Events
Weekly Coffee Hour (Wednesday 4:30PM in the ISAC-II breakroom)
Monthly Pub Night (Usually held on a Thursday once a month, 5 PM at Biercraft)
We also have a quick messaging service just for GAPS called Mattermost! Come join the GAPS Social Town Square discussion.
GAPS members are welcome to attend the co-op seminar series. This series brings in both internal and external experts to speak on subjects related to research at TRIUMF.
Details of the seminar speaker and topic will be posted as it becomes available!
Illustration by Mariah Llanes
Hello GAPS Community!
Join us for a lively night of board games to de-stress, share a laugh, and test your strategic skills. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just looking to have some fun, there’s a game here for everyone.
Bring Your Own Games! Feel free to bring any personal favourites to share with the group.
Location: MOB auditorium at TRIUMF
Snacks & Refreshments will be provided :D
Your GAPS!
GAPS members are welcome to attend the co-op seminar series. This series brings in both internal and external experts to speak on subjects related to research at TRIUMF.
Details of the seminar speaker and topic will be posted as it becomes available!
This social hour will be either at the volleyball court or in the ISAC II lunchroom, weather depending.
GAPS members are welcome to attend the co-op seminar series. This series brings in both internal and external experts to speak on subjects related to research at TRIUMF.
Details of the seminar speaker and topic will be posted as it becomes available!
GAPS members are welcome to attend the co-op seminar series. This series brings in both internal and external experts to speak on subjects related to research at TRIUMF.
Details of the seminar speaker and topic will be posted as it becomes available!
This social hour will be either at the volleyball court or in the ISAC II lunchroom, weather depending.
GAPS members are welcome to attend the co-op seminar series. This series brings in both internal and external experts to speak on subjects related to research at TRIUMF.
Details of the seminar speaker and topic will be posted as it becomes available!
GAPS members are welcome to attend the co-op seminar series. This series brings in both internal and external experts to speak on subjects related to research at TRIUMF.
Details of the seminar speaker and topic will be posted as it becomes available!
This social hour will be either at the volleyball court or in the ISAC II lunchroom, weather depending.
GAPS members are welcome to attend the co-op seminar series. This series brings in both internal and external experts to speak on subjects related to research at TRIUMF.
Details of the seminar speaker and topic will be posted as it becomes available!
GAPS members are welcome to attend the co-op seminar series. This series brings in both internal and external experts to speak on subjects related to research at TRIUMF.
Details of the seminar speaker and topic will be posted as it becomes available!
This social hour will be either at the volleyball court or in the ISAC II lunchroom, weather depending.
GAPS members are welcome to attend the co-op seminar series. This series brings in both internal and external experts to speak on subjects related to research at TRIUMF.
Details of the seminar speaker and topic will be posted as it becomes available!
GAPS members are welcome to attend the co-op seminar series. This series brings in both internal and external experts to speak on subjects related to research at TRIUMF.
Details of the seminar speaker and topic will be posted as it becomes available!
This social hour will be either at the volleyball court or in the ISAC II lunchroom, weather depending.
GAPS members are welcome to attend the co-op seminar series. This series brings in both internal and external experts to speak on subjects related to research at TRIUMF.
Details of the seminar speaker and topic will be posted as it becomes available!
GAPS members are welcome to attend the co-op seminar series. This series brings in both internal and external experts to speak on subjects related to research at TRIUMF.
Details of the seminar speaker and topic will be posted as it becomes available!
This social hour will be either at the volleyball court or in the ISAC II lunchroom, weather depending.
This social hour will be either at the volleyball court or in the ISAC II lunchroom, weather depending.
GAPS members are welcome to attend the co-op seminar series. This series brings in both internal and external experts to speak on subjects related to research at TRIUMF.
Details of the seminar speaker and topic will be posted as it becomes available!
Dear GAPS members,
We are looking forward to the first hike of this season to Diez Vistas!
Date: Saturday, May 30
Location: Buntzen Lake / Diez Vistas Trail
Diez Vistas is a classic local hike with multiple viewpoints overlooking Indian Arm. The full loop is approximately 15 km with ~460 m elevation gain.
Important notes:
We will likely leave TRIUMF early in the morning, as the trailhead is about a 1-hour drive, followed by roughly a 7-hour hike. Please take this into account when deciding to join.
We will try to arrange lifts, please consider helping with transportation.
This is a group activity. Sub-groups are fine, but no one should hike in groups smaller than four, in part due to potential wildlife.
More information will be provided, meanwhile feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.
Please carefully read through the GAPS Code of Conduct before attending!
Best regards,
The GAPS Committee
Hey GAPS Community,
We hope you enjoyed your visit of the cyclotron! Missed out? Not to worry because next up in the GAPS tour series is the ISAC Target Hall. Now that you know how the protons are made, you can see one of the uses for them, making radioactive ion beam.
If you are interested in touring the ISAC Target Hall and seeing how we make some of the rarest species on earth, then please sign up for one of 4 tours.
