Congratulations UBC graduates! May 20–June 5, the whole UBC community celebrates with you. Tuum Est. It is Yours. graduation.ubc.ca #UBCgrad

The final talk in in our department colloquium series takes place on Mon, June 8. Stephanie Hicks (Johns Hopkins University) will give a talk titled "Statistical methods for single‑cell and spatial data science." 📅 3–4 PM 📍 ESB 5104/5106 🔗 More details: tinyurl.com/2s3twh3m

Join us for a public lecture by alums Drs. Peter (PhD, Zoology '64) & Rosemary Grant (Zoology, RA '60-'64). Both are distinguished for their long-term studies of Galápagos finches, and are 2026 UBC Honorary Degree Recipient May 26, 2:00 pm @zoology.ubc.ca zoology.ubc.ca/event/2026/0...

Today on International Women in Mathematics Day, we celebrate the many women in our department whose research, teaching, mentorship, and leadership continue to shape and strengthen the mathematical community. #WomenInMaths #May12WIM #ubc

UBC Mathematics is delighted to welcome Dr. Nicolle González, who joined the department last fall as an assistant professor. Nicolle's research interests lie in algebraic combinatorics, representation theory, and link homology theory. 🔗Read more: tinyurl.com/yc49e5d5

The UBC Travelling Health Fair brings free health consultations to campus, May 26–28. Appointments are confidential, about 30 minutes, and open to faculty, staff, student staff and postdoctoral fellows. 🔗 Spaces are limited: hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/physical-wellbeing/travelling-health-fair

UBC Mathematics congratulates Professors Pablo Shmerkin and Joshua Zahl on receiving the 2026 Clay Research Award, an annual honour recognizing the exceptional achievements of some of the world’s most accomplished mathematicians. Read more: tinyurl.com/3hz7kpuu

🎓Graduating math students & their family members: join us on May 26 for the annual Niven Lecture - an accessible talk aimed at the general public. 🗣️Speaker: Joshua Greene (Boston College): “The Square Peg Problem.” 🕐 1 - 2 PM 📍 MATH 100 More details 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/mwysszc4

Congratulations to UBC Mathematics graduate student Jacob Stockton on being awarded the 2025-2026 Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award. 👏 This award recognizes the exceptional contributions graduate teaching assistants make to teaching and learning at UBC.

First Nations, Inuit & Métis–identifying Math/Stats students are invited to an informal lunch on Mon, April 13, 2026. ➡️ A chance to connect over a shared meal 🥪🥗 Register by Wed, April 8th for details: tinyurl.com/yp3yu2tu

The UBC Math Storm the Wall team crushed it again - champions for the third year in a row! 🥇💪🏽 Congratulations to the team - you made us proud! 🙌🏼

Test your understanding of differential calculus - take the Calculus Challenge Exam on June 10! This 2.5‑hour test is for students who’ve taken high‑school calculus and want a head start. ▶️ Score 50%+ to earn first‑year credit at BC universities! Register by May 22 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/bd64y6f3

Faculty, postdocs, grad students, and math undergrads - join us on Mon, Mar 30 for our second Math Tea Social. 🗣️Speaker: Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse 🕞3:30 - 4:30 PM 📍LSK 121 What to expect 👉A short talk, followed by tea/coffee and snacks. Drop in or stay for the whole event.

The Calculus Challenge Exam is a 2.5‑hour test for students who’ve taken high‑school calculus and want a head start. ▶️ Score 50%+ to earn first‑year credit at BC universities! ▶️ At $100, it's more affordable than the AP calculus exam. Register by May 22 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/c8rjunnz

Department members (faculty, postdocs, and grad students) & undergrads: 📌Join us on March 16 for our first ever Math Tea. This event will feature a short, informal talk by Dr. Leah Edelstein-Keshet, followed by coffee, tea, snacks, and socializing. ☕🍪 🕞3:30 - 4:30 PM 📍LSK 121

UBC Mathematics associate professors Elina Robeva and Geoffrey Schiebinger have each received a 2026 Killam Research Fellowship, recognizing their exceptional research contributions and scholarly achievements. Congratulations Dr. Robeva and Dr. Schiebinger! 👏 Read more: tinyurl.com/yf2sj39r

🥧Celebrate Pi Day with UBC Math on Friday, March 13! Come grab a slice - or a whole pie! 🔸$3/slice or $10/pie 🕚11 am to 1 pm 📍Outside of the math office (room 121) 💵💳Cash or online credit card payment accepted. Thank you @saveonfoods.bsky.social (UBC) and Safeway (Broadway).

