News, events, and publications from the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia @UBC #UBCChem
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Prairie to Pharmacy is about discovering the chemistry that Canada's plants produce and determining what it does, with the long-term goal of finding new medicines.
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Where can a chemistry degree take you? 🧪
From biotechnology and pharmaceuticals to hydrogen fuel cell technology, hear from James Toy (Evonik) and UBC Chemistry graduate Anna Bennett (Ballard Power Systems) at our upcoming Career Catalyst seminars.
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Congratulations to two members of the UBC Chemistry community on receiving prestigious Killam awards.
Schafer received a 2025 UBC Killam Research Prize, while Borduas-Dedekind earned a 2025/26 Killam Teaching Prize. 🎉🔬🎓
Learn more: chem.ubc.ca/ubc-chemistry-fa…
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UBC Chemistry retweeted
The November Issue is live!
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Cover art highlights work from @UBCChem and @uLethbridge. Yeremy et. al dig deep into Prairie crocus extracts, reporting previously unidentified spontaneous racemization and new natural products.
📷R. Golsteyn, T. Lockwood
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🏅 Congratulations to Dr. Zachary Hudson on receiving the 2026 Rutherford Memorial Medal in #Chemistry from the Royal Society of Canada !
The #award recognizes his contributions to #OrganicSemiconductors and #SustainableMaterials, including greener plastic electronics, light-driven chemical reactions, and #packaging technologies that address #PlasticWaste.
🔗 Learn more: rsc-src.ca/en/news/royal-soc…
#ResearchExcellence #RSC #UBC #BPI #Sustainability
@ubcappscience @UBCForestry @ubcLFS @CHBEUBC @ubcscience @ubcengineering @UBC @ubcchem
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Supported by the UBC branch of the Acceleration Consortium, an autonomous teaching lab @UBCChem will give students hands-on experience with cutting-edge automated experimentation, robotics and machine learning technologies.
🔗 Learn more: acceleration.utoronto.ca/new…
ALT Automated experimental decks being developed at the autonomous teaching lab, integrating commercial and custom-built instruments and software.
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Congratulations to UBC researchers Dr. Feng Jiang and Dr. Corinna Schindler on being awarded prestigious Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships from the @NSERC_CRSNG!
The McDonald Fellowship recognizes exceptional early-career researchers and supports them in enhancing their research capacity and becoming leaders in their respective fields.
This recognition is a testament to the remarkable research talent at @UBC and the important contributions our researchers are making to advancing knowledge and creating a positive impact on society.
Congratulations to both on this well-deserved achievement!
@UBCForestry @ubcscience
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UBC chemist Dr. Corinna Schindler has been recognized as one of Canada’s top early-career researchers, earning an Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship from @CRSNG_NSERC. @UBCChem
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Congratulations to new Canada Research Chair Dr. Dongwook Yoon of UBC Computer Science, and to renewed chair holders Drs. Rashid Sumaila (@UBCoceans), Jessica McIver (@UBCphas), and Laurel Schafer (@UBCChem).
@UBC_CS
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🚀 Looking to explore careers beyond the lab?
Join us:
📅 Oct 22: Sustainable mining w/ Dr. John Steen, BRIMM
📅 Nov 5: Hiring & careers in biotech w/ James Toy, Evonik
Learn about industry trends, career paths, & what employers look for.
📍Chemistry D211 |🕧12:30-1:30 PM
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Know an outstanding UBC Chemistry alum? Nominate them for a 2026 Alumni Award. Deadline: Nov. 15, 2026 chem.ubc.ca/outreach-and-alu…
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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-nam…
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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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Learn more about this year's award recipients: rsc-src.ca/en/news/royal-soc…
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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 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/announceme…
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UBC Chemistry retweeted
Check out our stunning venue!!! 🏔️🌄
We're so excited to host the first-ever 'Sea to Sky Summit' at @CapilanoU in Squamish, BC.
Nestled between towering mountains, the Pacific ocean, and the breathtaking sea to sky landscape, this campus is the perfect setting to bring our scientific community together to connect, learn, and experience something truly special.
We can't wait to welcome you!
Register now: lnkd.in/gmDny2WV
#seatoskysummit #organicchemistry #medicinalchemistry #conference #squamish #chemicalbiology
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UBC Chemistry retweeted
UBC and TRIUMF researchers at the ALPHA experiment have made an important step in the effort to probe deeper into the nature of antimatter.
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UBC Chemistry retweeted
The CLS T. K. Sham Award is presented by @CIC_ChemInst to an individual who has made a distinguished contribution to #MaterialsChemistry in terms of research and mentoring. Dr. Mark MacLachlan @UBC is the recipient for 2026.
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