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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 16/09/2026

Congratulations to UBC Chemistry Professor Corinna Schindler on being named a 2027 Arthur C. Cope Scholar by the American Chemical Society! This prestigious recognition celebrates outstanding achievement and excellence in organic chemistry. cen.acs.org/acs-news/acs...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 15/09/2026

Congratulations to UBC chemist Dr. Zachary Hudson on receiving the 2026 Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry from the Royal Society of Canada! 🎉 Dr. Hudson's work is advancing organic semiconductors for electronics, healthcare and pharmaceuticals.

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 14/09/2026

What can a career in chemistry look like beyond the classroom? Join our new Career Catalyst Seminar Series to hear directly from professionals in industry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. 🔬 Career insights 🤝 Networking opportunities 💼 Connections with potential employers

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 04/09/2026

UBC has officially launched 302 spin-off companies, including 5 new ventures from our own Department of Chemistry! Congratulations to the founders, researchers, students, and partners helping bring UBC research beyond the laboratory and into the world. innovation.ubc.ca/announcement...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 28/05/2026

Congratulations to the UBC Chemistry Class of 2026! We're so proud of all that you have accomplished. Tuum est! Thank you to Professor David MacMillan for joining us to celebrate and share inspiring words with our graduating class. #UBC #UBChem

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 09/05/2026

✨ Thank you for an amazing Science Rendezvous with Chemistry! 🧪💙 Thank you to everyone who came out to learn, play, and explore with us! From hands‑on chemistry to liquid nitrogen ice cream made right before your eyes 🍨❄️, and high‑energy chemistry shows, your excitement made the day unforgettable.

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 18/04/2026

A new UBC-led initiative, Track & Trace, aims to make a real difference in the toxic drug crisis. “The program’s focus is on supply patterns and prevention, not arresting people,” said Dr. Sammis. 🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/ubc-research... @science.ubc.ca

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 12/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Chemistry Spring Alumni Reunion, it was truly special to reconnect! The day was filled with meaningful conversations, and inspiring talks from our guest speakers. See you next year! @science.ubc.ca #UBC #UBCChem

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 08/03/2026

We loved welcoming girls & female identifying students to UBC Chem for a day of inspiration & discovery🔬From experiments & research lab tours to an empowering panel featuring women leaders in chemistry, thank you to everyone who joined us for #InternationalWomensDay! #UBCChem @science.ubc.ca

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 04/03/2026

Congrats to Prof. Zac Hudson for being a recipient of the 2025 UBC Science Excellence in Service Award! @science.ubc.ca 🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dr-zachary-h...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 04/03/2026

Join us for the Chemistry Alumni Reunion on Sat April 11, 2026! Hear guest lectures from accomplished alumni & faculty with a networking reception to follow. This is a free event and will include a prize draw! More info & RSVP: www.chem.ubc.ca/outreach-and... @science.ubc.ca @alumniubc.bsky.social

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 03/03/2026

The department is hiring a Lecturer for a 2 Year Term! Learn more about the job details here: chem.ubc.ca/positions-av... The deadline to apply is April 5, 2026. #UBC #UBCChem @science.ubc.ca

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 02/03/2026

Join us for International Day of Girls & Women in Science – Chemistry Edition! Enjoy demos, a panel of distinguished women in chemistry, & lab tours. ✨ Open to girls & female‑identifying undergrads 📅 RSVP by March 5. 🥤Light refreshments provided 🔗 event.fourwaves.com/girlsinchem2... @science.ubc.ca

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 17/02/2026

🧪 Curious about chemistry? Join our Chemistry Undergraduate Open House on Tues Feb 24 at 5:30pm! Meet faculty, tour labs, and discover programs, research, and career paths. Don’t miss it! 🔬✨ RSVP required🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/chemistry-un...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 15/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for Kids Take Over UBC at Chemistry! 🔬✨ We had a blast making liquid nitrogen ice cream, slime, and seeing so many curious young scientists. We can’t wait for next time! @science.ubc.ca #kidstakeoverUBC

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 27/01/2026

Put your lab goggles and lab coats on and join the Chemistry Department for Kids Take Over UBC On Feb 15, 10am-5pm! 🧪Hands-on activities: Includes slime making, non-Newtonian fluids 🍦Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream More info and get tickets: www.chem.ubc.ca/outreach-and... @ubcartsculture.bsky.social

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 19/01/2026

Congrats to @profhein.bsky.social & Dr. Ivory Zhang! Their IvoryOS project has been selected for @innovationubc.bsky.social's Venture Founder program. IvoryOS is transforming self‑driving labs with a no‑code, open‑source platform. @science.ubc.ca @natchem.nature.com 🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/hein-lab-s-i...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 09/01/2026

Congratulations to the 2025 UBC Chemistry Alumni Award winners, Dr. Renata Oballa (Alumni Award of Distinction) and Dr. Janet Ochola (Young Alumnus Award)! 🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/2025-chemist... @science.ubc.ca

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 18/12/2025

🌟 Join UBC Chemisty for VSP 2026! 🌟 📅July 17–Aug 17, 2026 ✅ Take 2 specialized courses ✅ Explore Canadian culture ✅ Build global connections Chemistry package includes hands-on labs, field trips & social events! 📌 Apply by April 17, 2026 here: chem.ubc.ca/vancouver-su...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 16/12/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Takamasa Momose, who, alongside Susumu Kuma has been selected as a Top 10 Breakthrough of 2025 by @physicsworld.bsky.social for his work with observing the superfluid phase in molecular hydrogen for the first time. 🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/ubc-chemistr...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 24/11/2025

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-...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 18/11/2025

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-...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 10/11/2025

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...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 07/11/2025

Congratulations to @nadineborduas.bsky.social for receiving the ACSWCC Rising Star Award! 🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dr-borduas-d...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 28/10/2025

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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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 23/10/2025

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...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 09/10/2025

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...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 07/10/2025

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...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 22/08/2025

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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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 18/08/2025

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...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 14/08/2025

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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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 13/08/2025

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...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 25/06/2025

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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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 02/06/2025

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

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 26/05/2025

Congratulations to the UBC Chemistry Class of 2025! Tuum Est! 🎓 @science.ubc.ca @alumniubc.bsky.social

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 10/05/2025

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

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 08/05/2025

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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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 03/04/2025

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...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 24/03/2025

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...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 20/02/2025

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...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 13/02/2025

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...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 27/01/2025

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...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 23/01/2025

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...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 22/01/2025

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...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 21/01/2025

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...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 10/01/2025

Congratulations to Associate Professor Tao Huan for receiving the Fred Beamish Award from the Canadian Society of Chemistry! 🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dr-huan-rece...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 10/01/2025

Study at UBC, experience Canadian culture, and connect with students from around the world 🗺️🍁 Join UBC Chemistry for the Vancouver Summer Program from July 11 - Aug 10 for an unforgettable journey! Apply by April 4, 2025 www.chem.ubc.ca/vancouver-su...

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 09/01/2025

Congratulations to Associate Professor Zachary Hudson for receiving the 2024 Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring! The award recognizes outstanding mentorship of numerous graduate students over many years. 🔗https://www.chem.ubc.ca/dr-hudson-receives-killam-award-excellence-mentoring

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 17/12/2024

With ‘beaker mugs’ and icicles, UBC Chemistry glassblower Brian Ditchburn raises money for charity in his daughter’s memory. “Brian is a key member of the department, and a rare one" says @laurelschafer.bsky.social 🔗https://news.ubc.ca/2024/12/ubc-chemistry-glassblower/

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UBC Chemistry @chem.ubc.ca · 13/12/2024

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