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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.
June 15, 2026
Academics, Development, and Resouces
New course of interest: POLI 533, "Climate Policy for All"
A foundation in climate policy for graduate students working on climate across the university. It will be offered again this fall. There are no prerequisites other than graduate standing.
June 12, 2026
In the world of planning
Apply to join the UBC delegation at COP31
Apply for a chance to receive an observer badge to the United Nations Climate Change Conference to witness official negotiations and participate in global networking spaces and side events. Open to UBC students/faculty/staff. Apply by July 8, 2026.
June 5, 2026
In the world of planning
UBC PhD organises Vancouver "Urban Future" walking tour for research
As part of a research study on ways of engaging with urban sustainability, participants will be assigned to either Downtown Vancouver, the same but virtual indoors, or an individual virtual experience. Runs until September 7, 2026.
June 5, 2026
In the world of planning
SCARP PhD Wes Regan interviewed on his public health and DTES work
Regan was recently interviewed on the podcast "Ship of Fools", where he elaborates on his experiences working in planning and public health in Vancouver, and about his years working in Vancouver's Downtown East Side.
June 5, 2026
Academics, Development, and Resouces
CARE course on global climate action policies/practices
UBC Masters students can register for a ‘Global Climate Action: Policies & Practices’ course, PPGA 591V, hosted through the Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Empowerment (CARE) program. Register interest to apply by July 3, 2026.
June 2, 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.
June 1, 2026
Spotlight
UBC club's new urban studies publication with several SCARP stars
CAPACity (Creative And Passionate About CITIES) has now launched the first edition of "The Vancouver Special", a journal that gives a voice to the next generation of urban planners, with brilliant articles from several SCARP faculty and students.
May 22, 2026
Research and projects
SCARP team publishes paper on equitable healthcare
We're happy to celebrate a published paper in ScienceDirect by SCARP PhD student Amrit Tiwana and several SCARP co-authors (faculty postdoc student and alum alike), deep-diving the complicated world of equitable access to healthcare services.
May 21, 2026
In the world of planning
Report and Reflections on PICS climate action by SCARP's Holly Caggiano et al
“These are projects that should be grounded in direct community decision-making power, accessible to a defined set of community members, responsive to community needs and working at a relatively local scale."
May 19, 2026