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TRIUMF Welcomes York University as a New Associate Member

17 April 2008

At a vote held during the TRIUMF Board of Management meeting on Friday, September 12, 2008, York University was admitted unanimously as the newest Associate Member of the TRIUMF Joint Venture.

The NRC International Peer Review Committee Meets at TRIUMF

26 April 2008

The International Peer Review (IPR) took place this week at TRIUMF between September 24 and 26.

TRIUMF Sponsors "The Atom Smashers" at the Vancouver International Film Festival

26 September 2008

In a world fascinated by particle accelerators, one movie is being sponsored by TRIUMF at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF).

2008-09 Saturday Morning Lecture Series:

03 October 2008

TRIUMF and UBC's Department of Physics and Astronomy are proud to present the 2008-09 Saturday morning lecture series on Quantum Physics and Chemistry.

Celebrating the LHC Grid at TRIUMF

03 October 2008

gridgridToday, October 3, TRIUMF hosted one of several Grid Fest celebrations occurring simultaneously around the world.

Three Physicists Share the 2008 Nobel Prize in Physics

08 October 2008

The Nobel Prize in Physics for 2008 was awarded on October 7 to three scientists working on two separate projects. Congratulations to Yoichiro Nambu, Makoto Kobayashi, and Toshihide Maskawa.

National Science and Technology Week at TRIUMF

09 October 2008

October 17-26 is National Science and Technology Week 2008! Across Canada, events are being held to celebrate, teach, and promote science.

TRIUMF Undergoes Evaluation by the CNSC

21 April 2009

The issuance and standing of TRIUMF's operating license is determined by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). As a natural part of this process TRIUMF undergoes inspections of many of its activities. For instance, CNSC regularly sends a team of specialists to TRIUMF to inspect the laboratory's Quality Management System and evaluate its effectiveness. The inspection process takes about a week and completes with a debriefing and written report.

TRIUMF Collaborator François Bénard Named to BC Leadership Chair in Functional Cancer Imaging

08 April 2009

In a special event at the British Columbia Cancer Agency Research Centre on Tuesday, provincial and scientific leaders gathered to announce the naming of François Bénard as the province's Leadership Chair in Functional Cancer Imaging.

Quantum Diaries Features Two TRIUMF Physicists

02 April 2009

"When you first hear an amazing song, you experience it totally and freely and let the sounds sink into your 'soul'..."  and so goes the latest blog post from nuclear physicist Chris Ruiz in the global web project known as Quantum Diaries.  One of a team of ten nuclear and particle physicists around the world, Ruiz is sharing his life in physics, music, and family with the world in a new online site just launched today.

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