Researchers reveal how plants make anti-tumour drugs
Dr. Thu-Thuy Dang and doctoral student Tuan-Anh Nguyen have decoded the full pathway for mitraphylline, a rare anti-tumour compound.
Hands-on wildfire research for students builds knowledge, connection and resilience
Guided by wildfire scientist Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais, a trio of undergraduate students bridged sustainability, computer modelling and ecology to better understand how fire moves across this changing landscape.
New study debunks the idea that the universe is a computer simulation
The simulation hypothesis was long considered untestable, but new research has shown that this isn’t just unlikely—it’s mathematically impossible.
Wildfire Research
The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science is home to several research and education programs designed in anticipation of, and response to, increasingly impactful wildfires.
Featured Degrees
Bachelor of Sustainability (BSust)
The Bachelor of Sustainability inspires students to understand and address complex environmental issues by integrating knowledge from different disciplines with hands-on and community-based learning.
NEW: Master of Biotechnology (MBtec)
A course-based Master’s program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the Biotechnology industry.
Academic Departments
The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science is organized into four departments that are responsible for the programs offered by our Faculty.
