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UBC GradProspect Newsletter
The newsletter for prospective students on UBC’s graduate programs, focusing on resources, processes, advice, and best practices.
September 17, 2026
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UBC Library Research Commons Newsletter
UBC's Research Commons offers consultations, workshops, collaborative spaces for studying, research projects, hosting presentations, a Digital Scholarship Computer Lab, expertise on Data Analysis Citation Management and GIS, and more.
September 16, 2026
Research and projects
SCARP PhD Wes Regan's award for his paper on misinformation in planning
We're happy to celebrate that Wes Regan was awarded for the best PhD student paper at this year's World Planning Schools Congress in Finland, for his work "Planners, Influencers, and the Battle for Hearts and Minds in the Disinformation Age".
September 15, 2026
Research and projects
Khadija Anjum's Sustainability Scholars report on emergency response and recovery planning
We celebrate SCARP PhD graduand Khadija Anjum's UBC Sustainability Scholars report, "Equity-driven multi-hazard social vulnerability mapping for the City of Surrey: A dissemination-area framework for emergency response and recovery planning".
September 14, 2026
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UBC GradUpdate Newsletter
For UBC's grad students, offering updates on academic support, career exploration, community/network building, health/wellness, professional effectiveness, research skills, teaching development, writing/communication, and more.
September 14, 2026
Academics, Development, and Resouces
Pre-doctoral Workshop for Underrepresented Students of Color and LGBTQIA+ Students
Date and time TBD. This Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning workshop is designed to prepare master's students to apply and succeed in doctoral programs. The workshop will be small to ensure adequate mentorship and attention.
August 31, 2026
Announcements and updates
APSC student fund to advance EDI.I
APSC student-led initiatives that advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity (benefitting majority APSC students) can receive up to $1000. Deadline October 7, 2026.
August 28, 2026
Academics, Development, and Resouces
New professional development resource
UBC grad students, postdocs, faculty, and staff can access a free institutional membership with NCFDD, with webinars, mentoring resources, writing sessions, and professional development tools to support career and productivity.
August 28, 2026
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Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability Newsletter
An interdisciplinary research institute and graduate program, with interest and expertise in a wide range of topics.
August 28, 2026
In the world of planning
New UBC tool helps cities plant trees where they’re needed most
UBC researchers and municipal partners have developed a modelling tool to help cities adapt to rising temperatures by mapping where new trees offer the greatest cooling impact.
August 25, 2026