March 8 is International Women’s Day. Across research, education, university services and student life, women at #UBC are making a difference in the lives of others every day. Explore stories of achievement, events and community resources here: events.ubc.ca/internationa...

UBC Math department members: we’re hosting a billiards tournament! 🎱 Prizes, glory, and bragging rights are on the line. All skill levels welcome - we’ve got beginner and intermediate tiers. Kick‑off party: 📅 March 12 🕓 4:30 PM 📍 Math Annex, Room 1115 Sign‑up by Mar 8: tinyurl.com/4bjvwnuv

📣Vancouver high school students: Archimedes Talks returns Sun, Mar 8, 10:30–1:30 at UBC (📍IKB, Room 261). Two expert speakers, lunch included. 🗣️🥪 Fee: $20 (scholarships available) Speakers: Alannah Hallas ( @ubcphas.bsky.social ) & Colin MacDonald (UBC Mathematics) Register 👉 tinyurl.com/48crzhd4

Snapshots from today’s UBC Math-Bio/IAM colloquium featuring keynote speaker Dr. Mark Lewis (UVic). Thank you to everyone to attended!

Our very own Dr. Melania Alvarez was featured in the @vancouversun.bsky.social, where she shared insights on how to strengthen math education in Canada and offered advice for parents on helping children build confidence and curiosity in math. tinyurl.com/muw4383v

📸 Did you graduate in Nov 2025 or are scheduled to graduate in May 2026? To be included in our 2026 grad class composite, book your grad photos today! Deadline: March 30, 2026 Book now 👉 tinyurl.com/525h9ds5

📣Undergrads: Our last undergraduate colloquium takes place on March 10. This is a great opportunity to learn about the kinds of research opportunities available for undergrads! 🕓4 - 5 PM 📍MATH 203 🗣️🙋🍪2 talks, a Q&A session, and snacks! Space is limited - register today 👉 tinyurl.com/yf2n968v

Join our upcoming probability seminar on Feb 25: 🗣️Petr kosenko, UBC - "On recent progress related to studying harmonic measures for random walks on hyperbolic isometry groups and lamplighter groups." 🕞 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 📍 ESB 2012 Details 👉 tinyurl.com/5888ex29

Please join us for an education leadership seminar on Feb 27: 🗣️Speaker: Johana Thomas Zapata, UBC 📌Talk title: "What happens when Indigeneity enters the mathematics classroom? Insights from a SoTL project" 🕛12 - 1 PM 📍MATH 126 Details: tinyurl.com/nhjjm5ck

Last chance to register! Join us on March 2nd for the UBC Math/IAM Colloquium with guest speaker Dr. Mark Lewis. 🕘9 AM - 4 PM 📍ESB 4133 & LSK 306 ☕🥪Coffee, tea, snacks and lunch provided! 🔗Register: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

UBC Math Algebraic Geometry Seminar (Feb 23): 🗣️Clifton Cunningham, UCalgary - "Arthur packets: generalizations and applications" 🕒3 - 4 PM 📍MATH 104 Full abstract 👉 tinyurl.com/48vw6ek6

📢 Save the Date: March 2nd! 🗓️ Join UBC Math & IAM for a Math-Bio Colloquium featuring Dr. Mark Lewis (UVic). 📍 ESB 4133 & LSK 306 🕘 9AM - 4PM 🥪 Free catered lunch, coffee, tea & snacks 🔗Attendance is FREE, but registration is required 👉 ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

2026 math grads - don't forget to book your grad photo by Mar 30. Book early — evenings & weekends fill fast! Book now 👉 tinyurl.com/525h9ds5

UBC Math Ergodic Theory & Dynamical Systems Seminar (Feb 12): 🗣️Ignacio Rojas, UBC - "A non-linear generalization of the Kakutani Equidistribution problem" 🕓4 - 5 PM 📍ESB 4133 & online Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/2jdfvdkb

Vancouver high school students: register for our Archimedes Talks this Sun, Feb 8. 🔸Angie O'Neill, Zoology - Comparing Tetrapod Skulls: How Structure Affects Feeding 🔸Eric Cytrynbaum, Math - Sticks standing upright, divers hovering: the mathematics of instability Learn more tinyurl.com/48crzhd4

🗣️UBC Math algebraic geometry seminar (Feb 9) welcomes Pablo Ocal (UBC) for a talk titled "The tableaux algebra, with applications to geometry and crystals". 🕒3 - 4 PM 📍Math 104 Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/26aad8bp

UBC Math Ergodic theory & dynamical systems seminar (Feb 5): 🗣️Lior Silberman, UBC Talk title: "Homogeneous dynamics and QUE" 🕓4 - 5 PM 📍ESB 4127 Learn more: tinyurl.com/5hebaude

