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Saturday Morning Lectures Spring 2021
The Spring 2021 series presents a variety of topics, from rare isotopes to optics, nano-machines to black holes. Now in a virtual livestream format, the Saturday Morning Lecture series allows us to continue to deliver equal parts accessible and interesting science talks for the general public. Read more here.
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Headlines & Research Highlights
Canadian-built laser chills antimatter to near absolute zero for first time
TRIUMF, UBC, and the wider contingent of researchers have leveraged a one-of-a-kind, made-in-Canada laser to achieve world’s first manipulation and cooling of antimatter by laser.
TRIUMF launches Discover Our Lab
Discover Our Lab is an accessible, curiosity-driven website that allows visitors to explore TRIUMF’s diverse science programs, delve into the lab’s 50+ year journey, and access a full (and growing!) suite of existing multimedia outreach content.
An Update on TRIUMF Incorporation
TRIUMF is entering the final stages of its effort to move from a joint venture to an incorporated non-profit with charitable status. On March 5, 2021, the TRIUMF Board of Management confirmed its intention that this process should be completed by June 1, 2021.
CFI announces major investments in TRIUMF-related projects
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) today announced over $23M in support for five TRIUMF-related research projects.
Ignite program fuels TRIUMF partnership with $300k award for advancement of zirconium-89 production
Innovate BC has announced $300,000 in funding through the Ignite program for TRIUMF and ARTMS to further develop and validate the production of zirconium-89 (Zr-89) for use in PET imaging scans for cancer patients eligible for immuno-oncology (IO) therapies.
Dr. Nigel Smith appointed as next Director of TRIUMF
Dr. Smith will begin his 5-year term as TRIUMF Director on May 17, 2021.