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APSC EDII newsletter
A production of UBC's Faculty of Applied Science, filled with upcoming events, media recommendations, a community spotlight and more.
April 14, 2025
Academics, Development, and Resouces
Canada Grad Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement
The Canada Graduate Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement supports Canadian grad students in building global linkages & international networks through exceptional research experiences at research institutions abroad. Deadline May 16.
April 11, 2025
Academics, Development, and Resouces
'Preparing Our Home' Indigenous mentorship program
Indigenous youth 18-35 will have an opportunity to develop core skills for emergency preparedness leadership, supported by experienced mentors in the field. Apply by April 30.
April 11, 2025
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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 4, 2025
Announcements and updates
Public Scholars Initiative accepting applications
PSI supports impactful, cross-disciplinary and multisectoral doctoral research, with academic support, professional development networking opportunities, and up to $20,000 in funding over two years. Applications close Friday, May 16.
April 2, 2025
Research and projects
SCARP's James Connolly publishes paper on climate gentrification
Connolly's publication in the journal Nature Climate Change, "The implications of climate gentrification for urban climate action", describe how "climate gentrification" could threaten the continued efficacy of climate action in the long term.
March 12, 2025
In the world of planning
UBC researchers' new way to measure disaster impact
UBC Assistant professor Dr. Ethan Raker and UBC PhD candidate Xueqing Zhang have developed a new way to measure the burden that disasters place on communities: person-days under evacuation.
March 6, 2025
Academics, Development, and Resouces
Disaster Recovery Institute Canada 2025 Awards of Excellence
DRI has opened nominations for their award and scholarship. For students who have in the past year presented an exceptional scholarly work relevant to business continuity, disaster recovery, or emergency management. Nominations close June 16.
March 3, 2025
Announcements and updates
Tammara Soma's talk is now live!
Tamara Soma visited SCARP to present her talk, "Indigenizing Food System Planning for Food System Resiliency: A Citizen Science Photovoice with Kitselas First Nation." The next Speaker Series event is March 25 with Kamala Todd.
March 3, 2025
Spotlight
Destigmatizing disability, one spoon at a time: Agnes d’Entremont
Agnes shares her experience with chronic pain disorder, accessibility around UBC, and how her disability enhances her teaching and work as APSC Associate Dean, EDI. This is the first of a new APSC series celebrating disability and neurodiversity.
March 3, 2025