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Academics and Student Development
Parliamentary Internship for the Environment program's applications now open
For those 18-30 to work and learn alongside some of Canada's environmental champions in Parliament in a 10-month paid internship in the Parliament Hill office of an MP or Senator with a proven record of environmental leadership. Deadline April 18.
April 15, 2024
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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.
April 15, 2024
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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.
April 15, 2024
Research and projects
SCARP Assoc. Prof. Mike Hooper's climate migration research grant
SCARP faculty member Michael Hooper's been awarded a research grant by Harvard's Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability. Hooper and partners will research climate migration from the Solomon Islands to BC, seeking to inform migration policy!
April 12, 2024
Announcements and updates
Wall awards now open, for Masters and PhD students
Funding is available for up to 12 months for Master’s awardees (or until program completion), and for up to 24 months for PhD awardees (or until program completion). Application Deadline: April 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM PT
April 9, 2024
Research and projects
2024 Planning Studio another huge success for BC planning and partnerships
We congratulate the student teams that produced the 2024 SCARP Planning Studio projects, and proudly showcase their project findings here. Tremendous job, everyone!
April 9, 2024
Spotlight
SCARP student Maya Korbynn receives the CIP-PSTF Outstanding Grad student award
Maya Korbynn has won this CIP award, bestowed upon one graduating student from each accredited planning program (undergraduate and postgraduate) in Canada, who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to their future profession.
April 9, 2024
In the world of planning
SCARP Associate Member Alex Bigazzi on electric-assist vehicles, cyclists, and safety
UBC Civil engineering professor and SCARP Associate Member Dr. Alex Bigazzi, was quoted in an article, about leading a study which found almost all electric-assist vehicles move slower than people think, making cycling and mixed-use paths safer.
April 8, 2024
Announcements and updates
SCARP Speaker Series Season 2 is now live!
We thank all our guest speakers for sharing their insights with us this season, whose theme was "Healthy Cities". Recordings are now live on our website and on YouTube!
April 2, 2024
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UBC GradProspect
The newsletter for prospective students on UBC’s graduate programs, focusing on resources, processes, advice, and best practices.
April 2, 2024