Congratulations to 2022–23 UBC Killam Doctoral Scholarship recipients
We are delighted to share that three Faculty of Education doctoral students—Gregg Eschelmuller, Naomi Maldonado-Rodriguez and Jeanette Steinmann—were among the twenty-six UBC doctoral candidates who received a Killam Doctoral Scholarship for the 2022–23 academic year at a ceremony held in late October.
Dr. Guofang Li renewed as Canada Research Chair in 2022
November 16, 2022 We wish to congratulate Dr. Guofang Li, Professor, Faculty of Education, on her seven-year reappointment as the Tier I Canada Research Chair in Transnational/Global Perspectives of Language and Literacy Education of Children and Youth. The Canada Research Chairs Program enables Canadian universities to achieve the highest levels of research excellence and become […]
Dr. Rosalin Miles honoured with alumni UBC’s Volunteer Leadership Award
November 10, 2022 Dr. Rosalin Miles will be honoured with the Volunteer Leadership Award at the alumni UBC Achievement Awards gala dinner and silent auction on Monday, November 14, 2022. The Volunteer Leadership Award honours an alum who has contributed significantly as a volunteer to the community over a sustained period. Through their leadership, they […]
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 by subject has placed UBC Education #22 in the world and #2 in Canada—and #1 in Canada for International Outlook.
Dr. Michelle Stack Appointed Academic Director, UBC Learning Exchange
The Faculty of Education congratulates Dr. Michelle Stack on her appointment as Academic Director, UBC Learning Exchange. As Academic Director, Dr. Stack will lead the unit ensuring that its work aligns with UBC’s academic mission.
Maclean’s 2023 Rankings
The UBC Faculty of Education has tied for first place for education programs in Canada in the annual Maclean’s University Rankings—ranking #1 for both research and program reputation.
Community Update | October 2022
There are so many ways in which the UBC Faculty of Education contributes to creating and sustaining thriving societies. I am filled with gratitude for the work we are able to do, while recognizing that our approach must be grounded in compassion, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization, as well as supported by creativity and excellence.
Indigenous-Led Teacher Education in Local and Global Contexts: Setting Research Priorities and New Directions
Indigenous teachers play a significant role in creating environments that are culturally responsive, empowering, inclusive of Indigenous knowledges, and promote decolonization and educational sovereignty in classrooms and communities. To build on these strengths, the Faculty of Education hosted a three-day symposium that brought together Indigenous teacher education programs around the world.
Dr. Guy Faulkner receives Michael Smith Health Research Funding
Congratulations to the School of Kinesiology’s Dr. Guy Faulkner and his research team, who were recently awarded Michael Smith Health Research funding for their project Group Sense Making and Model Building for Mapping Systems for the Promotion of Population Physical Activity in British Columbia.
Dr. Erica Bennett receives the 2022 President’s Award from the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
We are delighted to share that UBC Faculty of Education’s School of Kinesiology Assistant Professor Dr. Erica Bennett has received a 2022 President’s Award from the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity.
