the lab at Science Rendezvous this year with UBC Chemistry! 🧪
Festival-goers explored hands-on chemistry activities and enjoyed jaw-dropping demos like liquid nitrogen ice cream 🍦 and the fiery excitement of the Fun with Fuels show🔥
@science.ubc.ca
Festival-goers explored hands-on chemistry activities and enjoyed jaw-dropping demos like liquid nitrogen ice cream 🍦 and the fiery excitement of the Fun with Fuels show🔥
@science.ubc.ca
May 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The whole family gets to dive into science beyond the lab at Science Rendezvous this year with UBC Chemistry! 🧪
Festival-goers explored hands-on chemistry activities and enjoyed jaw-dropping demos like liquid nitrogen ice cream 🍦 and the fiery excitement of the Fun with Fuels show🔥
@science.ubc.ca
Festival-goers explored hands-on chemistry activities and enjoyed jaw-dropping demos like liquid nitrogen ice cream 🍦 and the fiery excitement of the Fun with Fuels show🔥
@science.ubc.ca
Congratulations to Associate Professor of Teaching, Dr. Anka Lekhi, who is one of the three recipients of the British Columbia Teaching and Learning Council 2025 West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards!
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dr-anka-lekh...
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May 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Congratulations to Associate Professor of Teaching, Dr. Anka Lekhi, who is one of the three recipients of the British Columbia Teaching and Learning Council 2025 West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards!
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dr-anka-lekh...
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dr-anka-lekh...
Support UBC Chemistry's Graduate Student Support Fund this #UBCGivingDay! Your contribution will help graduate students focus on their research, developing innovations for a healthy planet. 💚🔬
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April 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Support UBC Chemistry's Graduate Student Support Fund this #UBCGivingDay! Your contribution will help graduate students focus on their research, developing innovations for a healthy planet. 💚🔬
🔗 givingday.ubc.ca/31090/gd2025...
🔗 givingday.ubc.ca/31090/gd2025...
Don't forget to RSVP for our upcoming 2025 Chemistry Alumni Reunion, taking place on Saturday April 5! This special event will bring together alumni, faculty members, and current students. This is a free event and will include a prize draw!
RSVP here: event.fourwaves.com/chemalumnire...
RSVP here: event.fourwaves.com/chemalumnire...
March 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Don't forget to RSVP for our upcoming 2025 Chemistry Alumni Reunion, taking place on Saturday April 5! This special event will bring together alumni, faculty members, and current students. This is a free event and will include a prize draw!
RSVP here: event.fourwaves.com/chemalumnire...
RSVP here: event.fourwaves.com/chemalumnire...
Join us for the Chemistry Alumni Reunion on Saturday April 5, 2025!
Hear guest lectures from accomplished alumni & faculty with a networking reception to follow. This is a free event and will include a prize draw!
Advanced registration is required, more info & RSVP: www.chem.ubc.ca/outreach-and...
Hear guest lectures from accomplished alumni & faculty with a networking reception to follow. This is a free event and will include a prize draw!
Advanced registration is required, more info & RSVP: www.chem.ubc.ca/outreach-and...
February 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Join us for the Chemistry Alumni Reunion on Saturday April 5, 2025!
Hear guest lectures from accomplished alumni & faculty with a networking reception to follow. This is a free event and will include a prize draw!
Advanced registration is required, more info & RSVP: www.chem.ubc.ca/outreach-and...
Hear guest lectures from accomplished alumni & faculty with a networking reception to follow. This is a free event and will include a prize draw!
Advanced registration is required, more info & RSVP: www.chem.ubc.ca/outreach-and...
Looking to explore the exciting field of chemistry and all the opportunities it offers? Join Us for Our Chemistry Undergraduate Open House! Meet faculty & current students & discover how a degree in chemistry can shape your future.
RSVP by Fri Feb 21: event.fourwaves.com/chemopenhous...
RSVP by Fri Feb 21: event.fourwaves.com/chemopenhous...
February 13, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Looking to explore the exciting field of chemistry and all the opportunities it offers? Join Us for Our Chemistry Undergraduate Open House! Meet faculty & current students & discover how a degree in chemistry can shape your future.
RSVP by Fri Feb 21: event.fourwaves.com/chemopenhous...
RSVP by Fri Feb 21: event.fourwaves.com/chemopenhous...
Congratulations to the 2024 UBC Chemistry Alumni Award winners, Dr. Miguel A. Garcia-Garibay (Alumni Award of Distinction) and Dr. Erika Siren (Young Alumnus Award)!
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/2024-chemist...
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/2024-chemist...
January 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Congratulations to the 2024 UBC Chemistry Alumni Award winners, Dr. Miguel A. Garcia-Garibay (Alumni Award of Distinction) and Dr. Erika Siren (Young Alumnus Award)!
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/2024-chemist...
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/2024-chemist...
UBC Chemistry is pleased to announce that Dr. Ido Levin
will join the department on Aug 1, 2025, jointly appointed with @ubcmath.bsky.social
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will join the department on Aug 1, 2025, jointly appointed with @ubcmath.bsky.social
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January 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
UBC Chemistry is pleased to announce that Dr. Ido Levin
will join the department on Aug 1, 2025, jointly appointed with @ubcmath.bsky.social
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/chemistry-we...
will join the department on Aug 1, 2025, jointly appointed with @ubcmath.bsky.social
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/chemistry-we...
Girls & female identifying undergraduate individuals: join us for our international day of girls and women in science celebrations - Chemistry Edition!
Advanced registration is required.
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Advanced registration is required.
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January 22, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Girls & female identifying undergraduate individuals: join us for our international day of girls and women in science celebrations - Chemistry Edition!
Advanced registration is required.
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/outreach-and...
Advanced registration is required.
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/outreach-and...
Congratulations @profhein.bsky.social for being awarded the R. U. Lemiuex Award! This award is presented to an organic chemist who has made a distinguished contribution to any area of organic chemistry & who is currently working in Canada. @ciccheminst.bsky.social
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January 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Congratulations @profhein.bsky.social for being awarded the R. U. Lemiuex Award! This award is presented to an organic chemist who has made a distinguished contribution to any area of organic chemistry & who is currently working in Canada. @ciccheminst.bsky.social
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dr-hein-rece...
🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dr-hein-rece...