Call for Nominations: 2024–25 Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence
About The Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence were created in 2001 as an annual celebration of the Faculty’s appreciation for the valuable contributions of our staff. These awards are bestowed in recognition of excellence in personal and professional achievements and contributions to the vision, mission, and goals of the Faculty, and of the University as […]
Dr. Guofang Li Named a Fellow by the 2025 American Educational Research Association
March 6, 2025 Dr. Guofang Li has been selected as a 2025 American Educational Research Association Fellow Dr. Guofang Li, Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Transnational/Global Perspectives of Language and Literacy Education of Children and Youth, has been selected as a 2025 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellow. This prestigious honour recognises […]
Paula Sabti appointed Director, Communications and Events
August 15, 2023 The Faculty of Education is pleased to announce that Paula Sabti has accepted the role of Director, Communications and Events in the Office of the Dean. This senior leadership position is part of the Faculty’s Academic and Administrative Leadership and the Dean’s Advisory Committee. As Director, Paula will provide strategic direction and […]
2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings
January 22, 2025 The UBC Faculty of Education ranks 2nd in Canada in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject The UBC Faculty of Education has once again placed second in Canada in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject. THE World University Rankings highlights leading universities across […]
Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm appointed Director, forthcoming Robert Quartermain Centre for SOGI-Inclusive Excellence in Education
January 6, 2025 We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm as the inaugural Director of the forthcoming Robert Quartermain Centre for SOGI-Inclusive Excellence in Education (RQCSIEE). They began their five-year term on January 1, 2025. An Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP), Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm’s […]
Welcome Back Message from Dean Hare
January 6, 2025 Dear Colleagues, Welcome back. I hope your holiday break was restful and rejuvenating, filled with moments of joy among family, friends, community and land. As we step into 2025, I am excited to re-engage with the dynamic spirit of our Faculty of Education and look forward to the opportunities ahead. The Faculty […]
Dr. Jeff Reading appointed Member of the Order of Canada
Dr. Jeff Reading, CM, Affiliate Professor at UBC School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education, was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada for his groundbreaking contributions to Indigenous health research and for his leadership in bringing Indigenous perspectives to scientific and health institutions.
Truth and Reconciliation 2024
September 23 2024 Truth and Reconciliation Week is dedicated to acknowledging and addressing the profound impact of the Indian residential school system on Indigenous communities and fostering a spirit of healing, understanding, and reconciliation.
In 2021, Orange Shirt Day, recognized as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, attained the status of a statutory day of observance, a development catalyzed by the heart-wrenching discoveries of countless unmarked graves near former residential school sites across the nation. This day serves as a poignant reminder of […]
Celebrating 50 Years of NITEP
September 9, 2024 Honouring a Legacy of Indigenous Education.
Founded in 1974, the UBC Faculty of Education’s Indigenous Teacher Education Program—formerly named the Native Indian Teacher Education Program (NITEP)—has been instrumental in shaping Indigenous education and is committed to increasing the number of Indigenous educators provincially and nationally. By late fall 2024, NITEP will have proudly graduated 500 Indigenous educators, a milestone that underscores the program’s enduring success in cultivating leaders who are equipped to inspire and […]
2024 Holiday Message
December 2, 2024 Transcription of Dean Hare’s 2024 Holiday Video Message Boozhoo, Aanii, and warm greetings to you all. As we approach the end of this calendar year, let us take a moment to reflect on our journey—a year filled with collaboration, commitment, shared purpose, and meaningful progress. Together, we have embraced new opportunities […]
