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 […] More
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 […] More
Knowledge Mobilization Spotlight: Introduction to Book Publishing
Knowledge Mobilization Spotlight: Introduction to Book Publishing The Office of Research in Education is pleased to announce our next professional development session, taking place on Wednesday, November 19, at 1:00 PM. This session, Introduction to Book Publishing, offers an opportunity for faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to learn about the publishing process and engage directly with an […] More
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, […] More
Re-imagining Physical Education for Queer and Trans Youth
November 3, 2025 6 – 7:30pm SCRF 310 Wren Bond is the Education and Corporate DEI Manager at Get REAL, a Canadian non-profit focused on combatting 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination, racism, and bullying in schools, summer camps, and workplaces. Dr. LJ Slovin is an Assistant Professor in School of Child and Youth Care at University of Victoria. […] More
TEC Expo 2025 | November 18–20, 2025
The Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC) Expo is an annual event designed to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative uses of technology in face-to-face, blended and online classrooms in the Faculty of Education and across UBC. TEC Expo is open to all members of the UBC community, across disciplines and university locations. The 12th TEC Expo […] More
Cultivating Empathy Through Digital Storytelling | October 29, 2025
Join us for an engaging panel discussion that explores how digital storytelling can cultivate empathy, deepen understanding and inspire meaningful change across educational and community contexts. Designed for faculty, staff and students, this session highlights intentional approaches to digital innovation that foster connection and transform learning — within and beyond the classroom. Panelists will share […] More
Walk With Us: A Celebration of Reconciliation, Community, and NITEP’s 50 Years
Photo: 2024 NITEP gathering | Pictured from left to right: Peggy Janicki, BEd’01, MEd’14, Jan Hare, PHD’01 & one of last year’s recipients, Chas Desjarlais, BEd’99, MEd’14 We invite you to walk with us in celebration and reflection—honouring Indigenous leadership, shared learning, and 50 years of NITEP’s transformative impact. Together, we’ll recognize this year’s Reconciliation […] More
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 […] More
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 […] More
SOGI Community of Practice in Education (SCOPE)
The Robert Quartermain Centre for SOGI-Inclusive Excellence in Education invites all faculty and graduate students to connect with scholars interested in research on sexuality and gender in education. Build connections, share research and writing, and get support from other scholars in the field. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Date Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Time […] More
Weaving Decolonizing Practices in Education
Join the UBC Faculty of Education for a three-part webinar series, Weaving Decolonizing Practices in Education. This series offers educators an opportunity to learn from Indigenous scholars, educators, and practitioners who are actively engaging in transformative and relational approaches to teaching and learning. Together, we will explore how decolonizing practices can be meaningfully woven into […] More
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 […] More
Three 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 Laen Hershler, Frances Valentine Maddalozzo, and Rachel Moylan on their appointment to the 2024/25 cohort of Public Scholars. Since 2015, UBC’s Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) has been supporting UBC doctoral students whose research extends beyond traditional approaches to address complex challenges facing the public. Nearly 400 Public Scholars across 10 cohorts have worked in partnerships with more than 200 partners in dozens of countries.
