Events
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Jul 27 to Aug 27
Sharpen your skills with HS Summer STEM Camps
8:00am - 4:00pm (+31 days) | 2335 Engineering Road
Are your high schoolers looking for something fun and hands-on to pass the summer? Look no further! Sign your kids up for UBC Geering Up’s full-day, week-long STEM Camps. They’ll learn from passionate university student instructors while they explore campus. With themes like:Environmental Engineering Sr. (Week 5) Jul 27-31, 2026Experiential Physics Jr. (Week 6) Aug 4-7, 2026Environmental Engineering Sr. (Week 7) Aug 10-14, 206Environmental Engineering Sr. (Week 8) Aug 17-21, 2026Software Engineering Jr. (Week 9) Aug 24-27, 2026Psst! Not quite in high school yet? We also have STEM camps for students going into grades 6/7, including:Pathways in STEM 6/7 (Week 6) Aug 4-7, 2026Intro to Engineering 6/7 (Week 6) Aug 4-7, 2026City Creators 6/7 (Week 8) Aug 17-21, 2026Register now
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Aug 31 to Sep 3
UBCO Geering Up Camps: Integrated Engineering 8/9/10 (August 31 - September 3)
9:00am - 3:00pm (+3 days)
Curious about where engineering could take you?This program offers an immersive tour through the wide range of engineering disciplines offered at UBC. Explore how machines work from the inside out, dive into Electrical and Computer Engineering, and experiment with real‑world concepts from Chemical and Biological Engineering. Each day spotlights a different branch of engineering, giving you the chance to design, test, problem‑solve, and see how engineers tackle challenges in the world.Through hands‑on builds, interactive demonstrations, and guided design challenges, you’ll uncover how different engineering specialties connect and how they drive innovation across industries. Whether you’re excited by 3D modelling, structures, mechanical systems, software design, or scientific exploration, you’ll find a path that sparks your curiosity.Join this program if you want to explore multiple branches of engineering, from digital design and mechanical problem‑solving to chemical and biological applications, while discovering where your own interests might lead! This camp experience is for participants entering grades 8-10 in September 2026
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Sep 9
Step into Quantum Information Session
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Quantum technologies are advancing rapidly across computing, cybersecurity, materials science and other industries, creating growing demand for professionals with quantum knowledge and applied skills. Many organizations are seeking professionals who can understand quantum concepts, recognize their real-world applications and work across multidisciplinary teams.In this information session, learn how the new UBC Micro-certificate in Step into Quantum helps individuals build confidence, strengthen critical thinking and better understand what quantum technologies mean for work and industry. During the session, meet the instructors who are experts in the field. Bring your questions to a Q&A following the presentation.AgendaWelcome and IntroductionsProgram Highlights and CurriculumQ&ARegistration is required. We will send you instructions to join the online information session one business day before the session.Can’t make the scheduled time? We will send a link to the session recording to everyone who registers.
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Sep 19
Applied Science Dean's BBQ
12:30pm - 2:30pm | 2335 Engineering Road
Grill-seekers! Prepare to get your blaze on at the upcoming Dean’s BBQ.Grill thrills commence at 12:30 PM on Saturday, September 19. The UBC Engineering Student Centre (behind the Kaiser Building) will be sizzling from 12:30 to 2:30 PM.* Be sure to RSVP by September 4. *Open to Applied Science community members only (alumni, faculty, staff and friends) and up to 2 additional guests.
