Reclaiming identity and building futures: inside UBC’s Learn-and-Earn pathways program for Indigenous youth
August 8, 2025 Royal, a Grade 11 student in Vancouver, was hoping to deepen her connection to her Indigenous culture and community. “I wanted to learn more,” she says. “To be around people who share similar experiences and to be part of something that helps you grow.” That curiosity led her to Learn-and-Earn, a program […] More
Faculty of Education alum Dr. Ruth Grunau appointed to the Order of British Columbia
Dr. Ruth Grunau, MA’69, EdD’75, PhD’85. Fifteen people who exemplify excellence will be invested into the Order of British Columbia, the province’s highest honour. Established in 1989, the Order of B.C. recognizes individuals from all walks of life and fields of endeavour who have made extraordinary contributions to the province and beyond. Dr. Ruth […] More
alumni UBC 2025 Achievement Awards | November 6, 2025
alumni UBC 2025 Achievement Awards UBC alumni are committed to building an exceptional UBC and a better world. This November at the annual alumni UBC Achievement Awards, presented by Boyden, we will honour nine inspiring members of the UBC community who, through their extraordinary endeavours, have demonstrated this vision. This year’s recipients include Dr. Shelina Babul, BSc’91, PhD’01, who […] More
Dr. Joanna Cannon Appointed to the Eleanor Rix Professorship in Rural Teacher Education
July 29, 2025 Dr. Joanna Cannon has been appointed to the Eleanor Rix Professorship in Rural Teacher Education for a three-year term commencing September 1, 2025 The Faculty of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joanna Cannon to the Eleanor Rix Professorship in Rural Teacher Education, effective September 1, 2025, through August […] More
Bringing Teacher Education Home: NITEP Lax Kw’alaams Field Centre to Open in Northern B.C.
The UBC Faculty of Education’s Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP) is launching a new Field Centre in Lax Kw’alaams, Northern British Columbia. This expansion (one of NITEP’s largest to date) will allow Indigenous students from Lax Kw’alaams, Metlakatla, and Kitkatla to complete UBC’s full Bachelor of Education program, including a 21-credit Indigenous Education specialization, without […] More
Celebrating Excellence: Faculty of Education Graduate Students Recognized with Federal Research Awards
Graduate students from the UBC Faculty of Education are among the country’s most promising scholars, recognized by the Government of Canada for their outstanding contributions to research and academic excellence. On July 9, 2025, the Government of Canada announced the latest cohort of scholarship and fellowship recipients through the country’s three major funding agencies: the […] More
Exploring Place, Identity, and Belonging Through Drama Education
The Roots/Routes Drama Education Conference, co-hosted by UBC Faculty of Education and the Canadian Centre for Theatre Creation, brought together researchers, artists, and educators from across the globe. Through workshops, performances, and panels, participants explored how drama can deepen understanding of place, identity, and belonging—especially in times of conflict and migration. More
UBC Hosts Inaugural World Refugee Day Symposium
On June 20, 2025, the University of British Columbia marked World Refugee Day with its first-ever World Refugee Day Symposium, a powerful gathering that brought together over one hundred participants from academic and community sectors to reflect, connect, and learn. Organized by the Faculty of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy in collaboration with the […] More
Dr. Guofang Li receives 2025 International Literacy Association Citation of Merit
July 09, 2025 Dr. Guofang Li has been awarded the 2025 International Citation of Merit from the International Literacy Association We are pleased to share that Dr. Guofang Li has been awarded the 2025 International Citation of Merit by the International Literacy Association. Presented once every three years to a single recipient, this prestigious honour […] More
Tri-Agency Information Session for Doctoral Students | July 22, 2025
Workshop Description Hosted by the Associate Dean Academic and Graduate Studies, this information session on Tri-Agency and Affiliated awards will provide resources for doctoral students* applying for funding through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), as […] More
LDDI Summer Institute 2025 | July 15–17, 2025
Join us for the LDDI Summer Institute, a free in-person professional development event that showcases and celebrates emerging approaches to teaching and learning. This year’s theme — Mobilizing Knowledge around Sustainability, Accessibility, and Learning Analytics — highlights the creative and impactful ways that educators, staff and students are critically integrating these areas into their practice. […] More
2025 UBC Faculty of Education Staff Wellness Afternoon | July 15, 2025
Faculty of Education staff are invited to the 8th annual Staff Wellness Afternoon, held in person at both the UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. This event celebrates our staff and offers an opportunity to relax and enjoy wellness activities with colleagues. We encourage you to take this opportunity to enjoy some fun activities with your colleagues – you’ve earned it!
