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In the world of planning
SCARP faculty Martino Tran on housing, planning, and transdisciplinarity
Associate Professor Tran was among those interviewed about housing planning after disasters. “Different issues are not looked at from a systems perspective, and they’re not looked at in terms of how they’re interdependent upon each other.”
July 28, 2025
In the world of planning
Interactive module on dementia-inclusive neighbourhood design
Happy Cities and the DemSCAPE project published a new planning resource on learning about and implementing age- and dementia-inclusive actions in their communities. (Eligible for 4 professional learning credits from the Planning Institute of BC!)
July 28, 2025
Spotlight
SCARP student Anam Bashir awarded as Vanier scholar
We are delighted to announce that one of our PhD students, Anam Bashir, has been recognised as Vanier Scholars this year! Read on about her research insights and this tremendous prestigious achievement.
July 28, 2025
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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.
July 28, 2025
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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.
July 25, 2025
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UBC CTLT on what's new in Indigenous initiatives
UBC's Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology have broadcast a series of new initiatives across campus to support Indigenous peoples and better teach about Indigeneity. Read on for extraordinary events and resources.
July 18, 2025
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A production of UBC's Faculty of Applied Science, filled with upcoming events, media recommendations, a community spotlight and more.
July 14, 2025
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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.
July 9, 2025
Announcements and updates
Remembering SCARP Emeritus Peter Boothroyd
Social and community development planner, planning educator, and SCARP Professor Emeritus Peter Boothroyd passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia. We commemorate some of what he meant to us at SCARP.
July 7, 2025
Research and projects
Dr. Mike Hooper's paper on density and public opinion
What accounts for the starkly different, and often very heated, opinions people have about densification? We're happy to celebrate SCARP's Mike Hooper's newest publication on one of the psychological aspects potentially affecting public opinion.
July 4, 2025