Events

APSC Black Excellence in STEM Speaker Series

A student-led initiative hosted by UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science that celebrates and amplifies the contributions of Black leaders across STEM, including students, researchers, and professionals, for mentorship, connection, and learning.

Hogan’s Alley Walking Tours with Lama Mugabo

1:00pm - 3:00pm

A facilitated conversation about Vancouver’s only historic Black neighbourhood, displaced by urban renewal policies, exploring the legacy of displacement and the ongoing efforts of Black Vancouverites and their allies to restore the neighbourhood.

Applying to grad school at UBC (Instagram)

10:00am - 10:45am

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.

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop (in-person)

A 3-session in-person workshop on January 17, 24, and 25, 2026. If you're a grad student in Winter Session Term 1 (September-December 2025), you can apply for the waitlist of this workshop.

SCARP Speaker Series: SCARP through the Generations

12:00pm - 1:00pm

SCARP's Speaker Series is continuing its season of expert alumni panels, and everyone is welcome. This time: multi-generational alumni on how SCARP and what it teaches us has evolved with the world around us.

BCRPA's Parks Professional Pathways conference

Join 300+ parks professionals from the public and private sector to share insights and strategies on the latest best practices, technologies and trends in parks planning, maintenance, and management. Hosted by BC Recreation & Parks Association.

Applying to grad school at UBC (Zoom and LinkedIn)

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.

Webinar: Research Statements for the Academic Job Market

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Job postings in higher education often require a research statement as part of the application process. This session will focus on assembling a research statement for academic jobs, the intended audience, and recent applicants.

Infosession: Urban Studies major

10:00am - 11:00am

Considering your BA? Urban Studies (jointly taught by UBC Geography and UBC SCARP) is becoming a crucial professional field, with amazing opportunities. Whether you're building your application now or just considering next steps, come with questions!

Black History Month Roundtable with African Youth in New West

1:30pm - 3:30pm

On housing justice for African families in New Westminster. Grounded in lived experience, the discussion connects climate change, homelessness, poverty, and racism to the everyday realities of housing insecurity.

BC Climate Resilience Summit

1:00pm - 5:00pm (+1 day)

a two-day interactive event bringing together researchers/academics, scientists, policymakers, community leaders, industry professionals, First Nations partners, and innovators of all kinds to advance climate and disaster resilience in BC.

UBC Spring Career Fair

To connect with over 80 organizations from various industries, as well as educational institutions promoting their programs for students who wish to pursue further studies. Discover career opportunities and unlock new career journeys.

SCARP Student Symposium

9:30am - 5:00pm

The Planning Student Association at SCARP invites you to their student-run symposium: their theme this year is "Planning from the Heart", and as always they've amassed amazing speakers to fill the day.

Navigating Information and Research with UBC Library

12:30pm - 1:20pm

Customisable UBC Library Q&A re: services, proficiencies, and tips and tricks for finding research and information.

UBC Geography hosts WDCAG geography association conference

This Western Division of the Canadian Association of Geographers conference includes field trips, keynote presentations (including with UBC Geography's Naomi Klein), panel discussions, and the premiere of the documentary "The Icicle Calls us Back".