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Dr. Marianne McTavish receives a 2021 ABCDE Teacher Educator Award

The Association of British Columbia Deans of Education (ABCDE) recognizes exceptional individuals at their annual Teacher Education Roundtable, where the Teacher Educator Award is presented to an individual or individuals at the school- or university-level who has distinguished themselves in partnering with a teacher education program in British Columbia. More


Acadia Alumni Association honours Dean Frank with 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award

Congratulations to Dr. Blye Frank, Dean and Professor, on his 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Acadia Alumni Association. More


UBC Faculty Research Awards

Congratulations to the recipients of UBC's Faculty Research Awards, including faculty members Dr. Candace Galla and Dr. Ryuko Kubota. More


Dr. Leyton Schnellert reappointed as Eleanor Rix Professor for Rural Teacher Education

Congratulations to Dr. Leyton Schnellert on his reappointment as Eleanor Rix Professor for Rural Teacher Education for a second three-year term beginning September 1, 2021. More


UBC Faculty of Education is ranked 10th in the world

The UBC Faculty of Education in the University of British Columbia is ranked 10th in the world by QS World University Rankings for 2021. More


Dr. Jan Hare appointed as Dean pro tem of the UBC Faculty of Education

Congratulations to Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem of the UBC Faculty of Education, effective July 1, 2021. More


University Killam Professor in the Faculty of Education

Congratulations to Dr. Bonny Norton, FRSC. The highest honour UBC can confer on a faculty member, a University Killam Professorship recognizes exceptional teachers and researchers who are leaders in their fields, and who have received international recognition for their talents. More


Canada Research Chairs in the Faculty of Education

Canada Research Chairs' excellence in the pursuit of knowledge elevates Canada’s position as a worldwide leader in research. The Faculty of Education is home to six Canada Research Chairs, including three new chairs whose work will make a global impact in data science, Indigenous wellbeing and education. More


Dr. Handel Kashope Wright appointed as Senior Advisor on Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence

We congratulate Dr. Handel Kashope Wright on his appointment as the Senior Advisor to the President on Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence. More


NOI Deadline for UBC Internal Research Awards & Prizes

Nominate a faculty peer for one of UBC's 2020 Research Awards! More


Celebrating Mars Wrigley’s philanthropy

UBC Faculty of Education expresses our deepest gratitude towards Mars Wrigley for supporting CampOUT!. More


A Systems Approach to Social Change

Peter Wall Institute offers funding to support interdisciplinary groups working to develop publication that help address current societal crises. More


Researcher of the Year, Social Science and Humanities – Dr. Sabre Cherkowski

Congratulations to Dr. Sabre Cherkowski, OSE, for receiving the UBCO 2020 Researcher of the Year, Social Sciences and Humanities. More


Canadian Committee for Graduate Students in Education Mentorship Award – Dr. André Mazawi

Congratulations to Dr. André Mazawi, EDST, recipient of the 2020 Canadian Committee for Graduate Students in Education (CCGSE) Mentorship Award. The CCGSE Mentorship Award is awarded annually in recognition of exceptional mentorship at the level of graduate instruction. More


Clifford J. Anastasiou Award in Education

We are very thankful for the Anastasiou family's generosity towards Faculty of Education teacher candidates. More


Tell Us Your Story

If you have a story about how someone’s generosity helped you and say thank you to our supportive donors, we would love to hear from you. More


Reminder: B.Ed Nominations for Awards and Prizes

A reminder that the deadline for submitting the B.Ed nominations for awards and prizes is May 30, 2020. More


UBCO 2020 Golden Apple Award – Dr. Peter Arthur

Congratulations to Dr. Peter Arthur for receiving a UBCO 2020 Golden Apple Award. More


Active Kids Launches New Virtual Intro to Gymnastics Classes

Active Kids launches new virtual intro to gymnastics classes for 4 to 6-year olds on April 29. More


Dr. Kathryn Accurso is the 2020 recipient of the Ruth Crymes TESOL Academies Fellowships

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kathryn Accurso on receiving the 2020 Ruth Crymes TESOL Academies Fellowships Award! More


COVID-19 Video Message from the Department of Language & Literacy Education

Short messages to the LLED and Faculty of Education community from our faculty members! More


Postponed: International Research Visiting Fellowship

Due to COVID-19 concerns the ORE's International Research Visiting Fellowships competition has been postponed, likely into the fall. New deadline TBA. More


The John and Doris Andrews Research and Development Award

Up to $6,000 in research funding for educational research and development projects that impact community and make a contribution to society. More


SSHRC Explore Grant

Up to $7,000 to support early stage research activities by faculty that will lead to the development of external research funding applications. More


Tri-Agency Updates

Updates from March 30 to April 10 and Application deadlines More


Happy Sikh Heritage Month

Faculty of Education invites you to observe Sikh Heritage Month by reading more about the story of Sikhs in Canada. More


Dr. Rob Bedi Receives the UBC and University of Washington Collaborative Research Mobility Award

Dr. Rob Bedi has been awarded the UBC-University of Washington Collaborative Research Mobility Award More


Spotlight on Mental Health – Featuring Humble The Poet

Dean Blye Frank, UBC Faculty of Education, hosted a special talk and panel discussion on mental health, featuring Humble The Poet. More


Collaborative Research Mobility Awards

Collaborative Research Mobility Awards application process and deadlines More


AMS Great Trekker Award Recipient, Professor Emerita Dr. Jo-ann Archibald

Congratulations to Professor Emerita Dr. Jo-ann Archibald Q’um Q’um Xiiem, OC, this year’s AMS Great Trekker Award Recipient! More