Events

Compelling statements of interest

10:00am

The statement of interest (SOI) is an essential part of a graduate school application. In this session, we take a closer look at the statement and provide advice on how to make yours as strong as possible

The Way We Move: A Metro Vancouver Conference on Transportation

9:30am - 3:00pm

A one-day public conversation about the future of transportation in our region, with talks from transportation leaders, policymakers, researchers, advocates and community voices; and interactive workshops.

ThinkCity conference: A Metro Vancouver Conference on Transportation

9:30am - 3:00pm

A dreamteam of speakers (including multiple SCARP alumni) speak with civic leaders, planners, advocates, educators, community organizations, and residents.

PIBC walking tour series: Mt Pleasant Industrial Lands

10:30am - 12:00pm

PIBC represents networking, knowledge, skills, and RPP certification, and many PIBC events earn points towards certification. This time: what is industrial? What uses are supportive and compatible with traditional/modern industrial urban activities?

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.

TA Foundations (hybrid workshop)

Classroom Climate; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion;' Marking for Argument and Interpretation, and Giving Effective Feedback; Marking for Method and Accuracy, and Giving Effective Feedback; Leading Discussions in Tutorials; Running Labs.

Finding and reaching out to a supervisor

10:00am

For many research-based graduate programs, you'll need to secure a supervisor before submitting your application. In this session, we look at how to search for a supervisor, and how reach out to them.

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop (virtual)

A 3-session virtual workshop on September 22, 26, 27, and October 3rd 2026, (times vary).

Writing Positionality Statements from the Lens of Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism

1:00pm

Tools for visioning, creating, and choosing stylistic choices for positionality statement writing, unpacking power and privilege, how expressions of interpersonal and systemic power and privilege operate in research and broadly teaching and learning.

PIBC webinar with BC Hydro officials

10:00am - 11:30am

BC Hydro's Vancouver Island team talk infrastructure investment plans, distribution extension policies, connection processes, and navigating electrical servicing requirements.

UBC Graduate & Professional Schools Fair

11:00am - 3:00pm

Students considering grad school can explore options from UBC Schools and Schools abroad at this on-campus fair. SCARP will be there!

PIBC Webinar: UNDRIP, Local Action, and Decolonizing Planning Work

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Decolonization of land use planning process & outcomes by focusing on the First Nation’s relationship & stewardship of their lands & water. Identify local place-based solutions & vision for the next generation.

PIBC South Coast Chapter Sea to Sky Planners Social

8:00am - 7:00pm

The Planning Institute of BC's South Coast Sea to Sky subchapter host their annual social in Whistler.

SCARP PhD application process infosession

10:00am - 11:30am

Applying for a PhD is a process, and we'd love to talk you through some of the questions you may still have! We're convening a virtual Q&A to welcome any student preparing to apply to this degree.

Real Estate Institute of BC conference on real estate industry

9:30am - 4:00pm

The REIBC Real Estate 360° brings together the real estate industry for meaningful conversation and connection, to exchange ideas, hear different perspectives, and look collectively at what's ahead for BC.