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SCARP grads' Planning adventure, already in progress
On Thursday, November 23, a new cohort of SCARP grad students celebrated their graduation with loved ones, mentors, and peers. We offer a few parting words as their adventure continues.
November 27, 2023
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SCARP students Madison Lore and Meghna Mohandas awarded as Vanier scholars
We are delighted now to announce that two of our PhD students, Madison Lore and Meghna Mohandas, have been recognised as Vanier Scholars this year!
August 29, 2023
Announcements and updates
UBC Geog etc. launches support fund for IBPOC undergrads studying climate
The Departments of Geography and Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences are launching a new fund to provide assistance to students from Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities of colour who are studying climate change at UBC.
August 10, 2023
Announcements and updates
SCARP Director Pro-Tem Kelly Clifton and her vision for this year
As we bid a rejuvenating and fruitful break to Prof. Heather Campbell, who's just finished a 5-year term as SCARP Director, we hear from Director Pro-Tem Kelly Clifton, who has exciting updates for what's bound to be a great year at SCARP.
July 24, 2023
In the world of planning
StatsCan releases study on recent trends in short-term rentals
This study measures recently growing private short-term rentals from 2017 to 2021 in different Canadian markets, and the impacts during the pandemic.
June 30, 2023
In the world of planning
UBC Mech. Eng. instructor on intersection between pollution and equity
Low-income, immigrant populations more exposed to pollution
June 26, 2023
Spotlight
SCARP student Hussein Elhagehassan wins CIP's Outstanding Graduating Student Award
The Canadian Institute of Planners' Planning Student Trust Fund has now announced they have awarded SCARP student Hussein Elhagehassan with their Outstanding Graduating Student Award!
June 20, 2023