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SCARP's James Connolly publishes paper on climate gentrification
Connolly's publication in the journal Nature Climate Change, "The implications of climate gentrification for urban climate action", describe how "climate gentrification" could threaten the continued efficacy of climate action in the long term.
March 12, 2025
In the world of planning
CityHive's BIPOC Mentorship Program launches again
Are you a BIPOC youth in Metro Vancouver? Are you interested in shaping and reimagining our cities’ futures, or as a mentor being part of building the capacity of BIPOC youth in urban planning? Take a look at this opportunity, and apply by March 23.
March 11, 2025
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APSC EDII newsletter
A production of UBC's Faculty of Applied Science, filled with upcoming events, media recommendations, a community spotlight and more.
March 10, 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.
March 10, 2025
In the world of planning
UBC researchers' new way to measure disaster impact
UBC Assistant professor Dr. Ethan Raker and UBC PhD candidate Xueqing Zhang have developed a new way to measure the burden that disasters place on communities: person-days under evacuation.
March 6, 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.
March 6, 2025
Academics, Development, and Resouces
Disaster Recovery Institute Canada 2025 Awards of Excellence
DRI has opened nominations for their award and scholarship. For students who have in the past year presented an exceptional scholarly work relevant to business continuity, disaster recovery, or emergency management. Nominations close June 16.
March 3, 2025
Announcements and updates
Tammara Soma's talk is now live!
Tamara Soma visited SCARP to present her talk, "Indigenizing Food System Planning for Food System Resiliency: A Citizen Science Photovoice with Kitselas First Nation." The next Speaker Series event is March 25 with Kamala Todd.
March 3, 2025
Spotlight
Destigmatizing disability, one spoon at a time: Agnes d’Entremont
Agnes shares her experience with chronic pain disorder, accessibility around UBC, and how her disability enhances her teaching and work as APSC Associate Dean, EDI. This is the first of a new APSC series celebrating disability and neurodiversity.
March 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.
March 3, 2025