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Sep 23
UBC Engineering: Everything You Need to Know
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Engineers solve problems and make the world a better place to live. Discover some of the ways engineering impacts your life every day and everything you need to know to become an engineer, beginning with admissions details to UBC Engineering. This session is great for younger high school students to learn about the courses you need to take in high school to be eligible for UBC Engineering. Join us on Zoom on September 23 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.Register Now
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Sep 26
Secure Games: Cybersafe Worlds [Family Event]
10:00am - 2:00pm | 6200 University Blvd
Gaming is awesome—we get it! That's why we teach game design to help youth discover how their favourite games are created. As gaming becomes increasingly connected, it's also important to understand how to stay safe online.Secure Games is a free event for students in Grades 5–8 and their parents or guardians. Youth will learn the basics of game design while parents explore gaming culture, online safety, and cybersecurity risks in gaming. At the end of the event, families will come together to showcase the games created by participants and share what they've learned about creating safer gaming experiences. Event Registration Link
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Oct 6
2026 Canadian Graduate Engineering Consortium
12:00pm - 3:00pm | 2332 Main Mall
Want to learn how a graduate degree in engineering can move your career forward? Connect with Canada’s leading engineering schools, including UBC Engineering, at the upcoming Canadian Graduate Engineering Consortium (CGEC) conference in-person at the UBC Vancouver campus. Representatives from all 8 partner universities will be present, so you can meet and speak with faculty, admissions advisors and students in graduate programs to answer your questions about your desired field of research and how to apply.Participating universities:McMaster UniversityQueen’s UniversityToronto Metropolitan UniversityUniversity of British ColumbiaUniversity of TorontoUniversity of WaterlooWestern UniversityYork UniversityExplore your potential.Register nowSee the full tour schedule
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Oct 8
Applying to UBC Engineering - Oct 8 (Evening)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Future students are invited to learn more about applying to UBC Engineering. Learn about course planning, admissions requirements, and the application process! Parents, guardians, teachers, and counsellors are also welcome to attend.Join us on Zoom on October 8 at 5 pm Pacific Time.Register now
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Oct 9
Applying to UBC Engineering - Oct 9 (Morning)
8:00am - 9:00am
Future students are invited to learn more about applying to UBC Engineering. Learn about course planning, admissions requirements, and the application process! Parents, guardians, teachers, and counsellors are also welcome to attend. **The information covered in this session will be the same content covered in the Oct 8th evening session. Join us on Zoom on October 9 at 8 am Pacific Time.Register now
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Oct 17
Preserve Lab: Timeless Sciences
10:00am - 3:00pm | 6200 University Blvd
Gather around, preservers! Time is ticking, and every second counts when you're working in conservation science!At Preserve Lab, you will take on the challenge of saving a variety of materials from deterioration and decay. Through hands-on activities, you'll explore how biology, physics, chemistry, and engineering work together with art, history, and culture to protect objects from the past and preserve them for the future. Throughout the day, we’ll investigate one big question: How do we make things last using science?Event Registration Link
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Oct 23
Rooted Cities Case Competition: All Girls* Pro-D Day
9:00am - 3:00pm | 6200 University Blvd
Earth science, urban forestry, and urban planning are three unique fields that come together in this year’s All-Girls* Pro-D Day event!Participants will begin the day by investigating the landscapes that surround our cities, using engineering tools and technologies to understand how Earth’s systems shape human-built environments. They will explore the relationship between natural systems and urban development, while uncovering the important role urban forests play in creating healthier, more resilient communities. Finally, participants put urban planning skills to use, applying what they have learned to redesign the same landscapes with sustainability, biodiversity, and the well-being of both people and the planet in mind. Event Registration Link
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Oct 24
Space Communicators: Simplifying Astronomy
10:00am - 3:00pm | 100 Chestnut St
Astronomers call it a black hole, but we can explain it as a place where gravity is so powerful that even light cannot escape. They call it an exoplanet, but we can describe it as a world beyond our Solar System. By translating the language of astronomy, we can make the universe feel closer, more understandable, and more connected to us.Join us on October 24 for our first-ever visit to the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre in Kitsilano! Through this exciting collaboration, participants will explore the planetarium, attend an expert-led talk, and strengthen their own science communication and presentation skills while diving into fascinating topics in physics and astronomy. After all, "To teach is to learn twice."Event Registration Link
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Nov 6
UBC Engineering Virtual Program Fair
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Explore your future in engineering from wherever you are! Join the UBC Engineering Virtual Program Fair to learn more about our 14 undergraduate engineering programs. You'll have the chance to meet with professors, staff, and current students from each program, ask your questions about learning opportunities and career paths, and discover the right fit for you.All 14 of our UBC Engineering programs from the UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver campuses will be presenting and hosting three 30-minute sessions over the course of the event. The plenary session will begin at 6:00 pm, and program-specific sessions will be held at 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm and 7:30 pm PT.Register now
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Nov 14
EduTech: Examining AI Tools (Grades 7-9)
9:00am - 12:00pm | 6200 University Blvd
The debate continues—is AI helping or harming young learners? At EduTech, we’ll explore the benefits and limitations of AI in STEM education by comparing AI-generated outputs with human-created work. We’ll put AI to the test for efficiency, accuracy, and relevance, and discover where it succeeds—and where it falls short. Then, you’ll design your own AI-powered learning tool tailored to your needs while exploring responsible and critical uses of AI in education.Event Registration Link
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Nov 14
EduTech: Examining AI Tools (Grades 10-12)
1:00pm - 4:00pm | 6200 University Blvd
The debate continues—is AI helping or harming young learners? At EduTech, we’ll explore the benefits and limitations of AI in STEM education by comparing AI-generated outputs with human-created work. We’ll put AI to the test for efficiency, accuracy, and relevance, and discover where it succeeds—and where it falls short. Then, you’ll design your own AI-powered learning tool tailored to your needs while exploring responsible and critical uses of AI in education.NOTE: This event will have a separate morning session (grades 7-9) and afternoon session (grades 10-12) with the same content.Event Registration Link
