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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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: 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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April
| Event Location: HENN 318 | Speaker: Gabrielle Tournaire, PhD defense
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Contrary to classical computing, quantum information is stored on quantum devices that can be in a superposition of states. Moreover, entanglement is an intrinsic property of quantum systems that can be used to protect and process quantum information.
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April
| Event Location: Surrey Library (City Centre Branch Room 401) | Speaker: Ludovic Van Waerbeke (University of British Columbia) Antonio Patron Castro (Simon Fraser University)
Venture to the frontiers of modern physics with the Fall 2025 season of the Saturday Morning Lectures, proudly presented by TRIUMF, UBC, and SFU.
Saturday Morning Lectures is an all-ages public lecture series that explores the role of physics at the leading edge of science, from the infinitesimally small world within the atomic nucleus to the furthest reaches of the known Universe – and everything in between!
April 11th, 2026 Schedule:
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April
| Event Location: BRIM 311 | Speaker: Leslie Schoop (Princeton University)
Quantum materials are hoped to change technology in various aspects. However, most of the desired applications are hindered by the lack of suitable materials. While we know tens of thousands of crystalline inorganic compounds, we studied only a tiny fraction of those for their potential as quantum materials. As synthesis of such materials, especially in single crystal form, can be challenging, a brute force experimental study of all know crystalline inorganic compounds is not feasible.
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April
| Event Location: HEBB 100 |
Welcome to this year's Department of Physics & Astronomy Music Night!
A tradition since 2002, this event showcases the musical talents of our PHAS students, staff and faculty - a truly talented bunch of scientists - with a friendly audience made up of other members of the department, friends and family. Performers are invited to share any style of musics (or dance or poetry...) and all levels of ability are welcome.
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April
| Event Location: HENN 318 | Speaker: Max Swiatlowski, TRIUMF
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April
| Event Location: HENN 318 | Speaker: Katja Nell, MSc student, University of British Columbia
Dear PHAS community, our MSc student, Katja Nell, will present her current research next Tuesday, April 7, at 12:30pm.
Bring your packed lunch and learn more about cutting-edge radiation treatments!
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April
| Event Location: Brimacombe 288 | Speaker: Hrishikesh Patel, MSc
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April
| Event Location: HENN 201 | Speaker: Will Percival (University of Waterloo)
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