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SCARP researchers invite insights from MCRP alumni from 2019-2024
A team of SCARP researchers are conducting a study examining whether current trends in planning education are effective in preparing graduates for the planning profession. Inform the future of planning education in Canada and beyond!
March 16, 2026
Research and projects
SCARP PhD Wes Regan's CTV interview re: misinformation
CTV News joined the news outlets interviewing SCARP PhD student Wes Regan about his ongoing research regarding living in a world surrounded by misinformation.
March 16, 2026
Research and projects
Two SCARP ICP faculty receive CUES funding for partnerships
We're proud to celebrate that SCARP Assistant Professor Maggie Low and SCARP Assistant Professor Jessica Barudin are among this year's recipients of UBC's Community-University Engagement Support Fund, for their partnership work.
March 16, 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.
March 16, 2026
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CAPACity Newsletter
CAPACity (Creative And Passionate About CITIES) at UBC is a student-led initiative that aims to bring together undergraduate students interested in urban planning and its various branches.
March 12, 2026
Research and projects
SCARP PhD Wes Regan on misinformation and public life
Wes Regan was interviewed by UBC News on why misinformation feels so good to share, how the stakes are particularly raised nowadays, and what to do about it.
March 10, 2026
In the world of planning
JPER Writing/publishing workshop in Finland
The Journal of Planning Education and Research will host a Writing & Publishing Workshop for New Scholars during the World Planning Schools Congress, taking place on July 3, 2026, in Finland (Aalto University, Espoo). Application deadline Apr 1.
March 5, 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.
March 5, 2026
Research and projects
SCARP's Erick Villagomez on the visual politics of city building
SCARP Lecturer Erick Villagomez has written this article in Nature Cities unpacking the act of architectural visualisation as an unavoidably political act that frames understanding of what that space represents and for whom.
March 4, 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.
March 4, 2026