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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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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.
January 26, 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.
January 9, 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
Academics, Development, and Resouces
UBC Sustainability Scholars program accepting applications for their paid internships
The UBC Sustainability Hub are currently accepting applications for 37 internships that will commence May 1, 2026. Successful candidates work under the guidance of a mentor at one of our partner organisations. Application deadline: February 1, 2026.
December 16, 2025
In the world of planning
UBC research leads to online Canada neighbourhood 'playability index'
Is your neighbourhood playable for children? UBC’s School of Population and Public Health postdoctoral researcher Dr. Emily Gemmell co-developed Canada's first nationwide index of how well neighbourhoods support young children's outdoor free play.
December 16, 2025
Spotlight
SCARP Professor Stephanie Chang interviewed about her new book
Professor Chang's work has long shaped how researchers and practitioners understand the complex ways cities evolve and the risks/opportunities that emerge as they do. Today she talks "Legacy in the Landscape: How Urbanization Shapes Disaster Risk".
December 16, 2025