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Research and projects
SCARP Adjunct Professor co-leads award-winning First Nations Virtual Care initiative
A team co-led by SCARP Adjunct Professor Scott Graham has won a quality award for their production of a First Nation Virtual Service, which helps people living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities access healthcare available in urban areas.
March 27, 2023
Spotlight
SCARP Planning Studio team win PIBC Student Fellowship Award
We can now proudly congratulate one of our Planning Studio student teams for being awarded the PIBC Student Fellowship Award, and will be brought in to present their work at PIBC's Annual Conference!
March 9, 2023
Announcements and updates
Introducing Assistant Professors Holly Caggiano and Kuni Kamizaki
We are proud to now announce that Dr. Holly Caggiano and Dr. Kuni Kamizaki have both accepted offers as SCARP faculty, and will be joining us later next year!
February 20, 2023
Academics, Development, and Resouces
UBC Geography talks about new Urban Studies undergrad
February 17, 2023
In the world of planning
UBC Geography's Naomi Klein on the future of climate justice
‘It’s inequality that kills’: Geography professor and Centre for Climate Justice co-director Naomi Klein was interviewed about the future of climate justice and communicating the climate emergency.
February 15, 2023
In the world of planning
SCARP PhD student on culturally appropriate seniors housing
A report co-authored by PhD candidate Louisa-May Khoo found that affordable housing in and around Chinatown is inadequate and lacks coordination with health services and culturally appropriate care for Chinese seniors.
January 30, 2023
Announcements and updates
World-renowned research-explaining contest: 3-Minute Thesis 2023
Participate, share, and learn in the Three Minute Thesis Competition this year!
January 18, 2023
In the world of planning
As. Prof. Mike Hooper on whether emergency shelter fit for purpose
December 9, 2022
UBC Applied Science
SCARP Associate Professor Mark Stevens receives Dean's Award for Service
The School is delighted to share with you that SCARP Associate Professor Mark Stevens is be one of the recipients of the Dean’s Award for Service this year!
November 28, 2022
In the world of planning
SCARP Prof. Kelly Clifton on bike share programs' footprint and the future
More comprehensive evaluations of bike share programs and their net impact on the environment have resulted in improved design and operations in some services. Kelly Clifton comments in this interview.
November 23, 2022