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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
Academics, Development, and Resouces
UBC CCEL's Social Impact Grants for students
Have a project idea that tackles a social or environmental issue? UBC’s Centre for Community Engaged Learning has announced their Social Impact Grants for students: $1,500 to $10,000 of funding available per project. Deadline January 31, 2025.
September 11, 2024
Research and projects
SCARP's Holly Caggiano interviewed about her research on the popularity of renewable energy
In this Q&A, Caggiano, SCARP Assis. Prof., Climate Justice and Environmental Planning, discusses why U.S. policymakers’ attitudes towards renewable energy projects are a problem, as well as parallels to the Canadian context.
September 6, 2024
Announcements and updates
SCARP bursts with community and enrichment in its first week back
We celebrate the community engagement we've already had this past week, and we celebrate the community building to come this year!
September 3, 2024
Announcements and updates
UBC C+CP launches infohub to book outdoor event spaces
Looking for an outdoor event space on campus? Don’t know where to start? UBC has launched The Location Library, a new catalogue of nearby spaces that can be booked as outdoor events and where to start. Help UBC thrive as a Third Space!
September 3, 2024
In the world of planning
CityHive's BIPOC Mentorship Program launches call for mentors
CityHive’s planning and civic governance focused BIPOC (18-30) Mentorship Studio relaunches this fall. You can shape the future of your city and be part of building the capacity of BIPOC youth in urban planning.
August 30, 2024
Academics, Development, and Resouces
UBC Statistics offers free project consultations
Undergoing a project with careful statistical analysis? Students of UBC's Department of Statistics are offering free consultations as part of their own academic training. Submit proposals by November 3!
August 26, 2024
Announcements and updates
Funding available if your UBC project advances equity and anti-racism
UBC faculty, students, or staff members are invited to apply for the Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism Enhancement Fund this fall. $500 – $10,000 per project is available to fund projects that advance the university's equity and anti-racism efforts.
August 26, 2024