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In the world of planning
Volunteer opportunity with Homelessness Services Association of BC’s Point-in-Time Homeless Count
Led by UBC Campus Security, UBC is participating in HSABC's program to collect details about the experiences/demographics of people who are experiencing homelessness, to create a larger data set and ongoing trends. Register by March 5.
February 28, 2025
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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.
February 28, 2025
Academics, Development, and Resouces
Friedman Award for Scholars in Health: applications open
Open to any UBC grad student or medical resident studying the area of health, broadly defined as any area intended to impact human health. Awards up to $50K each for 6-12 months outside of Western Canada. Apply by March 21, 2025.
February 27, 2025
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UBC GradUpdate Newsletter
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.
February 24, 2025
In the world of planning
ICLEI launches Building for Sustainable Communities report
ICLEI (international non-governmental organisation Local Governments for Sustainability) has published a Canada-wide review of local governments advancing high performance buildings.
February 21, 2025
Academics, Development, and Resouces
Internships: Constituency - Sidney, BC
BC MP Elizabeth May is offering Internships in Communications, and Engagement & Advocacy. Several timelines, including this upcoming Summer.
February 21, 2025
In the world of planning
Registration open for the Barcelona Field Studio
May 17-23, 2025, for urban professionals interested in learning how Barcelona has created high-quality public spaces, with the architect, planners, and civic leaders who have transformed Barcelona through Superblocks, School Streets and Bike Bus.
February 21, 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.
February 20, 2025
Academics, Development, and Resouces
Competition Announcements (deadlines in February)
Including the CAGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards, UBC Dissertation Prize, and Governor General's Gold Medal. Deadlines range from February 23 to February 24.
February 18, 2025
In the world of planning
Holly Caggiano et al on future climate policy
Our very own Dr. Holly Caggiano (alongside UBC Geography's Dr. Simon Donner) were interviewed for their insights on what Trump’s climate policies mean for Canada—and what we can do next.
February 11, 2025