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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.
October 1, 2025
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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 29, 2025
Academics, Development, and Resouces
The UBC micro-certificate in Climate Action Planning
designed to equip professionals with the tools, confidence, and foundational skills to begin climate action planning within their organizations and communities. Part-time, 100% online. Next start date October 8.
September 26, 2025
Research and projects
SCARP PhD student Wes Regan co-authors paper on psycho-social challenges of climate action
Wes Regan co-authored a paper with colleagues Gail Hochachka, Meghan Wise, and Robert A. Kozak from the UBC Centre for Climate Justice and UBC Forestry. "Emotional Turmoil: The Psycho-Social Uncertainty and Sensemaking Challenges of Climate Action".
September 25, 2025
In the world of planning
CityHive's BIPOC Mentorship Program
Registration is now open for CityHive's BIPOC Mentorship Studio, Urban ReVision. It's a free 3-month program for BIPOC youth 18-30 passionate about shaping the future of their cities. Deadline October 5, 2025.
September 23, 2025
Research and projects
B.C.’s e-bike rebates boost affordability, health and sustainable mobility
Alex Bigazzi's (Civil Engineering Assoc. Prof. and SCARP Assoc. Member) research indicates income-based e-bike rebates are helping BC drive less, save money, generate revenue for the province, and improve accessibility to lower-income households.
September 23, 2025
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UBC CTLT on what's new in Indigenous initiatives
UBC's Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology have broadcast a series of new initiatives across campus to support Indigenous peoples and better teach about Indigeneity. Read on for extraordinary events and resources.
September 19, 2025
Research and projects
SCARP PhD student Ipshita Karmakar writes chapter in tech/heritage/planning book
In the compendium "Small Town Renaissance: Bridging Technology, Heritage and Planning in Shrinking Italy (Springer)", Karmakar has submitted, "Revitalize Centuripe: A Data Toolkit to Help Identify Buildings Across the Occupancy Spectrum".
September 15, 2025
In the world of planning
You can submit a proposal to UNU-FLORES' House of Zero Waste competition
The HØW Competition, launched by United Nations University-FLORES, invites aspiring young architects, engineers, planners, scientists, and designers to develop proposals for circular-economy public projects. Prizes and recognition. Submit by Dec. 1.
September 15, 2025
In the world of planning
CityHive Vancouver's BIPOC mentorship studio opens applications
"Urban ReVision" is for BIPOC youth 18-30ish passionate about shaping the future of their city and interested in exploring urban planning and civic governance through hands-on learning, mentorship, and project completion. Apply by Oct 5.
September 15, 2025