2024-25 Welcome Message from Dean Hare
September 3, 2024 VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION Boozhoo, Aanii and greetings. Welcome to all members of the UBC Faculty of Education as we embark on another exciting academic year. I hope your summer was filled with inspiration and relaxation, shared with friends, family, and loved ones. As we step into September, let us channel our renewed […] More
Andrea Hoff receives 2024 Public Engagement Award
July 25, 2024 Andrea Hoff awarded a Public Engagement Award by UBC Public Humanities Hub Andrea Hoff , a graduate student in our Department of Language and Literacy Education, has been honoured with the 2024 Public Engagement Award by the UBC Public Humanities Hub. This award recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant […] More
Jane Hungerford and Dr. Jack Taunton appointed to the Order of Canada
July 15, 2024 Congratulations to Jane Hungerford, CM, OBC and Dr. Jack Taunton, CM, on being appointed to the Order of Canada Created in 1967, the Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. More than 7,600 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the […] More
Dr. Lynne Tomlinson appointed Assistant Dean, Innovation and Strategic Initiatives
July 4, 2024 Dr. Lynne Tomlinson appointed Assistant Dean, Innovation and Strategic Initiatives, commencing July 1, 2024, for a two-year term Dr. Lynne Tomlinson coordinates infrastructure support for credit and non-credit programs. She works closely with the Learning Design and Digital Innovation team to support innovative teaching practices in the Faculty of Education and supports […] More
Dr. Jan Hare Appointed Dean, UBC Faculty of Education
June 27, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. Jan Hare on her appointment as Dean, UBC Faculty of Education The UBC Board of Governors has accepted the President’s recommendation to appoint Dr. Jan Hare as the Dean of the Faculty of Education for a five-year term, commencing July 1, 2024. Dr. Hare, an Anishinaabe-kwe scholar and educator […] More
Drs. Daniel Gamu and Michael Koehle awarded 2024 NSERC Research Program Discovery Grants
June 14, 2024 Congratulations to Drs. Daniel Gamu and Michael Koehle, 2024 NSERC Research Program Discovery Grant recipients Dr. Daniel Gamu and Dr. Michael Koehle have been awarded 2024 Discovery Research Program Grants by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The NSERC Discovery Grant will support Dr. Gamu’s project “Histone Post-Translational […] More
Dr. Danielle Lamb and Michael Wilkinson presented with the 2023-24 Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence
June 14, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. Danielle Lamb and Michael Wilkinson, recipients of the 2023-24 Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem, recognized several outstanding staff members nominated for the 2023-24 Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence and announced Dr. Danielle Lamb and Michael Wilkinson as the winners of this year’s awards. […] More
Drs. Anusha Kassan and Hongxia Shan awarded 2023-24 SSHRC Partnership Development Grants
June 5, 2024 Congratulations to Drs. Anusha Kassan and Hongxia Shan, 2023-24 SSHRC Partnership Development Grant recipients Dr. Anusha Kassan, Dr. Hongxia Shan, and their respective team members have secured 2023-24 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partner Development Grants. Dr. Kassan leads the project “Capturing Stories of Child Language Brokering: An Arts-Based Engagement […] More
Dr. Liv Yoon awarded New Frontiers in Research Fund
June 3, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. Liv Yoon, recipient of the New Frontiers in Research Fund: 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Dr. Liv Yoon and her team have been awarded the New Frontiers in Research Fund: 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation […] More
Dr. Dónal O’Donoghue appointed Associate Dean, Academic and Graduate Studies
May 10, 2024 Dr. Dónal O’Donoghue appointed Associate Dean, Academic and Graduate Studies for a three-year term commencing July 2, 2024 The Associate Dean of Academic and Graduate Studies oversees academic programs, including the Master of Educational Technology and Early Childhood Education programs. They are responsible for managing Faculty-level projects, such as Workday Student implementation […] More
Dr. Surita Jhangiani appointed Interim Associate Dean, Equity
May 10, 2024 Dr. Surita Jhangiani appointed Interim Associate Dean, Equity, commencing July 2, 2024 As Interim Associate Dean, Equity, Dr. Surita Jhangiani provides strategic leadership to advance the Faculty’s equity priorities, fostering transformative teaching, innovative learning and leading-edge research guided by the highest standards of scholarship, collaboration, equity and inclusion. Dr. Jhangiani is the […] More
Dr. John-Tyler Binfet awarded 2023-24 UBC Okanagan Outstanding Instructor Award
April 24, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. John-Tyler Binfet, who has been honoured with the 2023-24 UBC Okanagan Outstanding Instructor Award The UBC Okanagan Outstanding Instructor Award recognizes instructors within each faculty who exhibit exemplary teaching practices and significantly contribute to student learning. These instructors receive notable positive student feedback and demonstrate a continued commitment to […] More
