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Applications now being accepted for the position of Head of the Department of Mathematics

UBC Internal Search The Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia is seeking applications for the position of Head of the Department of Mathematics. The Department is committed to excellence in research and education and is an advocate of the key interdisciplinary role of the... read more

Rodolfo Brandão Joins UBC Mathematics

UBC Mathematics is pleased to welcome Rodolfo Brandão as an Assistant Professor. Reflecting on his appointment, Rodolfo shares, “I’ve followed the work of people at UBC throughout my career, so it has been a great pleasure to become part of the community.” Welcome to UBC Mathematics, Rodolfo!read more

Professor Brian Wetton: An Interview at the Centre de Recerca Matemàtica (CRM)

The Centre de Recerca Matemàtica (CRM) recently spoke with UBC Math Professor Brian Wetton about his journey from numerical analysis to real-world systems, the value of long-term collaboration, and the advice he offers students. Read the full articleread more

Dr. Joshua Zahl Named Among 2025’s Biggest Math Breakthroughs

Dr. Josh Zahl and his collaborator Hong Wang of the NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences resolved the Kakeya conjecture—a problem that has challenged researchers for decades. Their work was featured in Quanta Magazine’s The Biggest Breakthroughs in Mathematics: 2025 .read more

UBC Mathematics Welcomes Chadi Saad-Roy as an Assistant Professor

This fall, Dr. Chadi Saad-Roy joins UBC Mathematics as an Assistant Professor, jointly appointed in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology! Dr. Saad-Roy comes to UBC from the Miller Institute for Basic Research in Science at UC Berkeley, where he was a Miller Research Fellow. His research... read more

Lior Silberman Leads Canada's 2025 National Physics Olympiad Team to a Silver Medal

UBC Mathematics Professor Dr. Lior Silberman served as one of the team leaders for Canada’s 2025 National Physics Olympiad team, which proudly earned three silver medals and two bronze medals at this year’s prestigious competition in Paris, France. The Canadian team, composed of exceptional high... read more

Kasia Jankiewicz Joins UBC Mathematics

UBC Mathematics is pleased to welcome Kasia Jankiewicz as an Assistant Professor. Kasia joins UBC Mathematics following four years as an assistant professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She earned her PhD from McGill University in 2018. Her current research explores geometric group... read more

Dr. Melania Alvarez Featured on CTV News Vancouver

UBC Math Outreach Coordinator Dr. Melania Alavarez sat down with CTV News Vancouver to share some fun and easy ways to keep your kids' math skills sharp this summer. One surprising tip? Use license plates!read more

UBC Mathematics Welcomes Assistant Professor Ido Levin

UBC Mathematics is pleased to welcome Ido Levin as an Assistant Professor, effective August 1, 2025. This joint appointment is shared with the UBC Department of Chemistry. Professor Levin's research lies at the intersection of mathematics, soft matter, and material science. He uses geometric tools... read more

Ailana Fraser Invited to Speak at ICM 2026

UBC Mathematics Professor Ailana Fraser has been selected as a section lecturer (invited speaker) at the prestigious 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) . The ICM, the largest international conference in mathematics, takes place every four years, and the upcoming event will be held... read more