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Community Update | July 2025
July 2025 | published once each term Message from Dean Hare Dear community members, As we step into summer, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our recent graduates and to their families, friends and all those within the Faculty of Education who supported them along the way. This year, nearly 700 students earned their Bachelor […] More
Ruth Louise James, BEd’71, MEd’85, Appointed to the Order of Canada
In June 2025, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, made 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada including Ruth Louise James C.M., M.S.C. BEd’71 MEd’85. As one of the country’s highest honours, it recognizes individuals whose outstanding achievement, dedication to community, and service to the nation have made a lasting […] More
Brittney Townrow explores cultural belonging through art
June 27, 2025 Faculty of Education PhD student Brittney Townrow was among several Indigenous students who responded to a call from the Faculty of Arts to explore the question, “What symbols from your culture represent belonging?” Through this initiative, created in partnership with UBC’s First Nations House of Learning, participants created original artworks—each rooted in […] More
Find Your Pod: Celebrating 16 Years of Queer Joy at UBC Faculty of Education’s CampOUT! 2025
During the five-day-long retreat at Camp Fircom on Gambier Island, participants engaged in activities aimed at building leadership skills, finding their community and deepening their understanding of Queerness. Illustration by: Adriel Yusgiantoro / The Ubyssey Each summer, the UBC Faculty of Education’s CampOUT! brings together 2SLGBTQIA+ youth from across British Columbia and the Yukon […] More
UBC Faculty of Education’s CampOUT! 2025: An Evening of Support, A Future to Shape
On June 18, 2025, guests gathered for An Evening in Support of CampOUT!—an extraordinary celebration of generosity and purpose. This signature event raised more than $110,000, including over $23,000 from a spirited silent auction, all to ensure that CampOUT! continues to uplift queer, trans, and Two-Spirit youth across British Columbia. Read more in this piece from FolioYVR here. More
World Refugee Day: Honouring Stories, Building Solidarity
In recognition of World Refugee Day, the UBC Faculty of Education and CMS Borders research group are hosting a symposium highlighting the experiences of Afghan women in exile. The event explores how education serves as a tool for resistance, identity, and agency amid displacement and global struggles for justice. More
Education Library Update
The Education Library, located in the Neville Scarfe Building, will begin the relocation of stacks and services this summer as part of a broader UBC Library strategy to ensure sustainable library services across campus. What’s changing? From June 6, 2025 the section of the library that houses the stacks and collections will be closed to […] More
Three Education Alumni Recognized in the 2025 Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards
Three Education Alumni Recognized in the 2025 Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards The UBC Faculty of Education proudly celebrates these remarkable alumni who were recognized at the 2025 Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards for their exceptional achievements and contributions to sport, education, and community. Their dedication and leadership exemplify the spirit […] More
Dr. Kristiina Kumpulainen named 2025 International Academy of Education Fellow
May 15, 2025 Dr. Kristiina Kumpulainen has been selected as a 2025 International Academy of Education Fellow Dr. Kristiina Kumpulainen has been named a 2025 Fellow of the International Academy of Education (IAE). This prestigious honour recognizes exceptional contributions to education through groundbreaking research, innovative teaching, and a steadfast commitment to advancing educational knowledge and […] More
Staff Appreciation Lunch | June 10, 2025
Event Description Dean Jan Hare warmly invites all Faculty of Education staff members to join us for a special lunch celebration. This gathering will honour the exceptional leadership, remarkable achievements, and invaluable contributions of our staff. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together, express our gratitude, and celebrate our collective accomplishments. The […] More
Book Talk with Jody Wilson Raybould and Carolyn Roberts | June 9, 2025
Event Description The UBC Faculty of Education and Peter A. Allard School of Law invite you to attend a powerful fundraising evening in support of the Hemas Kla-Lee-Lee-Kla Memorial Fund, featuring a thought-provoking book talk with Jody Wilson-Raybould, BA’96, JD’99, former Canadian Minister of Justice and author of “Indian” in the Cabinet, and Carolyn Roberts, BEd’14, […] More
Faculty of Education Alumni Reception at the 2025 CSSE | June 2, 2025
Event Description The Faculty of Education alumni engagement team invites you to attend the alumni reception hosted by Dean Jan Hare, PhD’01, after the Canadian Society for the Study of Education’s 2025 Conference in Toronto, Ontario. CSSE’s annual conference is Canada’s largest gathering of researchers, scholars, graduate students, and practitioners in education. The conference mandate […] More
Faculty of Education’s Spring Graduation Reception | May 22, 2025
Event Description The Faculty of Education alumni engagement team invites you to attend a reception at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre on Thursday, May 22 – directly after your convocation! The event will include a photographer, light fare, tea & coffee, and a chance to celebrate alongside friends, family, and fellow graduates. Date Thursday, […] More
Faculty Retirement Celebration | May 8, 2025
Event Description Faculty, instructors, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, staff and members of our community are invited to a social gathering following the Faculty Meeting to celebrate the careers of the UBC Faculty of Education faculty members who are retiring this year. Join our community in recognising these brilliant and dedicated scholars and educators who have […] More
Staff Professional Development Session: Co-creating Effective Conversations | May 6 or 8, 2025
Workshop Do you want to have better, more successful conversations each and every day? Conversations that are productive, encourage creativity and engagement, generate solutions, improve relationships, and help attain goals? These are just a few of the benefits of co-creating effective conversations in the workplace. But what does it mean to be more curious, to […] More
Kay Anderson and Negar Khodarahmi receive 2024-25 UBC Faculty of Education Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
April 30, 2025 Congratulations to Kay Anderson and Negar Khodarahmi, recipients of the 2024-25 Faculty of Education Graduate Teaching Assistant Award The Faculty of Education Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Awards are conferred annually to individuals who demonstrate exceptional teaching proficiency, highlighting the vital role of teaching assistants in graduate and undergraduate programs. Awardees are selected […] More
Dr. Shannon Leddy and Dr. Nancy Perry Awarded 2024-25 UBC Community-University Engagement Support Fund
April 16, 2025 Dr. Shannon Leddy and Dr. Nancy Perry Awarded 2024-25 UBC Community-University Engagement Support Fund The UBC Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund, jointly administered by UBC Community Engagement and the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, supports impactful, collaborative, community-based research, teaching and learning across British Columbia. It prioritizes projects that […] More
Dr. Sofia Noori Awarded 2024-25 Killam Teaching Prize
April 14, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. Sofia Noori, recipient of the 2024-25 Killam Teaching Prize Dr. Sofia Noori has received the 2024–25 Killam Teaching Prize, an honour awarded annually from the Killam General Endowment fund to faculty members nominated by students, colleagues, and alumni for teaching excellence. Dr. Noori is widely recognized for her outstanding […] More
