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Tuesday, November 17, 2026 - 12:45 to 14:00
Event Category: 
LMC - Lectures in Modern Chemistry
Speaker: 
Dr. Jenny Yang
Affiliation: 
Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine
Location: 
Chemistry B250

Abstract: The Center for Closing the Carbon Cycle (4C) aims to advance the foundational science and define integration parameters for synergistic CO2 capture and conversion, or...

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - 17:00 to 18:00
Event Category: 
IMDG - Inorganic & Materials Discussion Group
Speaker: 
Aaron Mitchell
Affiliation: 
Department of Chemistry, The University of British Columbia
Location: 
Chemistry D300

Abstract: The carbon–carbon double bond of olefins (R2C=CR2) is amongst the most important building blocks in fundamental and applied chemistry. Originally believed to be...

Thursday, November 19, 2026 - 11:30 to 12:30
Event Category: 
Special Seminar
Speaker: 
Anna Bennett
Affiliation: 
Ballard Power Systems
Location: 
Chemistry D211

The Department of Chemistry is pleased to welcome Anna Bennett, Research Scientist at Ballard Power Systems, as part of the Career Catalyst Seminar Series.

A UBC Chemistry graduate, Anna...

Friday, November 20, 2026 - 17:30 to 19:30
Event Category: 
UCS - Undergrad Chem Society Event
Location: 
Chemistry D213

Enjoy some hands-on chemistry outside of the lab at Chemistry Slime-Making Night! Destress, socialize, and leave with your very own "experiment." The entry fee is $5 for everyone who wants to join...

Monday, November 23, 2026 - 14:00 to 17:00
Event Category: 
PHD/MSC - Dissertation Defence
Speaker: 
Siyuan Xie
Affiliation: 
UBC Chemistry (Nichols Group)
Location: 
Chemistry D219
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 - 12:45 to 14:00
Event Category: 
LMC - Lectures in Modern Chemistry
Speaker: 
Dr. Tim Bertram
Affiliation: 
Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location: 
Chemistry B250

Abstract: Chloramines (NH2Cl, NHCl2, NCl3) are readily formed in aqueous phase reactions occurring during water disinfection processes. Despite decades of research on the aqueous...

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 - 17:00 to 18:00
Event Category: 
IMDG - Inorganic & Materials Discussion Group
Speaker: 
Jessica Sperryn
Affiliation: 
Department of Chemistry, The University of British Columbia
Location: 
Chemistry D300

Abstract: H2 gas is the most commonly used reducing agent in chemical and fuel manufacturing but is hazardous and derived from fossil fuels. Electrosynthesis eliminates the need...

Friday, November 27, 2026 - 16:00 to 19:00
Event Category: 
PHD/MSC - Dissertation Defence
Speaker: 
Joey Lai
Affiliation: 
UBC Chemistry (Sammis Group)
Location: 
Graduate Student Centre Room 203
Friday, November 27, 2026 - 17:00 to 21:30
Event Category: 
UCS - Undergrad Chem Society Event
Location: 
Chemistry D211

Join us for 2-Bucks-a-Beaker (2BAB)! Connect with fellow chemistry students, staff and faculty, take part in some fun trivia, and enjoy a relaxed evening of socializing from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM....

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 - 12:45 to 14:00
Event Category: 
LMC - Lectures in Modern Chemistry
Speaker: 
Dr. André Isaacs
Affiliation: 
Chemistry Department, College of the Holy Cross
Location: 
Chemistry B250

Abstract: My research interest is centered on a very reliable organic reaction - the copper-catalyzed cycloaddition of sulfonyl azides and terminal alkynes (CuAAC) commonly known...

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 - 12:30 to 15:30
Event Category: 
PHD/MSC - Dissertation Defence
Speaker: 
Yulin Xi
Affiliation: 
UBC Chemistry (Jetter Group)
Location: 
Graduate Student Centre Room 203
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 - 17:00 to 18:00
Event Category: 
IMDG - Inorganic & Materials Discussion Group
Speaker: 
Jason Poon
Affiliation: 
Department of Chemistry, The University of British Columbia
Location: 
Chemistry D300

Abstract: Bio-based polymers offer a promising route toward reducing reliance on petrochemical feedstocks, but their broader implementation requires efficient synthesis and...