The PIMS mandate is to promote excellent research and applications of the mathematical sciences, to facilitate the training of highly qualified personnel, to create an equitable, diverse and inclusive community in the mathematical sciences, to enrich public awareness of and education in mathematics and to create partnerships with similar organizations around the world.

Upcoming Events

Industrial, Seminar
M2PI Case Studies Virtual Seminar: Ray Spiteri
January 7, 2026
Online
Industrial mathematics is mathematics designed for uptake by the industrial sector. Its popularity has waxed and waned over time in the eyes of governments, the public, and students and academics alike. Industrial mathematics can feel like pure...
Scientific, Colloquia
UBC Math Department Colloquium: Danny Ofek
January 9, 2026
University of British Columbia
Let X be your favorite type of algebraic structure. For example, X could be the class of quadratic forms, algebras or algebraic varieties. To estimate the complexity of X, you might consider the following natural question: how many algebraically...
Scientific, Seminar
The PIMS Postdoctoral Fellow Seminar: Kostya Druzhkov
January 14, 2026
Online
Differential equations can be studied from a purely geometric point of view, translating many constructions from finite-dimensional differential geometry into their language. This approach helps to clarify such notions as symmetries, conservation...
Scientific, Distinguished Lecture
Hugh Morris Distinguished Lecture: Inwon Kim
January 16, 2026
University of British Columbia
We are extremely pleased to announce that Dr. Inwon Kim, Professor of Mathematics at UCLA, will deliver an upcoming lecture in the Hugh C. Morris Lecture Series. Dr. Kim is internationally recognized for her influential work in analysis and PDEs...
Scientific, Seminar
The PIMS Postdoctoral Fellow Seminar: Trisha Lawrence
January 21, 2026
Online
The global population with access to electricity is constantly increasing from 84 to 92 percent. However, as the world continues to advance towards sustainable energy targets, there still exist 900 million people living without access to electricity...
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We acknowledge the support of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

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PIMS hosts an International Research Lab of the CNRS

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We acknowledge the support from the Simons Foundation

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Collaborative Research Groups (CRG)

CRGs are one of PIMS flagship programs, building world class research networks.

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PIMS Postdocs

Between 1997-2025 we have supported over 450 postdoctoral positions

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Syzygy Users

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Scientific Events

From 1996-2025 PIMS has supported over 6500 scientific events

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