Dr. William (Bill) Sheel appointed as a Distinguished University Scholar
April 30, 2021 Congratulations to Dr. William (Bill) Sheel on his appointment as a Distinguished University Scholar Dr. William (Bill) Sheel, Professor, School of Kinesiology, UBC Faculty of Education, has been appointed as a Distinguished University Scholar in UBC for his innovative research examining the intersections of age, sex and gender and the effects of […] More
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
