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Academics, Development, and Resouces
Pre-doctoral Workshop for Underrepresented Students of Color and LGBTQIA+ Students
Date and time TBD. This Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning workshop is designed to prepare master's students to apply and succeed in doctoral programs. The workshop will be small to ensure adequate mentorship and attention.
August 31, 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.
August 31, 2026
Announcements and updates
APSC student fund to advance EDI.I
APSC student-led initiatives that advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity (benefitting majority APSC students) can receive up to $1000. Deadline October 7, 2026.
August 28, 2026
Academics, Development, and Resouces
New professional development resource
UBC grad students, postdocs, faculty, and staff can access a free institutional membership with NCFDD, with webinars, mentoring resources, writing sessions, and professional development tools to support career and productivity.
August 28, 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.
August 28, 2026
In the world of planning
New UBC tool helps cities plant trees where they’re needed most
UBC researchers and municipal partners have developed a modelling tool to help cities adapt to rising temperatures by mapping where new trees offer the greatest cooling impact.
August 25, 2026
Academics, Development, and Resouces
UBC CCEL community grants for student projects
Up to $10K of funding for impactful initiatives that directly address community needs, and bold, creative ideas about real-world challenges. CCEL supports you in applying, co-designing, and implementing. Apply between November 1 and January 31.
August 25, 2026
Research and projects
SCARP students publish report series on renewable energy policy
Students of PLAN548B: "Planning for Just Energy Transitions", produced and published The Canadian Renewable Energy Policy Landscape Report Series, a comprehensive resource that will live on as clear, accessible overviews seldom found on the subject.
August 24, 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.
August 19, 2026
Spotlight
SCARP student Charlotte Taylor awarded as Solutions Scholar
SCARP Research Masters graduate and incoming PhD student Charlotte Taylor has been awarded as a Solutions Scholar by the UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective. Read more about the research and ideas she's undertaking!
August 18, 2026