Events
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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 also 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 8
Applying to UBC Engineering - Oct 8 (Evening)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Future students are invited to learn more about applying to UBC Engineering at the Okanagan and Vancouver campuses. See what your future as a UBC Engineering student might look like and learn about course planning, admission requirements, and the application process! Information covered will be applicable to both domestic and international students. 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. 9th morning session.Join us on Zoom on October 8 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time.Register now
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Oct 9
Applying to UBC Engineering - Oct 9 (Morning)
8:30am - 9:30am
Future students are invited to learn more about applying to UBC Engineering at the Okanagan and Vancouver campuses. See what your future as a UBC Engineering student might look like and learn about course planning, admission requirements, and the application process! Information covered will be applicable to both domestic and international students. 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 8:30 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
UBC Okanagan Engineering Open House 2026
10:00am - 2:00pm | 1137 Alumni Ave
Attend the on-campus UBC Okanagan Engineering Open House to discover your future at one of Canada’s top engineering schools.Explore all UBC Engineering's Okanagan campus has to offer through presentations, in-person booths, and tours. You’ll learn aboutOur engineering programs by chatting with professors, students and advisorsStudent lifeCo-op and other work experienceCurrent engineering undergraduate student researchYou’ll also have a chance to explore some of our campus by attending a campus and/or laboratory tour!Learn more about the Okanagan Engineering Open House
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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
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Nov 18
UBC Engineering: Transfer Student Session
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Students who are planning to transfer now or in the future are invited to learn more about the transfer pathways to UBC Engineering.This session will recap the most important information you need to know about transferring to UBC Engineering and will serve as a forum for you to ask questions and hear from current UBC Engineering transfer students. This session is great for post-secondary students planning to apply to transfer now and high school students interested in learning more about our transfer pathways.Join us on Zoom on November 18 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.Register now
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Nov 21
Engineering Design Competition: Fall 2026
10:00am - 3:00pm | 6200 University Blvd
The ocean is full of mysteries waiting to be discovered. For thousands of years, humans have engineered vessels to explore our waters, from the earliest boats over 50,000 years ago to today's advanced ships and submarines. In this engineering design competition, you'll dive into the world of marine engineering and create innovative solutions for exploring and navigating the seas.As you design an ocean-going vessel, you'll also discover that great engineering goes beyond performance. Marine engineers must consider how their designs affect the hydrosphere and the ecosystems that depend on it. Can you engineer a vessel that is both innovative and environmentally responsible?All aboard—it's time to set sail!Event Registration Link
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Nov 28
GU Grand Prix: Ready, Set, Go!
10:00am - 3:00pm | 6200 University Blvd
Rev your engines and get ready to engineer the future of racing at the GU Grand Prix!Participants will race through concepts in electrical engineering, robotics, and environmental engineering as they design and build vehicles powered by different propulsion systems. From circuits to sustainable energy solutions, students will explore how engineers create the next generation of racing technology. We will make a quick study of how engineers balance speed, efficiency and safety. Fasten your seatbelts!Event Registration Link
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Dec 5
Micro to Nano: Investigating the Invisible
10:00am - 3:00pm | 6200 University Blvd
When we hear the word "microscopes," we often think of biology — and you wouldn't be wrong!However, there is much more than meets the eye when it comes to microscopy. At the Micro to Nano event, participants will zoom across disciplines that rely on microscopy, from forensics and materials engineering to quantum physics and biology. Throughout the day, students will explore how scientists and engineers use microscopes to investigate hidden worlds while gaining hands-on experience with these powerful tools, where possible!Through the generous support of the French Embassy in Canada, we will be joined by Dr. Anthony Ayari, who is a senior researcher at the National Centre for Scientific Research in Lyon, France. He studies matter and electrons at the atomic scale and his work bridges quantum physics and electron microscopy, driving collaborations with industry. He earned his PhD in Physics from Université Joseph Fourier and has also conducted pioneering research on ultrathin transistors at the University of Maryland.We are thrilled to have Dr. Anthony mentor at this event along with other mentors in relevant fields.Event Registration Link
