October 27, 2026
Recap & Highlights: 2nd Annual Characterization@UBC Fall School
The 2nd Annual Characterization@UBC Fall School wrapped up last week at UBC Vancouver, bringing together over 100 attendees across three days.
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October 15, 2026
Unlocking 4.5 Billion Years of History: Our Second Round-Robin Study on the Gibeon Meteorite
Note: Please find version 2 of this report following additional feedback from our community.“No single characterization technique can fully explain all aspects of a material. Every instrument reveals only one part of the picture, and this study demonstrates what becomes possible when those pieces…
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August 30, 2026
Inside the Cluster’s First Inter-Facility XRD Round-Robin Study
The Characterization@UBC cluster is proud to announce the publication of its first inter-laboratory round-robin study on X-ray Diffraction (XRD) in August 2026. This collaborative effort brought together three facilities fall under the cluster umbrella - the Materials Engineering Electron…
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April 28, 2026
Under the Lens 2026 Evening Recap
On Friday, April 24, 2026, the atrium of the Biological Sciences Building at UBC was transformed into a vibrant art and micrograph gallery as researchers ...
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February 4, 2026
Inside UBC’s Characterization Facilities: Supporting Research and Innovation
Our first cluster report showcasing nine core research facilities across UBC is now available to view here.
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February 3, 2026
Workshop: Characterizing the Path to Net-Zero
On January 30, students, researchers, and industry partners gathered at UBC for the half-day seminar “Characterizing the Path to Net-Zero”.
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November 27, 2025
Our YouTube Channel Is Now Live!
We are excited to launch our YouTube channel, where we will be using the platform to share seminars, talks, and other events to share knowledge and support trainees’ continuous learning. Stay connected by following us on LinkedIn for updates on upcoming cluster events and seminars.
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October 27, 2025
Characterization@UBC Wraps Up Its Inaugural Fall School (Oct 20-22, 2025)
Last week, from October 20-22, Characterization@UBC hosted its inaugural Fall School, a three-day training program showcasing the breadth of advanced characterization techniques across scientific disciplines, at UBC Fred Kaiser 2020/30.The Fall School featured an extensive lineup of topics…
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July 31, 2025
Introducing "Characterization@UBC" - A New Research Cluster at UBC!
We are proud to announce the newly funded research cluster "Characterization@UBC", supported by the 2025/26 Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC).This cluster is led by Dr. Ben Britton from Materials Engineering, alongside the management team members Dr. Mark Martinez (CHBE), Dr. Anette…