Events
Apr
26
Graduate Student Society's Celebration of Culture gala
7:00pm - 11:00pm
A night of culture, connection, and celebration filled with music, photos, global food, dance, live performances, and special awards recognizing outstanding contributions. Dress in traditional attire or an outfit that represents YOU.
Apr
29
Applying to grad school at UBC
10:00am
This session will break down the graduate school application at UBC, explain the process and key application elements, provide some tips on strengthening your application, and answer your questions.
Apr
30
Workshop: Negotiation
11:00am - 12:00pm
This workshop will cover: benefits of negotiating your job offer, things you can negotiate, and tips and strategies for job negotiation.
Apr
30
PIBC webinar: Housing Development
12:00pm - 1:30pm
PIBC represents networking and knowledge, and many PIBC events earn points towards RPP certification. This time: the Cold Hard Truths About Housing Development and the Art of the Possible.
May
1
Applying to grad school at UBC: Instagram infosession
10:00am
A range of general questions regarding all aspects of applying for grad school at UBC (note they cannot get into program-specific answers).
May
1
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UBC Centre for Migration Studies Research Conference
The 2025 theme, Migration, Mobilities, and Changing Political Landscapes, explores how evolving political contexts influence migration patterns, policies, and lived experiences.
May
4
Jane's Walk with PIBC's Emilie Adin on Commercial Drive in Vancouver
10:00am
Jane’s Walk is a movement of citizen-led walking conversations, sharing stories, seeing unseen aspects, and connecting with a neighbourhood. This time: PIBC Board President Emilie Adin leads a walk through Vancouver’s Grandview-Woodland.
May
6
Workshop: Leveraging your strengths in your career search
10:00am - 11:30pm
learn more about your particular top strengths, how they interact with each other, how they shape your perspective, what opportunities you have to describe them, and how they can be leveraged for success in grad school and beyond.
May
8
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Indigenous City: Responsibility & Relationality in City Making
A 2-day workshop led by Kamala Todd, on the CoV's journey to becoming a “City of Reconciliation”, some of the origins and impacts of colonization and urbanization on Indigenous lands and people, and the possibilities when cities take on these roles.
May
12
UBC APSC climate justice workshop
3:00pm - 5:00pm
This workshop, "The Intersection of People and the Planet", is hosted by EDI.I Office in the Faculties of Applied Science, Forestry and Land and Food Systems and in collaboration with the Centre of Climate Justice at UBC.
May
22
UBC Botanical Garden's Climate Conversations, with keynote by CoV Planner Lisa Brideau
8:45am - 4:45pm
Lisa Brideau, author of the climate fiction thriller Adrift, Planner and Senior Sustainability Specialist with the CoV, will speak on the power of imagination in shaping resilient futures. More local experts discuss a climate-changed future.
May
27
PIBC panel and networking event: Journey to RPP certification
5:30pm - 8:30pm
PIBC represents networking and knowledge, and many PIBC events earn points towards RPP certification. This time: Planning Candidates, Pre-Candidates, PLAR applicants, and others within the planning profession mentor or be mentored in this gathering.
Jun
12
UBC Partnering in Research Conference
9:00am - 5:00pm
A day of learning, dialogue, and action involving over 200 faculty, staff, graduate students, and community partners exploring the world of partnered research.
Jun
12
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Water and Environment Student Talks 2025 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 April 7.