Events
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Mar 26
Ask Me Anything: UBC Engineering Drop-In Advising (March 26)
8:30am - 9:30am
Have questions about studying engineering at UBC? Join our virtual drop-in session on March 26 to get quick answers to your questions and speak to a staff member. Please note that this session won't have a formal presentation and other applicants may also be present. Come drop by and we'll help point you in the right direction.Students who have applied to start UBC Engineering at the Vancouver and/or Okanagan campus in September 2026 are invited to attend. Can't make March 26? You can also register for other upcoming sessions: Friday, March 27 Tuesday, April 28
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Mar 28
Neural Connectors From Brains to Machines (Grades 6-10)
10:00am - 3:00pm
Neuroscience is often studied at the intersection of biology, engineering, psychology, and even computer science—combining the study of our brains with the way we build new technologies. At the Neural Connections event, we’ll explore how nervous systems allow different species to sense, move, and think, while inspiring innovations in bioengineering and artificial intelligence. Throughout the day, you’ll map components of the brain and their functions through hands-on projects, including learning about biomedical devices and more. Are you ready to use your own brain to study the brain?For Winter 2026, Geering Up has a variety of high school events being held at UBC on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. From coding creatively to learning about how the brain works, pick an event that calls the most to you! Event descriptions and details can be found here. If an event is full, we recommend that you join the waitlist. For future event announcements, subscribe to Geering Up's Mailing List. Learn more about Geering Up and our mission.
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Apr 9
Design and Innovation Day 2026
2:00pm - 5:00pm | 2350 Health Science Mall, 2332 Main Mall, 2360 East Mall
UBC Engineering students undertake capstone, design, and research projects that offer innovative solutions to real-world problems. Connect with Engineering students through interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations at our largest showcase of the year. We invite UBC students, staff, faculty, high school youth, friends, family members, and the community to join us on Thursday, April 9th, 2026, for our annual Design and Innovation Day event to experience world-class design and research projects by senior students in UBC Engineering.
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Apr 9
Pre-Biomedical Engineering Timetable Information Session (April 9)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Are you considering studying Biomedical Engineering? Join the April 9 information session about the Pre-Biomedical Engineering (PBME) Timetable. The PBME Timetable offers admitted students the opportunity to follow a path that is a slight modification of the general first-year engineering timetable. The timetable is designed to provide access to courses that serve as prerequisites for the Biomedical Engineering (BME) program and to give you a solid foundation in the application of engineering to biological systems. All applicants to the first year of the Bachelor of Applied Science on the Vancouver campus are invited to attend.
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Apr 22
UBC Engineering: Meet Your First Year Professors
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meet your future professors! Join us to hear directly from our professors on what UBC students can expect from their first year courses and how you can prepare for your first day in September.Students who have applied to start UBC Engineering at the Vancouver and/or Okanagan campus in September 2026 are invited to attend.
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Apr 28
Ask Me Anything: UBC Engineering Drop-In Advising (April 28)
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Have questions about studying engineering at UBC? Join our virtual drop-in session on April 28 to get quick answers to your questions and speak to a staff member. Please note that this session won't have a formal presentation and other applicants may also be present. Come drop by and we'll help point you in the right direction.Students who have applied to start UBC Engineering at the Vancouver and/or Okanagan campus in September 2026 are invited to attend.
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Jun 3
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 June 3 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Register Now
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Jul 6 to 10
UBCO Geering Up Camps: Integrated Engineering 8/9/10 (All Girls* Week)
9:00am - 3:00pm (+4 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 2026Please note that this program occurs during all girls* week. Please see our website for more details
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Jul 20 to 24
UBCO Geering Up Camps: Coding and Game Design 8/9/10
9:00am - 3:00pm (+4 days)
Calling all gamers, builders, and digital creators!If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to bring a video game to life, this program is your chance to dive into the world of coding and game design using JavaScript. Throughout the week, you’ll work with real programming tools, create custom characters and animations, design interactive game worlds, and learn how game mechanics work behind the scenes through hands‑on coding.Participants will primarily explore JavaScript fundamentals while also getting a light introduction to concepts from other coding languages. You’ll experiment with beginner‑friendly game libraries, practice core game design skills, and transform creative ideas into fully playable digital experiences. Whether you’re brand new to coding or already tinkering with your own projects, this camp offers exciting challenges and opportunities for every skill level.Join this program if you love video games, enjoy creative problem‑solving, and want to learn how to build your own interactive games using JavaScript code, with a glimpse into other languages along the way!This camp experience is for participants entering grades 8-10 in September 2026
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Jul 27 to 31
UBCO Geering Up Camps: Explorations in Engineering 10/11/12
9:00am - 3:00pm (+4 days)
Step into the world of engineering, your future starts here.Explorations in Engineering is your week‑long, sneak peek into what it’s really like to study Engineering at UBC Okanagan. Tour labs, operate equipment, and connect directly with the professors and researchers shaping tomorrow’s technologies. You’ll hear from undergraduate students about their exciting work, take part in hands‑on design challenges, and experience campus life from the inside out. By the end of the week, you’ll have a clearer picture of the question: “What does it actually mean to study Engineering at UBCO?”Join this program if you are considering post‑secondary Engineering pathways or anyone fascinated by how innovation, design, and problem‑solving help shape our world. Come explore, ask big questions, and discover where engineering could take you next.This camp experience is for participants entering grades 10-12 in September 2026
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Aug 4 to 7
UBCO Geering Up Camps: Integrated Engineering 8/9/10
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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Aug 10 to 14
UBCO Geering Up Camps: Integrated Engineering 8/9/10 (August 10-14)
9:00am - 3:00pm (+4 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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Aug 17 to 21
UBCO Geering Up Camps: Coding and Game Design 8/9/10 (August 17-21)
9:00am - 3:00pm (+4 days)
Calling all gamers, builders, and digital creators!If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to bring a video game to life, this program is your chance to dive into the world of coding and game design using JavaScript. Throughout the week, you’ll work with real programming tools, create custom characters and animations, design interactive game worlds, and learn how game mechanics work behind the scenes through hands‑on coding.Participants will primarily explore JavaScript fundamentals while also getting a light introduction to concepts from other coding languages. You’ll experiment with beginner‑friendly game libraries, practice core game design skills, and transform creative ideas into fully playable digital experiences. Whether you’re brand new to coding or already tinkering with your own projects, this camp offers exciting challenges and opportunities for every skill level.Join this program if you love video games, enjoy creative problem‑solving, and want to learn how to build your own interactive games using JavaScript code, with a glimpse into other languages along the way!This camp experience is for participants entering grades 8-10 in September 2026
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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
