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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
In the world of planning
Council of Canadian Academies' report affirming Indigenous knowledge systems
"Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Food Sovereignty" examines how policy and governance can better support these systems by advancing Indigenous priorities and strengthening social, environmental, and economic outcomes for everyone in Canada.
September 28, 2026
Research and projects
SCARP PhD Julia Kidder wins Peter Wall Award
We're proud to announce that SCARP PhD student Julia Kidder is a recipient of the Peter Wall Legacy Awards, for her entry, "Between Laws: Collaborative Governance and Decolonization in the Quw’utsun-Xwulqw’selu Watershed".
September 21, 2026
Announcements and updates
Cycling Commute Mentorship Program at UBC
The Bike Kitchen's Bike Buddy program helps overcome barriers cycling to/from UBC-V. Open to UBC faculty/staff/students, whether novice looking for support or experienced cyclist keen to share your passion about cycling.
September 21, 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.
September 21, 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.
September 17, 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.
September 16, 2026
Research and projects
SCARP PhD Wes Regan's award for his paper on misinformation in planning
We're happy to celebrate that Wes Regan was awarded for the best PhD student paper at this year's World Planning Schools Congress in Finland, for his work "Planners, Influencers, and the Battle for Hearts and Minds in the Disinformation Age".
September 15, 2026