Tours will be held on:
Tuesday May 19th 1pm
Thursday May 21st 10am
Tuesday May 26th 1pm
Thursday May 28th 10am
Please wear long pants and closed toes shoes and do not bring large backpacks. Access is not permitted with implanted medical devices. We will meet outside the ISAC-I main door, plese arrive 5-10 min early. You DO NOT need to check out a pencil dosimeter, we will all be on one dosimeter and stick together.
See you there!
Your GAPS
GAPS members are welcome to attend the co-op seminar series. This series brings in both internal and external experts to speak on subjects related to research at TRIUMF.
Details of the seminar speaker and topic will be posted as it becomes available!
Hey GAPS Community,
We hope you enjoyed your visit of the cyclotron! Missed out? Not to worry because next up in the GAPS tour series is the ISAC Target Hall. Now that you know how the protons are made, you can see one of the uses for them, making radioactive ion beam.
If you are interested in touring the ISAC Target Hall and seeing how we make some of the rarest species on earth, then please sign up for one of 4 tours.
Tours will be held on:
Tuesday May 19th 1pm
Thursday May 21st 10am
Tuesday May 26th 1pm
Thursday May 28th 10am
Please wear long pants and closed toes shoes and do not bring large backpacks. Access is not permitted with implanted medical devices. We will meet outside the ISAC-I main door, plese arrive 5-10 min early. You DO NOT need to check out a pencil dosimeter, we will all be on one dosimeter and stick together.
See you there!
Your GAPS
Dear GAPS,
Alec Stockton is kindly running another round of 3D printing workshops for beginners. This will be the same course as was held last year, so is recommended for those new to 3D printing at TRIUMF.
Sessions will be held on May the 19th, and 21st at 12PM in the MHESA.
Additional sessions may be provided if there is enough interest, and Alec is also looking into running an advanced course.
Cheers,
You GAPS
Hey GAPS Community,
We hope you enjoyed your visit of the cyclotron! Missed out? Not to worry because next up in the GAPS tour series is the ISAC Target Hall. Now that you know how the protons are made, you can see one of the uses for them, making radioactive ion beam.
If you are interested in touring the ISAC Target Hall and seeing how we make some of the rarest species on earth, then please sign up for one of 4 tours.
Tours will be held on:
Tuesday May 19th 1pm
Thursday May 21st 10am
Tuesday May 26th 1pm
Thursday May 28th 10am
Please wear long pants and closed toes shoes and do not bring large backpacks. Access is not permitted with implanted medical devices. We will meet outside the ISAC-I main door, plese arrive 5-10 min early. You DO NOT need to check out a pencil dosimeter, we will all be on one dosimeter and stick together.
See you there!
Your GAPS
This social hour will be either at the volleyball court or in the ISAC II lunchroom, weather depending.
Hey GAPS Community,
We hope you enjoyed your visit of the cyclotron! Missed out? Not to worry because next up in the GAPS tour series is the ISAC Target Hall. Now that you know how the protons are made, you can see one of the uses for them, making radioactive ion beam.
If you are interested in touring the ISAC Target Hall and seeing how we make some of the rarest species on earth, then please sign up for one of 4 tours.
Tours will be held on:
Tuesday May 19th 1pm
Thursday May 21st 10am
Tuesday May 26th 1pm
Thursday May 28th 10am
Please wear long pants and closed toes shoes and do not bring large backpacks. Access is not permitted with implanted medical devices. We will meet outside the ISAC-I main door, plese arrive 5-10 min early. You DO NOT need to check out a pencil dosimeter, we will all be on one dosimeter and stick together.
See you there!
Your GAPS
Dear GAPS,
Alec Stockton is kindly running another round of 3D printing workshops for beginners. This will be the same course as was held last year, so is recommended for those new to 3D printing at TRIUMF.
Sessions will be held on May the 19th, and 21st at 12PM in the MHESA.
Additional sessions may be provided if there is enough interest, and Alec is also looking into running an advanced course.
Cheers,
You GAPS
Hi GAPSers,
Start your engines!!
Race down to the auditorium with us on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:00pm for a Mario Kart tournament!
Fuel up with some free pizza and compete for the trophy (made in house)!
See you there!
-Your GAPS
This social hour will be either at the volleyball court or in the ISAC II lunchroom, weather depending.
Alex Gezerlis, U Guelph
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 13:00
Auditorium
Abstract
In this talk I will discuss incorrect statements appearing in textbooks on quantum field theory (QFT); some of these mistakes also appear in the research literature. The focus is not on errors made by an individual author, but on conceptual muddledness that is widespread in introductory textbooks. These range from relativistic quantum mechanics, to classical and quantum field theory proper, including interacting field theories. The goal is to warn of the existence of several pitfalls and thereby (eventually) stop these mistakes from further propagating in the literature on QFT. Time permitting, I may also discuss analogous mistakes in numerical methods or data analysis textbooks
Remote Connection: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/62535266430pwd=THVrUzhMdjAyVkNnM05OUWRZYUppZz09
Meeting ID: 625 3526 6430 Passcode: 307647
Hervé Savajols
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 14:00
Auditorium/Remote
Abstract
GANIL/SPIRAL2 presently offers unique opportunities in nuclear physics and in many other fields that arise from not only the provision of low-energy stable beams, fragmentation beams, re-accelerated radioactive species, and recently neutron beams but also from the availability of a wide range of state-of-the-art spectrometers and instrumentation. A few examples of recent highlights will be presented together with upcoming new scientific opportunities with ongoing projects.
