News
In the world of planning
StatCan released Residential Renovation Price Index
The Residential Renovation Price Index aims to provide Canadians with a more comprehensive portrait of the changes in the cost to complete residential renovation projects in Canada.
October 25, 2024
Announcements and updates
Update on international student study permits
With the new changes made by the Canadian government concerning international study permits, UBC is here to provide more information for international students in our community.
October 23, 2024
Research and projects
SCARP's Mike Hooper co-authors paper on factors shaping employment outcomes
SCARP Associate Professor Mike Hooper has published a new paper, co-authored with Alexander Eduful from the parliament of Ghana: "Decent jobs in Accra’s malls? The role of flexibilisation and informalisation in shaping workers’ employment outcomes"
October 19, 2024
Academics, Development, and Resouces
New Pathy Foundation fellowship accepting applications
This 12-month experiential-learning program in youth leadership and community engagement offers 12 recipients state-of-the-art training, extensive support, and $50,000 in funding to support your growth and work. Deadline December 15, 2024.
October 18, 2024
Spotlight
Su-Jan Yeo on the triumphant Go Global livable city course
“Singapore & Vancouver: The ‘Livable City’: A Comparative Exposition” (AKA PLAN 448A) regards “immersive learning exchange” for upper-year undergrads, and represents Go Global's first joint and reciprocal program with a partner university.
October 8, 2024
Spotlight
SCARP student Meghna Mohandas interviewed as Public Scholar
"PSI opens up new avenues for PhD students to disseminate their findings and contribute to the public good. I believe that the potential to have a broader impact through one’s doctoral research makes the PhD experience more fulfilling."
October 7, 2024
Research and projects
Theo Lim on trauma-informed healing-centered climate adaptation
SCARP Associate Professor Theo Lim's talk, "Trauma-Informed, Healing-Centered Climate Adaptation Planning with Youth in Roanoke, Virginia", is live on YouTube!
October 5, 2024
Research and projects
Holly Caggiano's talk: attitudes toward energy projects
SCARP Assistant Professor Holly Caggiano appeared on an episode of Resources Radio, talking about the preferences of local residents and elected officials for large-scale energy projects in Pennsylvania.
October 1, 2024
Research and projects
Holly Caggiano's talk about renewable energy challenges is up!
Did you miss SCARP Assistant Professor Holly Caggiano's talk at UBC's Institute of Resources, Environment and Sustainability? Listen in now on YouTube as she discusses Meaningful community engagement and direct, verifiable benefits!
September 19, 2024
In the world of planning
SCARP Associate Professor Mike Hooper's article on the future of Planning
SCARP's very own Mike Hooper wrote in the Planning Institute of BC's Planning West magazine, describing a vision for where the evolving field of Planning could go in the future, with insights from UBC's School of Community and Regional Planning.
September 13, 2024