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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
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UBC GradProspect
The newsletter for prospective students on UBC’s graduate programs, focusing on resources, processes, advice, and best practices.
July 3, 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.
June 30, 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.
June 30, 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.
June 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.
June 19, 2025
In the world of planning
How language revitalization boosts Indigenous health
Researchers at UBC have led a scoping review of academic and community-based sources from Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand which show that reviving Indigenous languages not only preserves culture—it may also improve public health.
June 17, 2025
Spotlight
SCARP grad's CIP-PSTF Outstanding Graduating Student Award
We're pleased to now announce that SCARP student Radhika Singh has received a CIP-PSTF Outstanding Graduating Student Award for her outstanding contribution to the planning profession!
June 17, 2025
In the world of planning
SCARP's Dr. Nora Angeles reflects on the Lapu-Lapu tragedy
SCARP Professor Nora Angeles and other key voices process the tragic events in Vancouver's Lapu-Lapu festival. “There is a Filipino proverb, Ang sakit ng kalingkingan: The pain of the little finger is the pain of the whole body.”
June 16, 2025
Research and projects
Dr. Maggie Low's article on urban Indigenous housing needs gap in municipal plans
SCARP Assistant Professor Maggie Low has published (alongside Cleo Barton) this deep-dive into whether urban Indigenous housing needs are addressed in BC municipalities’ Official Community Plans and housing strategies (so far, insignificantly).
June 13, 2025