The PIMS mandate is to promote excellent research and applications of the mathematical sciences, to facilitate the training of highly qualified personnel, to create an equitable, diverse and inclusive community in the mathematical sciences, to enrich public awareness of and education in mathematics and to create partnerships with similar organizations around the world.

Upcoming Events

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UBC Math Biology Seminar: Ka-Kit Tung
October 27, 2026
University of British Columbia
Abstract: Dynamical modeling for the spread of an infectious disease has 100 years of history. Traditional compartmental models such as SIR and SEIR, empirical models and data-driven models were all used during the COVID-19 epidemic. They played an...
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UBC Algebra and Algebraic Geometry Seminar: Katrina Honigs
October 27, 2026
University of British Columbia
Abstract: Although there is an explicit isomorphism that relates the Hilbert scheme of points on an abelian surface to compactified Jacobians of curves in a linear system on the dual abelian surface, computing its action directly is challenging...
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PIMS-UBC Math Academic Job Forum
October 28, 2026
University of British Columbia
The forum will explore a range of academic career paths, including research-stream positions at research-intensive universities, educational leadership positions, and positions at teaching-focused universities and colleges. The speakers will bring...
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The PIMS Postdoctoral Fellow Seminar: Peter McDonald
October 28, 2026
Simon Fraser University
Let $G$ be a finite subgroup of $SL_2(\mathbb{C})$ and consider its natural action on $X=\mathbb{C}^2$. The quotient $X/G$ has an isolated singularity, and the McKay correspondence is a series of beautiful connections between the representation...
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CRGs are one of PIMS flagship programs, building world class research networks.

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Between 1997-2025 we have supported over 450 postdoctoral positions

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