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Research and projects
SCARP Professor Stephanie Chang's new book about disaster risk
Professor Chang's new work is called "Legacy in the Landscape: How Urbanization Shapes Disaster Risk", and (across six global contexts) connects technical and socioeconomic factors with natural hazards, in a novel framework.
November 17, 2025
Academics, Development, and Resouces
Social impact community grants for students
UBC's Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) have launched their student grants. UBC undergrads or grads can apply for funding between $500 - $10,000 to work on a social or environmental issue off-campus. Applications close January 31, 2026.
November 13, 2025
In the world of planning
RC21 conference opens call for abstracts
The RC21 Conference on Urban and Regional Development (in Vienna, Austria, on 20-22 July 2026) has published its call for abstracts and papers. The deadline is December 29, 2025. Some Representatives from SCARP are co-chairing Session 71!
November 13, 2025
Research and projects
SCARP student Vaidehi Gupta sent as delegate to Transit Young Leaders Summit
We're proud to celebrate SCARP student Vaidehi Gupta, who was selected to attend the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA)'s Young Leaders Summit (YLS) as a delegate in Montreal this year!
November 6, 2025
Research and projects
SCARP PhD Muskan Verma's paper on vehicle ownership & transport equity
We're happy to share SCARP PhD student Muskan Verma's co-published "Analysis of the spatial range advantage of vehicle owners and its implications on vehicle ownership aspirations: Insights from India and takeaways for transportation equity".
October 30, 2025
In the world of planning
Heritage BC launches RFPs for its 2026 conference
Heritage BC will host its annual conference in May 2026, this year focusing on the dynamic relationship between people and the land in the Sea to Sky region, and they are inviting proposals that explore approaches to caring for heritage places.
October 30, 2025
In the world of planning
Dr. Maggie Low appears on podcast The Overhead about Indigenous housing
SCARP's ICP Co-Chair Dr. Maggie Low appeared on the podcast "The Overhead: Understanding Canada's Affordable Housing Crisis", where she expands on Indigenous housing and Indigenous planning.
October 30, 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.
October 28, 2025
Academics, Development, and Resouces
SHHRC Storytellers Challenge
SSHRC’s Storytellers Challenge asks postsecondary students to demonstrate in up to 3 minutes or 300 words, how Canadian social sciences and humanities research is impacting our lives, world and future for the better. The Finalists receive $3,000.
October 23, 2025
Research and projects
SCARP PhD student Khadija Anjum's report about Vancouver community benefits
We're delighted to showcase an insightful and important report produced by SCARP PhD student (and UBC Sustainability Scholar) Khadija Anjum for partners in the City of Vancouver.
October 17, 2025