Events
We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events, please join us.
Upcoming events
October 15, 2026
Oceans@UBC Symposium
Statement of Purpose UBC hosts a remarkable breadth of ocean-related expertise spanning the natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, Indigenous scholarship, public policy and community-engaged research. Yet many researchers remain unaware of relevant work in other…
Past events
October 6, 2025
PRISMS Launch Event
We will be hosting an informal launch event for PRISMS on Monday, October 6th, 2025 - 12 – 2 PM and we hope to see you all there! The event will take place in the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Building, room 1203, and will include a catered lunch. This will be an opportunity to…
November 24, 2025
Workshop on Deep-Sea Mining with Dr. Rashid Sumaila
This participatory workshop for faculty members includes a short presentation by Dr. Rashid Sumaila on current research in deep-sea mining—covering its social, technological, economic, and environmental impacts, along with current challenges and opportunities. There will be interactive activities…
November 26, 2025
PRISMS Coffee Hour
Join us for our monthly PRISMS Coffee Hour! It is a great opportunity for faculty, staff and graduate students to connect and chat informally about their research interests across departments. This month the coffee hour will be hosted at Earth Sciences Building, Room 5104 on November 26, 2025…
December 9, 2025
Workshop on Indigenous-Academia Partnerships with Dr. Adrien Desjardins and Dr. Enda Murphy
This workshop aims to bring together faculty members in the Pacific Rim Initiative for Sustainable Marine Systems (PRISMS) network to synchronise our existing research connections between Indigenous communities and UBC. We will explore different facets of collaboration, including topics such as top…
January 26, 2026
PRISMS Coffee Hour
Join us for our monthly PRISMS Coffee Hour! It is a great opportunity for faculty, staff and graduate students to connect and chat informally about their research interests across departments. This month the coffee hour will be hosted at Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Building …
February 6, 2026
Workshop on Microplastic Pollution
How can we effectively measure, monitor and model microplastics in our oceans? What equitable regulations and policies are needed to limit their presence? What limitations currently exist? Join us for a workshop that will explore these questions and provide deeper insight into microplastic…
February 24, 2026
PRISMS Coffee Hour
Join us for our monthly PRISMS Coffee Hour! It is a great opportunity for faculty, staff and graduate students to connect and chat informally about their research interests across departments. This month the coffee hour will be hosted at Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Building …
April 27, 2026
PRISMS Coffee Hour
Join us for our monthly PRISMS Coffee Hour! It is a great opportunity for faculty, staff and graduate students to connect and chat informally about their research interests across departments. This month the coffee hour will be hosted at Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Building …
May 20, 2026
PRISMS Coffee Hour
Join us for our monthly PRISMS Coffee Hour! It is a great opportunity for faculty, staff and graduate students to connect and chat informally about their research interests across departments. This month the coffee hour will be hosted at Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Building …
June 25, 2026
Welcoming Delegates from NRC Canada's Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
We are honoured to welcome esteemed guests from the National Research Council Canada's Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre (NRC-OCRE) to UBC. With over 90 experts and specialized facilities, the organization develops practical, sustainable solutions to improve marine safety and…