Announcements
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October 5, 2026
Amazon Research Awards (ARA) Fall 2026 Call for Proposals Now Open
Researchers may be interested to learn that the Amazon Research Awards (ARA) Fall 2026 Call for Proposals is now accepting submissions. The Amazon Research Awards program supports innovative research across a range of disciplines. The Fall 2026 call includes focus areas such as: Agentic…
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September 29, 2026
Dr. Julia Baumgart: Rethinking wearable data — an inclusive lens for better health
Dr. Julia Baumgart is a Marie Curie Global Research Fellow, affiliated with both the SCI Action Canada Lab at UBC Okanagan, and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research sits at the nexus of disability, health and technology. The SCI Action Canada Lab is a…
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September 17, 2026
Digital Research Alliance of Canada Resource Allocation Competition Opens September 23
The Digital Research Alliance of Canada’s annual Resource Allocation Competition (RAC) opens on September 23, 2026. This competition provides researchers with an opportunity to apply for compute, storage, and cloud resources beyond those available through the Rapid Access Service (RAS). Key…
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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…