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Tell your SCARP story: a history-gathering platform
As we celebrate and reflect on the first 75 years of the School's history, one crucial part of reflecting on where we've been and where we're going has been to gather stories from our many alumni, faculty, partners, and friends.
October 13, 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.
October 13, 2026
In the world of planning
Granville Island invites public engagement about its future
Granville Island invites the public to help shape its long-term future across multiple public engagement opportunities running until November 6, 2026, from an open-house on October 28, to a survey closing November 6, to a scavenger hunt with prizes.
October 6, 2026
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UBC GradProspect Newsletter
The newsletter for prospective students on UBC’s graduate programs, focusing on resources, processes, advice, and best practices.
October 6, 2026
Research and projects
SARP postdoc Keisha Maloney publishes paper about planning education
We're proud to celebrate the newest paper published by SCARP postdoc Keisha Maloney, about planning education itself, and progresses her accomplished research insights into its current challenges and possible futures.
October 5, 2026
In the world of planning
ReROW's call for grad student mentors — IDEAthon 2026
ReROW (Rethinking the Right of Way, a research cluster led by SCARP Professor Kelly Clifton) is recruiting graduate student volunteers to support students during their (November 14) IDEATHON competition stage.
October 5, 2026
Academics, Development, and Resouces
Case competition opportunity for students
The CARE Sustainability in a Changing Climate Case Competition takes place virtually on Nov 20 11 am–4 pm (EST), focusing this year on urban EV policy. Grad students form teams of 3–5 to develop policy solutions. Read more and apply by October 19.
October 5, 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.
October 1, 2026
Research and projects
Mike Hooper's article about the value of urban local government
Hooper's article examines Bermuda’s Municipalities Reform Bill 2019, which placed democratic local governance in the balance and questioned the narrative that had held up decentralization as the natural victor in debates over scalar governance.
September 28, 2026
Academics, Development, and Resouces
Upcoming SCARP AI course redeveloped and relaunched for Winter Term 2
The upcoming "Generative AI, Cities, and Society" has been redeveloped into a 3-credit course which a tighter focus. Experiment with AI and critically explore its increasing integration in our cities, communities, institutions, and everyday lives.
September 28, 2026