All Current Events Hosted by Physsoc in the 2026/27 School Year
Nov. 23, 2026
Shy Guys Night | 5:30pm – 9:30pm | HENN 318
Join our fellow first years in a low pressure social event titled “Shy Guys Night”! There will be plenty of fun physics-themed icebreakers and socializing. Regardless of your current specialty or your physics ability, this night will be a great opportunity to connect with like-minded peers who share a curiosity for physics!
Nov. 19, 2026
PHYSSOC x FIZZ Trivia | 6:30pm – 8:30pm | HEBB 116
Join PHYSSOC and FIZZ for trivia on Thursday, Nov 19th in HEBB 116. There will be pizza 🍕 (FREE!), there will be prizes 🏆, and there will be lots. of. fun!!!
This will be the showdown of the century, so get your thinking caps on, build a team of 4-5, and we’ll see you in the arena.
Please RSVP with this link!
**Note: only one person per team needs to register. If you don’t have a team, register as a free agent! See you there!
Nov. 10, 2026
QMI Superconductivity Lecture & Demo | 1pm – 3:30pm | BRIM 311
Physsoc is holding a Superconductivity talk and demonstration event, at the UBC Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (QMI). Blusson QMI is the first Global Research Excellence (GREx) Institute at the University of British Columbia. This event will include a lecture, given by Dr. Alannah Hallas, on superconductivity, and a superconductivity demonstration, done by Dr. James Day. Limited spots (30) are available and spots will be given on a first come first serve basis.
Refreshments are provided. RSVP here!
Nov. 4, 2026
BEEF & PIZZA | 11am – 2pm | Outside HENN 200
More information here!
Nov. 3, 2026
UCS x PHYSSOC Grad School Application Workshop | 6:00-8:00pm | HENN 318
Learn how to write a compelling application and get feedback on your application!
We recommend bringing: CV, cover letter, description of scientific interests, list of schools/groups that interest you.
Please RSVP here!
Oct. 29, 2026
UMS x PHYSSOC Movie Night | 6:30-10pm | HENN 318
Enjoy us for a relaxing Halloween Night full of cookie decorating, movie watching, and socializing with peers in PHYSSOC and the Undergraduate Mathematics Society!
Movie: The Nightmare before Christmas! Please RSVP here so we can prepare for a delicious and spooky movie night!
Oct. 21, 2026
Meet the Profs | 6-8pm | HENN 318
Looking to make meaningful connections with your professors? Want to learn about their research and how to get involved? This year we welcome Dr. Carl Michal, Dr. Ingrid Stairs, Dr. Jonathan Massey-Allard, and more!! Come by to talk to them about their research and journey through academia.
Join us at our CHAT WITH PROFS event happening on Wednesday, Oct 21st, 6-8 pm in HENN 318!! This event comes with FREE PIZZA! Spots are limited, so please RSVP now!