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SCARP's Dr. Mike Hooper publishes paper on homelessness, insect-borne illness risks
We're excited to share a recent paper published in the International Journal on Homelessness (IJOH) by our very own Associate Professor Mike Hooper. Its implications for health equity, accessibility, and climate change make it an important read.
February 12, 2026
In the world of planning
UBC CapaCITY design challenge
Hosted by the student org "Creative And Passionate About CITies". Open to those interested in policy, planning, architecture, design, and community wellbeing, the challenge encourages interdisciplinary thinking regardless of your major or background.
February 9, 2026
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UBC GradProspect
The newsletter for prospective students on UBC’s graduate programs, focusing on resources, processes, advice, and best practices.
February 9, 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.
February 9, 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.
February 4, 2026
Academics, Development, and Resouces
UBC ISGP Nexus Conference opens call for abstracts
By UBC's Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program. For students across all graduate programs and disciplines at UBC wishing to showcase research to an interdisciplinary audience. Deadline extended to February 15.
January 30, 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.
January 27, 2026
In the world of planning
Preservation Institute Nantucket summer field course
Explore Nantucket’s heritage this summer with a trip to the USA's oldest operating field school for historic preservation, in partnership with the University of Florida’s Historic Preservation program.
January 26, 2026
Academics, Development, and Resouces
SSHRC Funding Call: Research Harnessing Disruptive Tech to Address Global Challenges
This call aims to harness the potential of disruptive technology to offer novel solutions to global challenges and accelerate progress towards achieving the SDGs. Government of Canada. Register interest by Feb 9.
January 26, 2026
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Rethinking the Right of Way
ReROW is a trans-disciplinary research group at UBC, partnered with Mobility Foresight, motivated by transformation of public streets. Its Cluster Lead is SCARP's Professor Kelly Clifton, and includes several other of SCARP's researchers.
January 2, 2026