News
In the world of planning
UBC's smart traffic management system
UBC now utilises a a 5G-connected AI-enabled traffic management solution that turns intersections into smart intersections that can conduct traffic flows based on real-time data, decreasing wait times and emissions.
January 3, 2024
Spotlight
SCARP student Wes Regan on trust, misinformation, and change
SCARP PhD candidate Wes Regan gave a public lecture on tools for BC communities in facing what he calls 'the polycrisis'. It's already been extremely well-received.
January 2, 2024
Spotlight
SCARP's James Connolly on the Urban Studies program
SCARP Associate Professor James Connolly elaborates on SCARP and UBC Geography's jointly-run Urban Studies degree and its importance in the generation to come. Applications re-open in January!
December 22, 2023
In the world of planning
Canada launches climate change report
Natural Resources Canada, a department of the Canadian government, has launched a climate change report which serves as a tool to support and empower climate change efforts.
December 11, 2023
Spotlight
SCARP students awarded Bombardier fellowship for their research insights
SCARP is proud to celebrate three of our students who were awarded funding by the Fondation J. Armaund Bombardier’s Sustainable Transportation Fellowship! Congrats to Chris French, Sayani Mandal, and Wes Regan!
December 8, 2023
In the world of planning
SCARP As. Prof. Caggiano on energy costs and climate change
SCARP Assistant Professor Holly Caggiano co-wrote for the Energy News Network on the interaction between utilities, climate change, and democracy.
November 27, 2023
Announcements and updates
Professor Heather Campbell re-appointed as SCARP's Director
We're pleased to now announce that Professor Heather Campbell has been reappointed as SCARP's Director for a second five-year appointment!
November 27, 2023
Announcements and updates
SCARP grads' Planning adventure, already in progress
On Thursday, November 23, a new cohort of SCARP grad students celebrated their graduation with loved ones, mentors, and peers. We offer a few parting words as their adventure continues.
November 27, 2023
In the world of planning
Canadian Architecture Society's built environment essay prize
The Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada has announced the Martin Eli Weil Prize for student essays on the role of the built environment in Canada: publication in their journal, $250, and a funded invitation to present at their conference.
November 24, 2023
Academics and Student Development
Competition Announcement: Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships
For graduates of any Canadian university engaged in masters/doctoral study in any field, in Canada or elsewhere, value currently $12K. The corresponding Travel Scholarship is for those in the USA or UK, currently $13.5K. Deadline February 1, 2024.
November 24, 2023