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Willow Cabral on the PSA's importance, and its transformative growth this year
An interview with Willow Cabral, PSA member, outgoing PSA president, and now SCARP graduand, on the tremendous spirit, momentum, and growth the SCARP community has experienced during this extraordinary year.
May 13, 2024
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UBC GradUpdate Newsletter
For UBC's grad students, offering updates on academic support, career exploration, community/network building, health/wellness, professional effectiveness, research skills, teaching development, writing/communication, and more.
May 13, 2024
Research and projects
Alex Bigazzi on off-street speed distribution by vehicle
SCARP Associate Member Alex Bigazzi co-published a paper on operating speed distributions in off-street cycling facilities by vehicle type and motorization, and the impacts on transportation facility operation.
May 6, 2024
In the world of planning
New Disused Public Property exhibit at the Museum of Vancouver, alongside UBC SALA works
Artist Yao Jui-Chung documents Taiwan public spaces that have been disused or abandoned. Alongside the main exhibit, works from SALA students will also activate this exhibition and connect to local stories and contexts in Vancouver.
May 2, 2024
Research and projects
SCARP ICP's final practicum presentations a great success and a special community day
SCARP gathered in community for the ICP Practicum final presentations, one of the most special events of the SCARP year. We reflect on this new cohort's insights and what ICP means to us all.
April 29, 2024
Research and projects
SCARP PhD candidate Jennifer Rae Pierce introduces Urban Nature Index tool through her research
SCARP PhD candidate Jennifer Rae Pierce has published, as first author at Nature Partner Journal for Urban Sustainability, research leading to a new Urban Nature Index tool, which measures urban ecological performance against global commitments.
April 29, 2024
In the world of planning
SCARP faculty Holly Caggiano on Geopolitical Ecology podcast
SCARP Assistant Professor Holly Caggiano speaks on efforts to mobilize towards a just energy transition, ranging from the Green New Deal as a framework for community action to building cultures of sustainability and care on campuses and beyond.
April 29, 2024
Academics and Student Development
Bertram Scholarship: for PhD students studying governance
the Canadian Foundation for Governance Research is offering annual Bertram Scholarships of $20,000 to PhD students at Canadian universities researching organizational governance, broadly defined. Deadline May 24, 2024.
April 29, 2024
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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.
April 29, 2024
Research and projects
SCARP students Sheree Emmanuel and Jasmeen Sidhu's presentation at High Ground Forum
Earlier this spring, SCARP MCRP students Sheree Emmanuel and Jasmeen Sidhu were part of the High Ground Forum, where they presented to local community leaders and Vancouver-Fairview MLA George Heyman.
April 25, 2024