Reminder: Feedback on EDST Headship Candidate Presentation
For those of you who attended Dr. Gleason’s presentation or have watched the video of her presentation, the Advisory Committee welcomes your feedback in an online evaluation form. Deadline: Friday, March 9, 2018 at 11:45 p.m. More
UBC NITEP Student Talks About His ‘Remarkable’ Practicum Project
Fourth-year year NITEP teacher candidate Dave Robinson created lasting memories on practicum with his students through sculpture. More
2018 QS World University Ranks by Subject
The UBC Faculty of Education is ranked 18th in the world and 2nd in Canada in the 2018 QS World University Rankings by Subject for education. The School of Kinesiology is ranked 4th in the world and 1st in Canada in sport-related subjects. More
OER Funding for Educators
Grants of $1,800 each will be available to UBC faculty members interested in creating or adopting open resources to replace commercial materials. Deadline: April 12, 2018. More
Inaugural Canadian Women of Worth Grant Award Program
Faculty of Education alumna Carol A. Todd (BEd (Elem) '84) has been named one of ten Honourees for the inaugural Canadian Women of Worth Grant Award Program. More
Call for Nominations | Herbert T. Coutts Distinguished Service Award
Nominations are now open for outstanding service to the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE). Deadline: March 31, 2018. More
Tate Liverpool Exchange – International Arts Based Research
International arts collaboration at Tate Liverpool - an interactive event around the pedagogical turn to art as research in PhD arts education. More
Full NITEP BEd Degree Program in the Cariboo
Students can now become a certified teacher through UBC while staying in the Cariboo area. All 4 years of NITEP now offered at Cariboo field centre. More
Congratulations Small TLEF Award Winners
Congratulations to the successful candidates of this year’s Small TLEF Awards. More
Research Article of the Year
An article authored by Dr. Robinder P. Bedi (ECPS) and four students (Courtney Young, Jaleh Davari, Karen Springer, Daniel Kane) has been awarded the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association's (CCPA) Biennial "Research or Professional Article Award." More
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
