Giovanna Correa Lucci and Matthew Fliss receive 2023-24 UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards
April 8, 2024 Congratulations to Giovanna Correa Lucci and Matthew Fliss, recipients of the 2023-24 UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards In recognition of the valuable role that Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA) play in our programs, UBC annually honours GTAs with the Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award. Up to 19 winners are selected each spring. […]
2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject – Faculty of Education
April 10, 2024 The UBC Faculty of Education is ranked 2nd in Canada, 10th in North America and 17th globally according to the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings have released its 20th annual installment, featuring 1,500 institutions across 104 locations worldwide. QS evaluates university rankings by subject […]
2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject – School of Kinesiology
April 10, 2024 UBC School of Kinesiology, together with the UBC Okanagan School of Health and Exercise Sciences, are ranked 1st in North America and 3rd globally for sports-related subjects according to the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings have released their 20th annual installment, featuring 1,500 institutions […]
Dr. Jo-ann Archibald appointed Chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley
April 9, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. Jo-ann Archibald on her appointment as Chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Appointment commenced on April 1, 2024 Dr. Jo-ann Archibald, OC, also known as Q’um Q’um Xiiem, is a distinguished Indigenous scholar hailing from the Sto:lo First Nation in British Columbia, Canada. She also has […]
Announcing the winners of the 2023-24 Alumni Builder Awards
January 24, 2024 The Alumni Builder Awards recognize a cross-section of alumni representing both campuses who have significantly contributed to the university and enriched the lives of others, and in doing so, have supported alumni UBC’s mission of realizing the promise of a global community with a shared ambition for a better world and an exceptional […]
Online Harms Act: Bill C63 – Conversation with Carol Todd
Online Harms Act: Bill C63 Conversation with Carol Todd An alumna within the Faculty of Education is issuing the following statement on the Online Harms Act: Bill C63. The statements do not represent the views of UBC, or any of its departments or other constituent units and the members issuing this statement recognize that there […]
Dr. Kedrick James appointed Interim Director, Okanagan School of Education
March 26, 2024 Dr. Kedrick James will assume the role of Interim Director, Okanagan School of Education, for a two-year term commencing July 2, 2024 We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kedrick James has been appointed Interim Director of the Okanagan School of Education in the Faculty of Education for a two-year term commencing […]
Dr. Jillianne Code awarded a UBC Killam Research Fellowship
March 21, 2024 Dr. Jillianne Code is a researcher, educator, and learning scientist specializing in learner agency, online learning technologies, and the impact of social media on student success and well-being. As the Director of the ALIVE Research Lab, she studies agency ‘unbundled’ from formal education, including video games, virtual reality, and social media communities. […]
Dr. Johanna Sam receives Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar Award
September 13, 2023 Dr. Johanna Sam is named Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar Dr. Sam uses a strength-based approach, in creating youth-friendly educational and mental health resources. Melding digital technology with Indigenous perspectives, her research explores the relationships among cyber-aggression, resiliency, academic achievement, and wellness.
Community Update | March 2024
March 2024 | published once each term Message from Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem Dear community members, I appreciate this opportunity to showcase the scholarly and other important work underway within the UBC Faculty of Education. Please feel welcome to connect with me to share your thoughts and feedback. Please also feel free to […]