--- Remote Connection: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/69741881262?pwd=PtdlvpUEGlfdv4CZx67ECYRoIakHju.1
Meeting ID: 697 4188 1262 Passcode: 036485
This social hour will be either at the volleyball court or in the ISAC II lunchroom, weather depending.
This social hour will be either at the volleyball court or in the ISAC II lunchroom, weather depending.
Illustration by Mariah Llanes
Hello GAPS Community!
Join us for a lively night of board games to de-stress, share a laugh, and test your strategic skills. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just looking to have some fun, there’s a game here for everyone.
Bring Your Own Games! Feel free to bring any personal favourites to share with the group.
Location: MOB auditorium at TRIUMF
Snacks & Refreshments will be provided :D
Your GAPS!
Ann Wang, Stanford
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 14:00
Auditorium/Remote
Abstract
Understanding the composition of dark matter is one of the most compelling problems in particle physics. Although there is abundant astrophysical evidence, detecting dark matter using terrestrial experiments would allow us to directly probe the nature of a new particle and constrain its mass and spin. The LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment, which looks for dark matter interacting with liquid xenon, has world-leading sensitivity to WIMP dark matter particles with masses from ~10 GeV to ~1 TeV. I will discuss new results from the LZ experiment which focus on light dark matter candidates with masses below 9 GeV, where the background mitigation and analysis challenges differ significantly from higher mass searches. In this regime we also expect a significant number of interactions from solar neutrinos. I will also discuss ways we can further improve the sensitivity of xenon-based detectors in the search for dark matter.
Remote Connection: Remote Connection: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/68843850404pwd=Pn28i8az4BdaAT22Qa2UaVkHa3kX6B.1
Meeting ID: 688 4385 0404 Passcode: 280724
Wei Xue, U Florida
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 13:00
Theory Room
Abstract
In this talk, I will discuss two aspects of cosmic string physics. First, I will present the gravitational wave spectrum sourced by global cosmic string networks. By modeling both long strings and loops, we derive the resulting signal using the unequal-time correlators of the string stress-energy tensor. Second, I will discuss the stability of superconducting strings at both the classical and quantum levels, and explore their cosmological implications, including possible consequences for the QCD axion.
Remote Connection: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/62535266430pwd=THVrUzhMdjAyVkNnM05OUWRZYUppZz09
Meeting ID: 625 3526 6430 Passcode: 307647
Hi GAPS community,
Our next Pub Night is Friday, April 10th!!! Join us for another fun evening of catching up with pals, meeting new pals, eating yummy snacks, with live music and more 🍻!
Date: Friday10th of April
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Bimini's Pub and Restaurant (2010 W 4th Ave, Vancouver)
As a reminder, please carefully read through the GAPS Code of Conduct before attending!
We hope to see you there! 💫✨
Cheers,
GAPS Committee
This social hour will be either at the volleyball court or in the ISAC II lunchroom, weather depending.
Grigor Sargsyan, FRIB
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 13:00
Theory Room/Zoom
Abstract
In the quest to understand the fundamental forces of nature, high-precision nuclear beta decay measurements offer a unique window into potential new physics beyond the Standard Model (BSM). Given the precision that current measurements achieve, it is essential to consider many higher-order corrections using nuclear theory. In this talk, I will discuss how precise calculations of these higher-order corrections, using modern ab initio approaches, help distinguish between new physics and conventional nuclear effects. I will review some of the key results from the recent measurements of BSM tensor currents in the weak interaction and present the impact of theoretical calculations on reducing some of the leading uncertainties in these experiments.
Remote Connection: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/62535266430?pwd=THVrUzhMdjAyVkNnM05OUWRZYUppZz09
Meeting ID: 625 3526 6430 Passcode: 307647
Dear GAPS Community,
We will be running a town-hall style Professional Development (PD) session on Tuesday March 31st at 12:15 - 1:30pm in the MOB Auditorium. (free lunch if you register before 5pm, March 25th)
We will be visited by Jacqui Brinkman, the Director of Graduate Student Professional Development at UBC, who will lead the event, bringing her wealth of knowledge to share with us. Jacqui is an incredible resource and we're sure you'll take something useful away from this event! Even if you're unable to attend in person, we'd love to hear from you about what you want from future PD events.
- Your GAPS Committee
Hi GAPS-ers,
We will be seeing Project Hail Mary at the Scotiabank Theatre downtown on Sunday, March 29th at 6:30 pm. Ideally, we can do a group buy to get seated together. Please RSVP by Friday at 5 pm to guarantee a ticket with everyone. If you miss the deadline, please still RSVP, and you will get a ticket, but maybe with less optimal seating.
GAPS will cover the cost of the ticket for GAPS members, guests are welcome but must pay for their own ticket.
It's movie time!
your GAPS
Image credits :‘Project Hail Mary’ Review: Good is Not Actually the Enemy of Perfect
