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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.
May 16, 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.
May 15, 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.
May 12, 2025
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2025's student project insights for BC's communities and organisations
We celebrate our 2nd-year MCRP students' contributions to the School, to the Planning profession, and to communities and organisations across BC. Read some of their insights!
May 7, 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.
May 7, 2025
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SCARP PhD student Wes Regan co-authors paper, "‘Sensemaking’ climate change"
"‘Sensemaking’ climate change: navigating policy, polarization and the culture wars", by Gail Hochachka, Meghan Wise, & Wes Regan, in NPJ | Climate Action, talks sensemaking, resistance, and polarization to understand climate-action barriers in BC.
May 5, 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.
April 28, 2025
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SCARP PhD student Keisha Maloney's new research, "Planning with the Animacy of the Land"
Maloney's new article in JAPA argues that planners in settler colonial contexts can learn from Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge to recognize the animacy of the land as they endeavour to advance more just and sustainable cities.
April 22, 2025
Research and projects
SCARP Speaker Series recording live: Andrew Zitcer on what unites arts, urbanism and democracy
Minds all around the world come to SCARP to share insights and ask the big questions about today's foremost challenges and how Planning can address them. This time: Dr. Andrew Zitcer of Drexel University on Artistic Methods and Democratic Practice.
April 17, 2025
Academics, Development, and Resouces
Several UBC APSC Dean's Awards now open for applications
5 Dean's Graduate Awards, each category amounting $1K! Please discuss and secure support from your faculty supervisor before applying. You must be a student during the 12 months prior to the nomination deadline. Apply by May 30, 2025!
April 17, 2025