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Maclean’s Education 2025 Rankings: UBC Faculty of Education ties 1st in Canada

October 15, 2024 The UBC Faculty of Education is tied for first place in Canada in Maclean’s 2025 University Rankings Once again, the UBC Faculty of Education is tied for first place in Canada for education programs in both research and program reputation in Maclean’s Education 2025 University Rankings. In its 10th annual program rankings, […] More


Indigenous Education Alumni Network Virtual Launch | October 8, 2024

Indigenous Education Alumni Network Virtual Launch Talk with Dr. Kyle Whyte on Indigenous Climate Justice Join us for an insightful online talk featuring Dr. Kyle Whyte, Professor of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan. Dr. Whyte, an esteemed scholar and advocate for Indigenous perspectives in environmental science, will explore the intersection of climate […] More


Community Update | October 2024

October 2024 | published once each term Message from Dr. Jan Hare, Dean Aanii – Greetings, As the new Dean of the Faculty of Education, following my service as Dean pro tem since 2021, I am committed to building on our strong foundation while ushering in innovative changes that support our mission of shaping future […] More


Registration Open for New MOOC: Nurturing Childhoods Through Indigenous Ways of Knowing

October 2, 2024 Registration open for new Massive Open Online Course: Nurturing Childhoods Through Indigenous Ways of Knowing Launching on November 1, the Nurturing Childhoods Through Indigenous Ways of Knowing Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is a six-to-eight-week course designed for educators, service providers, and families. It offers a transformative learning experience focused on integrating […] More


UBC Faculty of Education Reconciliation and Decolonization Alumni Award 2024 Recipients

September 27, 2024 Dean Jan Hare is pleased to announce the 2024 UBC Faculty of Education Reconciliation and Decolonization Alumni Award recipients: Chas Desjarlais and Dr. Meike Wernicke 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 […] More


Truth and Reconciliation 2024

September 23 2024 Truth and Reconciliation Week is dedicated to acknowledging and addressing the profound impact of the Indian residential school system on Indigenous communities and fostering a spirit of healing, understanding, and reconciliation. In 2021, Orange Shirt Day, recognized as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, attained the status of a statutory day of observance, a development catalyzed by the heart-wrenching discoveries of countless unmarked graves near former residential school sites across the nation. This day serves as a poignant reminder of […] More


UBC Faculty of Education Homecoming 2024 | September 21, 2024

UBC Homecoming: Faculty of Education Indigenous Art Walk The walking tour will showcase a dynamic collection of artworks that uncover layers of history around place, space, and identity at UBC. These pieces tell the story of the ongoing stewardship of the Musqueam People who have nurtured and protected their home for thousands of years. 11:00am […] More


Recipients of the 2024 Insight Grants and 2024 Insight Development Grants

September 20, 2024 Canada’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Insight and 2024 Insight Development Grants These awards provide essential funding for research that deepens our understanding of social, cultural, and economic issues, while also driving innovation and real-world solutions. The UBC Faculty of Education extends its […] More


24 Faculty of Education faculty members recognised among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists

September 20, 2024 24 Faculty of Education members have been recognised among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists according to Stanford University’s 2024 database The publicly available database provides standardised information on citations, h-index, co-authorship adjusted hm-index, citations to papers in different authorship positions and a composite indicator (c-score). Calculations were performed using Scopus author […] More


Celebrating 50 Years of NITEP

September 9, 2024 Honouring a Legacy of Indigenous Education. Founded in 1974, the UBC Faculty of Education’s Indigenous Teacher Education Program—formerly named the Native Indian Teacher Education Program (NITEP)—has been instrumental in shaping Indigenous education and is committed to increasing the number of Indigenous educators provincially and nationally. By late fall 2024, NITEP will have proudly graduated 500 Indigenous educators, a milestone that underscores the program’s enduring success in cultivating leaders who are equipped to inspire and […] More


Dr. Patricia Duff inducted as a Fellow into the Royal Society of Canada in the Academy of Social Sciences

September 6, 2024 Dr. Patricia Duff has been inducted as a Fellow into the Royal Society of Canada in the Academy of Social Sciences Dr. Patricia (Patsy) Duff, FRSC, has been elected by her peers in recognition of her outstanding scholarly achievements. Dr. Duff is a Distinguished University Scholar and an internationally recognised leader in […] More


Bannock and Tea | Staff Social | September 3, 2024

Event Description Dean Jan Hare warmly invites all Faculty of Education staff to our community gathering to celebrate the start of the 2024-25 academic year. This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, welcome our new team members, and share in the excitement of our collective journey ahead. Enjoy a delightful spread of bannock, […] More


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


2024 UBC Faculty of Education Staff Wellness Afternoon | July 30, 2024

Join Us for the 7th Annual Staff Wellness Afternoon Faculty of Education staff are invited to unwind and celebrate together. Enjoy an afternoon of wellness activities with your colleagues. Register before 12:00 pm on July 22, 2024. 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


MONOVA Reception | July 9, 2024

Dr. Jan Hare, PhD’11, Dean, invites all Faculty of Education alumni and staff to attend a reception at the Museum of North Vancouver on Tuesday, July 9. You’ll get to explore the gallery exclusively, enjoy some light refreshments, and connect with UBC Education Alumni. Plus, discover fascinating tidbits about North Vancouver’s past. Date Tuesday, July […] 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


Zuhra Teja, BEd’96, MA’03 receives 2024 Alumni Educator of the Year Award | June 17, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Zuhra Teja, BEd’96, MA’03, 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 of their […] More


UBC Alumni Reception at CSSE | June 15, 2024

The UBC Faculty of Education Alumni Reception at the 2024 Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference (CSSE) has been cancelled.  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


Staff Appreciation Lunch | June 4, 2024

Event Description Dr. Jan Hare. Dean pro tem, warmly invites all Faculty of Education staff members to join us for a special lunch celebration. This gathering will honour the exceptional leadership, remarkable achievements, and invaluable contributions of our staff. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together, express our gratitude, and celebrate our […] 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


Faculty of Education’s Spring Graduation Reception | May 23, 2024

Event Description The Faculty of Education invites you to attend a reception in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre immediately following your graduation on Thursday, May 23, 2024. The event will include light fare, coffee, and a chance to celebrate alongside friends, family, and fellow graduates. Date Thursday, May 23, 2024 Time 11:00 am to […] 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


Faculty Retirement Celebration | May 9, 2024

Event Description Faculty, instructors, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, staff and members of our community are invited to a social gathering following the Faculty Meeting to celebrate the careers of the UBC Faculty of Education faculty members who are retiring this year. Join our community in recognising these brilliant and dedicated scholars and educators who have […] More