23 Faculty of Education faculty members recognized among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists
October 28, 2025 23 Faculty of Education members have been recognized among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists according to Stanford University’s 2025 database. The publicly available database provides standardized information on citations, h-index, co-authorship adjusted hm-index, citations to papers in different authorship positions and a composite indicator (c-score). Calculations were performed using Scopus author […]
Dr. Cash Ahenakew Reappointed as Canada Research Chair in Indigenous People’s Well-Being
October 22, 2025 Congratulations to Dr. Cash Ahenakew on the renewal of his appointment as Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Indigenous People’s Well-Being. The Canada Research Chairs Program enables Canadian universities to achieve the highest levels of research excellence and become world-class research centres. Chairholders improve our depth of knowledge and quality of life, […]
Community Update | October 2025
October 2025 | published once each term Message from Dean Hare Dear community members, This fall, our Faculty is turning ideas into action. As we finalize our 2026-2031 strategic plan, I’m inspired by how our community has come together to shape our priorities, from supporting our people and spaces to amplifying our teaching, research and […]
Navigating Cultural Appropriation vs Appreciation this Halloween
October 23, 2025 Dr. Surita Jhangiani shares how curiosity and compassion can help make Halloween more respectful and inclusive. Each October, classrooms buzz with the excitement of Halloween treats, costumes and creativity. Amid the fun, these moments also offer a chance to explore culture, identity, and respect. For Dr. Surita Jhangiani, Associate Professor of Teaching […]
Five UBC Education Alumni are Awarded the Regional Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
We are delighted to share that UBC Faculty of Education alumni Derek Fournier, BPE’92, BEd’93, May Ng, BA, BEd, Dip (Ed), Michael Hengeveld, BSc’99, MET’18, Andy Brar, BEd’13 & Karen Foster, Dip (Ed)’88 have been recognized with the 2025 Regional Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence. The 2025 Regional Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence is […]
Mental health matters: strategies to thrive academically and personally
October 10, 2025 October 10 is World Mental Health Day — a reminder that mental health matters to everyone, everywhere. At the Faculty of Education, we’re committed to fostering a supportive environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive both academically and personally. We spoke with Dayna McCracken, our embedded counsellor, about the importance of […]
How to welcome newcomer students to schools in Canada — and why everyone benefits
October 16, 2025 Dr. Anusha Kassan shares how inclusive classrooms support newcomers while helping every student grow and thrive in a global world. The start of the school year brings excitement—and often uncertainty—for many students. For children and teens who are new to Canada, the transition can be especially complex. In addition to navigating new […]
Four UBC Faculty of Education doctoral students welcomed into 11th cohort of Public Scholars Initiative
We are delighted to congratulate UBC Faculty of Education doctoral students Rohene Bouajram, Jafar Iqbal , Naomi Maldonado-Rodriguez, Jiin Yoo on their appointment to the 2025/26 cohort of Public Scholars.
Reimagining curriculum through Indigenous perspectives
September 17, 2025 A five-year project at UBC Okanagan is transforming K–12 education by centring Indigenous knowledge and relationships to land. The project, Co-Curricular-Making: Honouring Indigenous Connections to Land, Culture and the Relational Self, brought together over 240 educators who worked alongside Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners to reimagine curriculum as a shared, evolving […]
When we empower teachers to lead, students and communities thrive
October 5, 2025 Dr. Leyton Schnellert reflects on how educators are transforming student learning with inclusive, community-based education Celebrated on October 5, World Teachers’ Day honours educators globally, recognizing their dedication to education and the support they need to fulfill their calling. To mark the occasion, we spoke with Dr. Leyton Schnellert, Associate Professor in […]