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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 […] More
Alannah Young Awarded the UBC Faculty of Education 2025 Reconciliation & Decolonization Award
October 1, 2025 Dean Jan Hare is pleased to announce Alannah Young, MA’06, PhD’15 as the 2025 UBC Faculty of Education Reconciliation and Decolonization Alumni Award recipient. The award acknowledges extraordinary alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering decolonization efforts or reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples or communities, or who have […] More
Levente Mihalik Awarded the UBC Faculty of Education 2025 Alumni Educator of the Year Award
Dean Jan Hare is delighted to announce that Levente Mihalik, BEd’18, MEd’24, has been selected as Alumni Educator of the Year by UBC Faculty of Education. The Alumni Educator of the Year Award was created in 2012 to recognize outstanding achievements by UBC Faculty of Education alumni who are making exceptional impacts in the lives […] More
Truth and Reconciliation Week 2025
September 22, 2025 New Programs + Pathways | Research | Students | News + Alumni | Learn more + Get involved A Message from Dean Hare Truth and Reconciliation Week is a time to reflect on the lasting impacts of the Indian residential school system and to honour the strength and survivance of Indigenous communities. […] More
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 […] More
LLED Scholarship Stories: Dr. Patsy Duff
The LLED Scholarship Stories is a video series created to highlight the distinctive and diverse research taking place within the department. These short video interviews are intended to provide a personal introduction to the research interests and teaching practices of our faculty and graduate students. This is the first interview featuring Dr. Patsy Duff, Professor […] More
The Robert Quartermain Centre for SOGI-Inclusive Excellence in Education presents: The Transformative Speaker Series – Abolition, Black Trans Life and the Carceral Logics of Education | October 6, 2025
The Robert Quartermain Centre for SOGI-Inclusive Excellence in Education is pleased to launch its Transformative Education Speaker Series with a talk by Dr. Qui Alexander (they/them), a queer, trans, Black Puerto Rican scholar, educator, and organizer based in Tkaronto. In this talk, Abolition, Black Trans Life and the Carceral Logics of Education, Dr. Alexander will […] More
Building lasting resources through Indigenous knowledge and wellness
September 11, 2025 The Faculty of Education’s Teacher Education Office (TEO) has introduced an innovative new Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP) Project Assistant position—the first of its kind in the Bachelor of Education program. Kadence Cave, an Indigenous artist and NITEP student in her professional year, is the inaugural appointee, bringing her artistic talent, cultural […] More
Dean Jan Hare featured in UBC Today leadership series
September 8, 2025 Dr. Jan Hare, Dean of the Faculty of Education, is featured in UBC Today’s recent Leadership one-on-one series, which profiles senior leaders across the university and explores their experiences, perspectives, and aspirations. In this article, Dean Hare shares her approach to leadership and the principles and values that guide her work within […] More
Register for the 2025-26 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture | October 2, 2025
The 2025–26 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture will feature Dr. Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, acclaimed Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg artist, scholar, and thought leader whose work weaves story, song, and activism with Indigenous ways of knowing. Drawing on traditional knowledges to envision a collective future, Dr. Simpson highlights how art and education can connect us more deeply to culture, […] More
Webinar: Residential School Denialism & Reconciliation in Education
Together, Dr. Carleton and Carolyn Roberts will share critical insights into the history and legacies of colonial schooling and examine how denialism continues to shape conversations today. Educators will be challenged to reflect on their own practice and consider concrete steps toward truth, responsibility, and decolonization in education. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to join us for a powerful and timely talk on residential school denialism and its ongoing impact on reconciliation, education, and Indigenous peoples. More
ORE Meet-and-Greet and Orientation to Research | September 23, 2025
Join The Office of Research in Education (ORE) for a welcoming session designed for early-career and new faculty interested in learning about internal UBC research grant opportunities, varied supports available to help launch your research program, and the Canadian research funding landscape. This orientation will include previews of future events, an opportunity to provide input […] More
Faculty of Education Graduate Endowed Awards Q&A for Students | September 15, 2025
Q&A Session The Faculty of Education Graduate Programs will be accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Faculty of Education Graduate Endowed Awards starting September 12, 2025. These awards are available to graduate students in full-time programs who are making outstanding contributions in their fields of study. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, October 01, 2025 at […] More
ORE Writing Retreat: From Proposals to Publications | October 07, 2025
ORE Writing Retreat: From Proposals to Publications The Office of Research in Education is pleased to share an opportunity for faculty, postdoctoral fellows, staff, and their students to write in a supportive environment. Bring your writing projects and write alongside others in this 2-hour, facilitated and structured writing retreat and co-writing space. Co-writing in this […] More
2025-26 Welcome Message from Dean Hare
September 2, 2025 Aanii – Greetings! Welcome to a new academic year at the UBC Faculty of Education. Whether you’re beginning your journey with us or returning to continue your studies, research, teaching or professional work, I am glad you’re here. As classes get underway, I look forward to meeting and greeting members of our […] More
Dr. Rosalin Miles Receives CIHR Implementation Science Chair in Human Development, Child and Youth Health (Indigenous Pool)
August 28, 2025 We’re delighted to congratulate Dr. Rosalin Miles, MHK’98, on receiving a $1 million CIHR Implementation Science Chair in Human Development, Child and Youth Health (Indigenous Pool). As Chair, Dr. Miles will lead the ShQUooz Circle Program, an Indigenous-led initiative that connects children and youth with aunties, grandmothers, and Knowledge Keepers to share […] More
