IEEE UBC Research Night
January 20 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Research Night
Date: January 20, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: ALSSC, Second Floor
Join us for Research Night to learn about ongoing research projects and connect directly with faculty and graduate <a href="http://researchers.
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The event is organized into short segments. In each segment, a group of researchers will give 5-10 minute presentations, followed by a brief panel discussion where students can ask questions. There will also be time between segments to speak with presenters one-on-one. Talks are grouped by research area to make it easy to explore related topics and compare different <a href="http://projects.
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We currently have 6 faculty speakers from:
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Computer & Software Systems
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Communication Systems
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Power & Energy Systems
Students from all years and disciplines are welcome. This event is ideal for students who are interested in research, looking for summer or thesis opportunities, or wanting a clearer picture of what research in different fields looks <a href="http://like.
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Light refreshments will be provided. Students are welcome to attend for part of the event or stay for the full evening. Please RSVP to help us plan space and <a href="http://refreshments.
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Tentative Agenda
The following schedule is approximate and may change as speakers and logistics are finalized. A finalized agenda will be shared closer to the event <a href="http://date.
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Time Activity Details
4:00 – 4:05 PM Registration & Check-In Attendee arrival; light refreshments
4:05 – 4:15 PM Opening Remarks Welcome and event overview
4:15 – 4:25 PM Segment 1 Introduction Overview of the first research theme
4:25 – 5:10 PM Research Talks – Segment 1 Short talks from faculty and graduate researchers
5:10 – 5:15 PM Panel 1 Setup Transition to panel discussion
5:15 – 5:40 PM Panel Discussion – Segment 1 Q&A and discussion with presenters
5:40 – 5:50 PM Break Light refreshments
5:50 – 6:00 PM Segment 2 Introduction Overview of the second research theme
6:00 – 6:45 PM Research Talks – Segment 2 Short talks from faculty and graduate researchers
6:45 – 7:10 PM Panel Discussion – Segment 2 Q&A and discussion with presenters
7:10 – 8:00 PM Networking & Informal Discussion Open conversation with speakers
Room: Main Floor, Bldg: Abdul Ladha Science Student Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada