Events
Water and Environment Student Talks 2026 Conference
Organised by a committee of UBC/UVic grad students, bringing together water and environmental researchers from diverse disciplines. Registration deadline for visitors is May 31, and for submission of abstracts is March 27.
Design a career path with relevant experience
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Leverage creative, applied, and scholarly opportunities that build real, transferable skills. Identify a problem or opportunity in a field, map skills, connect with stakeholders, outline deliverables, and clarify learning outcomes.
PIBC SCC Sketch Club: Mount Pleasant
6:15pm - 7:45pm
PIBC represents networking and knowledge, and many PIBC events earn points towards RPP certification. This time: planners of all skill levels are invited to meet and understand a neighbourhood more intimately by sketching their surroundings.
Citation practices in academic and professional writing
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Examines citation strategies, the common functions of citations in academic writing, and effective ways to engage with sources to build your research narrative.
Talk: Where is climate investment going
5:00pm - 7:00pm
CEOs and investors actively building Canada's climate economy join a panel on examine where climate investment is flowing, which industries are pulling ahead, and what Canada's climate economy means for the next generation.
Workshop: interview preparation strategies
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Practice answering tough questions, asking interviewers good questions, and get tips for how to prepare your stories in advance.
Rupert & Renfrew Plan Cycling Tour
3:00pm - 6:00pm
A guided bike tour for an exclusive look into the Rupert & Renfrew Plan and active developments within the Plan Area, led by the U40 Committee and joined by Project Representatives & City of Vancouver Planning Staff.
Applying to grad school at UBC
10:00am
For those gearing up to apply to grad school, with insights and practical advice on your application strategy, whether you're a prospective UBC grad student or have started the application process.