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Congrats to SCARP student Tracy Wilkins, awarded as an APSC Rising Star!
"Spend time building connections with a diversity of people and nurture the relationships in your life. I’ve found this commitment makes me happier, keeps me motivated and has opened up many opportunities."
June 19, 2023
Research and projects
SCARP students present their findings at Downtown Van
SCARP students presented their findings from their Urban Design projects to non-profit 'Downtown Van', for consideration. This project is part of SCARP's approach of real-world questions to answer, problems to plan, and partnerships to forge.
June 16, 2023
In the world of planning
UBC Forestry As. Prof. on green infrastructure as urban cooling
Dr. Andrew Almas, an assistant professor of teaching in the faculty of forestry at UBC and an urban forestry expert, shares tips on how we can plant green spaces that are adapted to a changing climate.
June 14, 2023
Research and projects
SCARP's Stephanie Chang and Maggie Low awarded Frontiers in Research fund
Supporting business preparation for future shocks: International cases to understand how recovery programs can facilitate adaptation: Stephanie Chang. Accelerating Transformative Public Sector Innovation Toward Social/Ecological Justice: Maggie Low.
April 27, 2023
In the world of planning
UBC students on how gender-blind policies ignore gender inequities in water crisis
Graduate students Bolormaa Purevjavm (UBC Mining Engineering), and Adiya Baratova Tudiyarova and Elena Gordillo Fuertes (school of public policy and global affairs) argued that women should be included in discussions about water governance solutions.
April 17, 2023
Spotlight
SCARP PhD candidate Keisha Maloney wins Killam award
It is with pride that we announce SCARP PhD candidate Keisha Maloney has been selected to receive a UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award.
April 3, 2023
Research and projects
SCARP As. Prof. Maggie Low's award-winning project with West Moberly First Nations
West Moberly First Nations are innovating solutions to the infrastructure and well-being challenges facing their Nation and community. WMFN and the research team will reveal important insights about renewable energy projects for community well-being.
March 31, 2023
Research and projects
SCARP Adjunct Professor co-leads award-winning First Nations Virtual Care initiative
A team co-led by SCARP Adjunct Professor Scott Graham has won a quality award for their production of a First Nation Virtual Service, which helps people living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities access healthcare available in urban areas.
March 27, 2023
Academics, Development, and Resouces
UBC Geography talks about new Urban Studies undergrad
February 17, 2023
In the world of planning
UBC Geography's Naomi Klein on the future of climate justice
‘It’s inequality that kills’: Geography professor and Centre for Climate Justice co-director Naomi Klein was interviewed about the future of climate justice and communicating the climate emergency.
February 15, 2023