Announcements
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September 3, 2026
Important Update: UBC ARC Chinook Storage Transition and Decommissioning
The UBC ARC Chinook object storage system is approaching the end of its service lifespan. After supporting UBC researchers since 2020, Chinook will undergo a phased retirement, with full decommissioning planned for December 2027. Researchers currently using Chinook, or considering it for…
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August 31, 2026
ARC Information Session: Discover How UBC Advanced Research Computing Can Support Your Research
Working with large or complex datasets? Discover how UBC Advanced Research Computing (ARC) can support and accelerate your research. Join the ARC Information Session on September 17, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., to learn about high-performance computing, research cybersecurity support, and…
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August 11, 2026
ARC Access Management Portal Scheduled Outage – Friday, August 14, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The ARC Access Management Portal will be temporarily unavailable on Friday, August 14, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to allow for a scheduled security update. During this maintenance window: New Sockeye or Chinook allocation requests cannot be submitted User management features (adding or…
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July 22, 2026Dr. Marysa Laguë: Impossible Earth — Understanding the Future of Our Changing Planet
How Dr. Marysa Laguë uses UBC ARC Sockeye for her research
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May 13, 2026
Upcoming Events: Information Session & 2026 Summer School
UBC Advanced Research Computing (ARC) is offering two upcoming virtual events designed to support researchers at all stages, from those curious about ARC services to those looking to build technical skills in digital research infrastructure. UBC ARC Information Session May 26, 2026 | 11…
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May 5, 2026
New data transfer and genomics tools now available through UBC ARC
We are pleased to announce two recent updates that make it easier to move, access, and analyze research data using UBC ARC services. Researchers can now transfer files directly between UBC OneDrive and ARC systems, including Sockeye and Chinook, using Globus. This enables fast, reliable…
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April 7, 2026
UBC ARC Launches Multi-year Modernization of UBC’s Digital Research Infrastructure
UBC Advanced Research Computing (ARC), working closely with the Learning Technology Innovation Centre (LTIC), is excited to announce the launch of a multi-year, multi-phase investment to modernize the university's digital research infrastructure. This…
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March 31, 2026
Amazon Research Awards – Spring 2026 Call for Proposals
The Amazon Research Awards (ARA) Spring 2026 Call for Proposals is now open. The ARA program provides unrestricted cash awards and AWS credits to support researchers advancing cutting-edge work across a variety of disciplines, including AI for Information Security, Agentic AI, and Robotics. …
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March 31, 2026
Planned ARC Access Management Portal Outage – April 14, 2026
The ARC Access Management Portal will be unavailable on April 14, 2026 from 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m. (PDT) due to planned work related to the UBC IT EduCloud migration. During this outage, users will be unable to: Submit new Sockeye or Chinook applications Update user access and…
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March 3, 2026
MATLAB Now Available on ARC OnDemand
Advanced Research Computing (ARC) is pleased to announce that MATLAB has been added to the suite of accessible tools on ARC OnDemand, joining RStudio, JupyterHub, and Virtual Desktop. Enhanced Accessibility Previously, MATLAB access on UBC Sockeye was limited to the command line. This…