Dr. Bill Cohen awarded 2023-24 UBC Community-University Engagement Support Fund
This year, Dr. Bill Cohen (OSE) has been selected as a recipient of the fund for his project Appreciating Snk?caskáxa as Tmix? with Community Stewardship. This project is conducted in partnership with the Okanagan Indian Band Reserve's Indigenous non-profit organization, For the Ferals Society (FtF). The pilot will explore developing an Indigenous community-based feral horse stewardship plan which supports snk?caska´xa (Syilx wild horses) as tmix? (part of all living things). More
Dr. Carolyn McEwen awarded 2023-24 Killam Teaching Prize
April 22, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. Carolyn McEwen, recipient of the 2023-24 Killam Teaching Prize Dr. Carolyn McEwen has been honoured with a 2023/2024 Killam Teaching Prize. The Killam Teaching Prize is bestowed annually from the Killam Endowment Fund to faculty members nominated by students, colleagues, and alumni for excellence in teaching. Dr. McEwen is […] More
Dr. Bill Cohen receives 2023-24 Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation
April 16, 2024 Dr. Bill Cohen receives 2023-24 Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation The Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation celebrates outstanding faculty members from UBC’s Okanagan campus who demonstrate preeminence in educational leadership, innovation, and teaching while embodying a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and anti-racism, thus elevating teaching and learning […] More
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 […] More
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 […] More
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 […] More
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. […] More
Thalia Lang and Marcus Lau receive 2023-24 UBC Faculty of Education Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards
April 8, 2024 Congratulations to Thalia Lang and Marcus Lau, recipients of the 2023-24 Faculty of Education Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards The Faculty of Education Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards (GTA) awards are conferred annually to individuals who demonstrate exceptional teaching proficiency, highlighting the vital role of teaching assistants in graduate and undergraduate programs. Awardees are […] More
Dr. David Wright secures CIHR grant to help mitigate side effects of antipsychotic medications
March 8, 2024 Dr. David Wright, along with co-applicant Dr. Margaret Hahn of the University of Toronto, secures a significant Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) grant for their project, “Targeting the Exercise-Inducible Signalling Factor FGF21 as a Novel Approach to Mitigate the Side Effects of Antipsychotics,” which addresses a critical need in mental health […] More
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 […] More
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. […] More
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 […] More
Call for Nominations: 2023–24 Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence
March 11, 2024 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 […] More
Dr. Jan Hare secures funding for a new Early Childhood Education MOOC: Nurturing Childhoods Through Indigenous Ways of Knowing
February 5, 2024 Photographer: Fiddler, W. (2023, March 19). [Anishinaabe Baby]. We are delighted to announce a groundbreaking development in Canada’s early learning and child care sector – an upcoming, new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled, “Nurturing Childhoods Through Indigenous Ways of Knowing.” This innovative initiative is spearheaded by esteemed Anishinaabe scholar and educator […] More
2023 Graduate Student Major Award Winners
February 2, 2024 We are pleased to announce the below 2023 major research awards awarded to Faculty of Education graduate students Tri-agency funding programs The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) jointly administers many funding programs with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). The […] More
Dr. Mary Bryson’s appointment as Academic Director of the Public Humanities Hub is extended
January 24, 2024 The UBC Faculty of Education is pleased to announce an extension of Dr. Mary Bryson’s appointment as Academic Director of the Public Humanities Hub through June 30, 2025. The Public Humanities Hub (PHH) began as a three-year pilot project in 2019 to foster and support collaborative research, as well as to highlight […] More
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 […] More
Dr. Rosalin Miles is inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame
January 23, 2024 North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame The North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame (NAIAHF) honours and recognizes Indigenous sports cultures by recognizing outstanding leadership and achievement in individual and team athletics. By honouring and celebrating the empowered journey of the annually inducted individuals and teams, their stories inspire future generations […] More
