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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.
August 4, 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.
July 30, 2026
Research and projects
SCARP PhD Khadija Anjum's paper on diet quality, social capital, and gender
We're proud to show SCARP PhD student Khadija Anjum's paper she published with the Oxford Development Studies on social capital's comprehensive effect on diet quality. The paper provides a crucial lens on how gender further affects this phenomenon.
July 29, 2026
Academics, Development, and Resouces
New course: Generative AI, Cities, and Society
Spots are still available for the new PLAN 348A: "Generative AI, Cities, and Society", a 6-credit 2-term course offered this Fall and Winter.
July 28, 2026
In the world of planning
Regional Support for Small-Scale Housing Delivery: by PIBC and Small Housing BC
PIBC recently completed a project with Small Housing BC as part of the Peer Learning Network: "Regional Support for Small-Scale Housing Delivery".
July 27, 2026
In the world of planning
The Urban Curious newsletter by Emilie Adin
SCARP alum and adjunct Emilie Adin's published pieces, updates from writing, research, highlights from her weekly blog, a feature on Cities I Love, news on her book-in-progress, and what’s coming up next.
July 27, 2026
Spotlight
SCARP faculty Holly Caggiano and grad Nathan Manhas about their passion for planning
"Diversity, beautiful spaces, and accessibility are the building blocks of great cities, and one day I simply made the connection that the planning profession is one of the most powerful avenues to influence these factors." -SCARP grad Nathan Manhas
July 10, 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.
July 8, 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.
July 6, 2026
Academics, Development, and Resouces
Opportunity to mentor undergrads in UBC's REX Program
REX pairs undergraduate students with postdocs and grad students to design a research project, interested in committing time to act as a mentor. This is an opportunity for graduate students to gain mentorship, leadership, and management skills.
July 2, 2026