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Aboriginal Student Awards

The BC Aboriginal Award is offered by the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society aimed at reducing barriers to post-secondary education for Aboriginal learners. Deadline: March 31, 2018. More


2018 Mobility Funding for Researchers

Funds to support mobility of researchers between Canada and France. Deadline: March 15, 2018. More


Redesign of Scarfe Computer Labs 1006 & 1007

The Faculty of Education was successful in its UBC Learning Space Improvement Project bid to refurbish Scarfe computer labs. More


Update on Canvas Migration

Educational Technology Support (ETS) is currently accepting requests from instructors to have their courses migrated to Canvas for the summer. More


UBC Masters in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership: Helping Canada Win Medals

As the Winter Olympics get under way, the UBC School of Kinesiology prepares to launch its 4th session of supporting Canada's coaches and technical leaders in its Masters of High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership program. More


More Spaces Available for Teacher Education

UBC will receive $450,000 in new one-time funding from the BC Ministry of Education to support teacher education in high demand subjects. More


IB Teacher Education Welcomes AGA Khan Academy Teacher Interns

International Baccalaureate (IB) Teacher Education is pleased to introduce six new Aga Khan Academy (AKA) Teacher Interns with whom they will have the pleasure of working over the next 18 months. More


Reappointment of Dr. Shelley Hymel – Edith Lando Professorship

Dr. Shelley Hymel has been reappointed as the Edith Lando Professor in Social and Emotional Learning, effective January 31, 2018. More


Call for Nominations | 2018 President’s Awards for Staff

Recognize staff who make outstanding contributions to the UBC community by nominating them for the 2018 President's Awards for Staff. Deadline: March 16, 2018. More


Alumnus John Tyler Named One of Canada’s 40 Outstanding Principals for 2018

New Westminster Secondary School Principal and UBC Faculty of Education alumnus John Tyler (BA '96, BEd (Sec) '04 and MEd '10) has been named one of Canada's Outstanding Principals for 2018. More


2018 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Think you can sum up your thesis in just three minutes? Communication skills are key to becoming a successful graduate – hone yours now by signing up for UBC Three Minute Thesis (3MT). More


ECPS Welcomes Dr. Shawna Faber Tenure-track Instructor in Human Development, Learning & Culture

Dr. Shauna Faber will join the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS) as a tenure-track Instructor in Human Development, Learning and Culture (HDLC) on May 1, 2018. More


Congratulations to Dr. Darren Warburton!

Congratulations to Dr. Darren Warburton (KIN) and his team on receiving a $10,000 CIHR Planning and Dissemination Grant for their project, "Creating a Healthier Community through Indigenous Approaches to Health and Wellness.” More


International Visiting Research Scholars

The Peter Wall Institute is offering International Visiting Research Scholars (IVRS) awards of $15,000 to bring some of the world's best scholars to UBC. Deadline: March 1, 2018. More


2018 MSFHR Research Trainee Competition

Applications are open for the MSFHR Research Trainee competition, which supports BC health researchers in the training phase of their research career. Application deadline: April 10, 2018. More


Dr. Sandrine Han to receive the 2018 British Columbia Art Educator Award from the National Art Education Association

Dr. Sandrine Han (EDCP) has been named to receive the 2018 British Columbia Art Educator Award from the National Art Education Association (NAEA). More


Dr. Rita Irwin to receive the 2018 Tom Barone Award for Distinguished Contributions to Arts-Based Educational Research

Dr. Rita Irwin (EDCP) has been named to receive the 2018 Tom Barone Award for Distinguished Contributions to Arts-Based Educational Research. More


2018 UBC-ECNU Excellent Teacher Training Program

The Faculty of Education is pleased to welcome participants in the 2018 UBC-ECNU Excellent Teacher Training Program to UBC. More


Call for Proposals | 2018 UBC Equity Enhancement Fund

Have a bright idea to advance equity and inclusion at UBC? Apply to the Equity Enhancement Fund. Deadline: February 28, 2018. More


Online Course: Bringing Mental Health to Schools

Sign up for the online course, Bringing Mental Health to Schools, developed through Educational Technology Support's partnership with Teen Mental Health. More


Call for Nominations | 2018 ABCDE Awards

The Association of BC Deans of Education will honour two individuals at the annual Teacher Education Roundtable Conference to be held May 3-4, 2018. Deadline: March 2, 2018. More


Dr. Hongxia Shan Named Recipient of 2017 UBC Killam Research Fellowship

Congratulations to Dr. Hongxia Shan (EDST) on being named one of the 2017 UBC Killam Research Fellowship recipients. More


New Appointment – Dr. Leyton Schnellert, Eleanor Rix Professorship in Rural Teacher Education

Congratulations to Dr. Leyton Schnellert on his appointment as the Eleanor Rix Professor in Rural Teacher Education, effective September 1, 2018 for a three-year term. More


Call for Nominations | 2017/18 Student Development Awards

The UBC Student Development Awards recognize students, faculty, or staff for exceptional contributions and significant improvements to the student experience and learning environment at UBC. Deadline: February 19, 2018. More


In Memoriam | Professor Gordon Selman

The Faculty of Education is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of EDST Professor Dr. Gordon R. Selman. More


mECPS: Meet Aloysius Anyichie, HDLC PhD Candidate

Hear from Aloysius Anyichie, an HDLC PhD candidate in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS). More


Congratulations to Dr. Maria Gallo

Congratulations to Dr. Maria Gallo (KIN) on being named one of Rugby Canada's 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees (Player). More


2018 IOP Conference – Call for Proposals

The 21st Annual Investigating Our Practices (IOP) Conference is now accepting proposals! Deadline: March 2, 2018. More


Congratulations to Dr. Darren Warburton

Congratulations to Dr. Darren Warburton (KIN, PI) and his team on receiving a $109,911 CIHR Catalyst Grant: Indigenous Approaches to Wellness. More


Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Bundon

Dr. Andrea Bundon has been awarded a SSHRC Connection Grant to support the 6th International Conference on Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise. More