February is #BlackHistoryMonth. Black history and excellence should be celebrated every day, but this month offers a dedicated opportunity to reflect, recognize and elevate Black achievements and history. Find events and resources at UBC: bit.ly/3SGImTD

Join us at the UBC Math department colloquium on Feb 6 as we welcome Antonio Lei (uOttawa) for a talk titled "On the Iwasawa theory of digraphs". 🕒️ 3 PM - 4PM 📍 ESB 2012 & online Learn more: tinyurl.com/4vdsep5v

UBC math undergraduates: discover what’s possible as an undergraduate in the Math Department! 📆Join us on Feb 3 as we hear from two former undergrad research students. ☑️Learn about the kind of research you could do! ☑️Q&A session ☑️Refreshments 🕓4 - 5 PM 📍MATH 203 Register: tinyurl.com/3xy8v8yb

UBC Math Colloquium/PIMS Early Career Award Seminar (Fri, Jan 30): 🗣️Mathav Murugan, UBC - "The energy image density property" 🕒3 - 4 PM 📍ESB 2012 & Online Coffee, tea & snacks will be served from 2:30 to 3 pm at PIMS ☕🍪 🔗Learn more: tinyurl.com/y2mrsj6v @pims.math.ca

🧬 UBC Math Bio Seminar (Jan 28): 🗣️ Dr. Sofie Verhees, UBC - "Mathematical modelling, analysis and simulation of cellular mechanotransduction" 🕑 2 - 3 PM 📍 ESB 4133 Coffee, tea and snacks to be served in the PIMS Lounge at 3 PM ☕ 🍪 Learn more: tinyurl.com/mcxrxee8

UBC Math faculty: submit your nominations today!

Faculty members: submit your nominations for the 2025 - 2026 UBC Statistics Award in Data Science! Know an undergrad or grad student making creative, impactful contributions to data science? Submit your nominations today! ⚠️Deadline: Feb 17, 2026 Learn more: tinyurl.com/4vrnj3je

Last chance to apply for a summer research position! Undergrads - submit your application today! ☑️Work closely with a faculty supervisor ☑️Gain valuable research experience ☑️Strengthen your CV Learn more: tinyurl.com/ydnw39f2

📐UBC Math algebraic geometry seminar (Jan 26): 🗣️Tom Graber, Caltech - "Log GW Invariants" 🕒3 - 4 PM 📍Math 104 Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/54vjpra4

UBC Math Dept. Colloquium (Jan 23): 🗣️Tim Tian, UBC - "Plant Cortical Microtubules: Elastic Curves on Smooth Surfaces" 🕒3 - 4 PM 📍ESB 2012 & Online Coffee, tea & snacks will be served at PIMS from 2:30 - 3 PM 🍪☕ Learn more: tinyurl.com/y34yhfsn

Opportunity for undergrads: apply for a summer research position ☀️📐 High-achieving undergrads can apply for NSERC USRAs & WLI URAs to work with a faculty supervisor and gain hands-on research experience. ⚠️ Apply by Jan 23, 2026 Learn more: tinyurl.com/3r495b2v

Make Family Day unforgettable! Join Kids Take Over UBC on Feb 15, 10am–5pm for live music, dance, STEM, storytelling, galleries & more. Adventure awaits! Get tickets at: kidstakeover.ubc.ca

📸Graduating May 2026 (or graduated in Nov 2025)? Book your grad photo by Mar 30 to be included in the official 2026 composite. Book early — evenings & weekends fill fast! Book now 👉 tinyurl.com/525h9ds5

Vancouver high school students 📐 UBC Math invites you to Archimedes Talks — a monthly seminar series exploring math & applied science. 🗓 Feb 8 | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM 📍 UBC 🎤 Angie O’Neill (Zoology) & Eric Cytrynbaum (Math) Learn more & register: tinyurl.com/359nasbs

Need a little extra math help this term? The UBC Math Learning Centre (MLC) opens on Mon, Jan 19th! 🔸In-Person: Monday to Friday | 12 PM to 5 PM | MATH 102 🔸Online: Monday to Friday | 5 PM to 7 PM | MLC Canvas Page ☑️Open to all students taking Math courses at UBC Details 👉 tinyurl.com/yeythnvd

UBC Math Algebraic Geometry Seminar (Jan 19): 🗣️Speaker: Dragos Ghioca, UBC - "Unilkely intersection questions in arithmetic dynamics" 🕒3 - 4 PM 📍Math 104 🔗Details: tinyurl.com/m244s673