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Research and projects
SCARP PhD student Arunima Saha's report about inclusive childcare for children with disabilities
Saha's project was led by the City of Vancouver's childcare team in collaboration with the City's anti-racism, equity & accessibility team, all about providing high-quality, inclusive childcare for children with disabilities.
September 15, 2025
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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.
September 15, 2025
Research and projects
SCARP's Dr. Andi Binet and students publish paper on the future of BC childcare planning
SCARP Assistant Professor Dr. Andi Binet and 6 students have published, "Planning for Universal Child Care: An Evaluation of BC Municipal Child Care Plans" in the Canadian Planning and Policy Journal.
September 10, 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.
September 8, 2025
Announcements and updates
SCARP Associate Professor James Connolly awarded Dean's Faculty Award for Service
Dr. Connolly was awarded for his leadership co-directing the Urban Studies undergrad program. “Dr. Connolly’s record of service is indicative of a highly collegial and collaborative individual, who possesses excellent leadership capabilities.”
September 5, 2025
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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.
September 2, 2025
Spotlight
SCARP PhD Meghna Mohandas wins prestigious ACSP award
We're proud to celebrate that Meghna Mohandas her been conferred the Marsha Ritzdorf Award for the Best Student Work on Diversity, Social Justice and the Role of Women in Planning, by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning.
August 29, 2025
Spotlight
SCARP student Alea Mohamed awarded SSHRC CGS-M Scholarship
It's our pleasure to celebrate that SCARP MCRP student Alea Mohamed is the recipient of a SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship! Read on to learn more about Alea's achievement and her winning insights.
August 22, 2025
Research and projects
SCARP Assistant Professor Kuni Kamizaki produces report on community land trusts
Assistant Professor Kuni Kamizaki has released, "A Case for Community Land Trusts in Canada: Promising Community Practices and Public Policy Options", providing a comprehensive policy framework to help governments implement this model.
August 18, 2025
In the world of planning
SCARP Associate Professor Mike Hooper's op-ed about density aversion
SCARP Associate Professor Mike Hooper wrote this op-ed elaborating on his research (recently described in SCARP news) regarding the unexpected psychological reason why some people dislike density.
August 8, 2025