By virginia tung
The Alumni Builder Awards recognize a cross-section of alumni representing both campuses who have significantly contributed to the university and enriched the lives of others, and in doing so, have supported alumni UBC’s mission of realizing the promise of a global community with a shared ambition for a better world and an exceptional UBC.
Recipient
Education: Bradley Menard, MEd’20
For over five years, Bradley Menard has been a staunch supporter of CampOUT!, contributing financially as well as volunteering his time and energy. His passionate commitment to the program reflects his belief in its mission and its transformative impact upon participants. In addition, he readily assists with the UBC Faculty of Education’s various priorities, demonstrating his dedication to the broader educational community. A lifelong learner, he embraces professional development opportunities offered by the Faculty of Education to enrich his own journey while inspiring those around him. He exemplifies what it means to be an engaged and supportive member of the education community.
Read more about the Alumni Builder Awards here.
By Paula Sabti
August 15, 2023
The Faculty of Education is pleased to announce that Paula Sabti has accepted the role of Director, Communications and Events in the Office of the Dean. This senior leadership position is part of the Faculty’s Academic and Administrative Leadership and the Dean’s Advisory Committee. As Director, Paula will provide strategic direction and oversight in strengthening the Faculty’s voice and visibility. She will lead the development of comprehensive communication strategies, enhance digital engagement, and manage public and media relations. She will also oversee the planning and execution of major Faculty events, ensuring they align with strategic goals and priorities. This role involves extensive collaboration across the Faculty and University, fostering partnerships that enhance engagement with both internal and external audiences.
Please join us in congratulating Paula on her new position and welcoming her return in August!
Learn more about Paula Sabti.
By virginia tung
Event Description
Join us in Singapore for a literary crime novel book launch by Suzanne Scott, PhD’11!
Suzanne Scott is a fundraiser and author who has been living in Singapore for the past three years. She recently published Until Even the Angels, her debut literary crime novel — set in Singapore in the 1950s — with Penguin Random House SEA.
Read more about Suzanne in this recent UBC Magazine My Town Spotlight.
About the Book
When successful London real estate agent, Isabelle Goh, is left close to death in an attempted assassination, Detective Ayesha Nur begins a case that not only brings her face to face with her own demons, but sends her on a journey to unravel Goh’s long-hidden secrets. What happened a half-century ago in post-colonial Singapore? Who was baby Rosie and how did her disappearance so many years in the past lead to the shooting in modern-day London?
Read more about the book here.
Date
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time
6:30 PM (GMT +8)
Location
Book Bar
57 Duxton Rd,
Singapore 089521
Questions
Please contact education.alumni@ubc.ca.
By Paula Sabti
January 22, 2025
The UBC Faculty of Education ranks 2nd in Canada in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject
The UBC Faculty of Education has once again placed second in Canada in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject. THE World University Rankings highlights leading universities across various disciplines, including education, teacher training, and academic studies in education. The education subject table uses the same range of 18 performance indicators used in the overall 2025 World University Rankings with the methodology calibrated to suit the individual fields. The weightings for the education ranking are:
- Teaching: 29.5 %
- Research environment: 29 %
- Research quality: 30 %
- International outlook: 7.5 %
- Industry: 4 %
This year’s education table includes 767 universities, up from 703 last year.
To learn more about THE World University Rankings for education programs, visit its rankings page.
To learn more about THE World University Rankings methodology for education rankings, visit its methodology page.
By avril hwang
January 6, 2025
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm as the inaugural Director of the forthcoming Robert Quartermain Centre for SOGI-Inclusive Excellence in Education (RQCSIEE). They began their five-year term on January 1, 2025.
An Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP), Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm’s role as Director will enhance collaboration with other equity programs and initiatives in the UBC Faculty of Education, including the Robert Quartermain Professorship of Gender and Sexuality Research in Education, CampOUT!, the annual global speaker series on SOGI inclusion, and more. Their leadership is set to further our Faculty’s and UBC’s goals of fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment.
Prior to joining UBC, Dr. Sinclair-Palm was an Associate Professor in Childhood and Youth Studies at Carleton University’s Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies. They earned a doctorate in Education from York University in 2016, following an MA in Sexuality Studies at San Francisco State University and a BS in Psychology.
Their research is deeply interdisciplinary, exploring how young people develop new identities and envision futures while navigating the structural inequalities embedded in societal narratives about childhood and youth. Dr. Sinclair-Palm is also leading three SSHRC-funded research initiatives: Drawing Queer and Trans Family, From Surviving to Thriving: Trans Youths’ Lives Across National Borders, and Triggering Education: Relational Readings of Trigger Warnings in the Canadian Post-Secondary Classroom.
We look forward to Dr. Sinclair-Palm’s contributions and leadership in advancing SOGI-inclusive excellence.
By sham9503
Dr. Jan Hare, Dean, UBC Faculty of Education, invites you and a guest to an exclusive reception following the 2024-25 Global Speaker Series on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Inclusion. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet and converse with our internationally renowned speaker. We hope you can join us!
Date
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time
7:15 – 8:30 pm PDT
(reception directly follows the speaker series event)
Location
RM 112 – Marine Drive Ballroom
2205 Lower Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
V6T 1Z4
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Registration
Registration is now closed. Please get in touch with foe.dae@ubc.ca to register.
Questions?
Please contact us at foe.dae@ubc.ca.
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By alin38
*Please note that the location of this event has been shifted to take place in Neville Scarfe Room 313, not Room 1007
How to Write a Compelling Research Grant Proposal
Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or new to grant writing, we invite you to participate in this interactive workshop on crafting a compelling research grant proposal. Learn how to define your research objectives, structure your narrative, and present your ideas clearly and persuasively. Get tips and hear about lessons learned from a panel of colleagues.
You might be wondering: How do I align my proposal with the sponsor’s mission and priorities? How do I demonstrate the significance and impact of my research? How do I put together a realistic budget and timeline? These are just some of the questions we’ll explore through a set of panel presentations, round table discussions, and general Q&A.
Workshop Details
This hybrid workshop is intended for faculty members and postdoctoral fellows in the Faculty of Education. The workshop consists of brief presentations by panelists followed by round table discussions, and an opportunity to ask questions. We invite attendees to submit their questions to the panelists beforehand or raise them during the Q&A.
Registration
Please register for the session format that suits you best. Please contact educ.ore@ubc.ca should you have any questions.
Date
February 11, 2025, Tuesday
Time
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Format
Hybrid session (join in-person or on Zoom)
*Light refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees
In-Person Location
Neville Scarfe Building, Room 313
Attending Online?
A zoom link will be sent to registrants closer to the date.
RSVP
Meet your Panelists
Dr. Sabre Cherkowski, Associate Professor (OSE)
Dr. Sabre Cherkowski is Professor and Academic Lead of the Doctor of Education in the Okanagan School of Education. She holds a UBC Okanagan’s Principal’s Research Chair Tier 1 in Leadership, Learning and Wellbeing. Her research on flourishing in schools is located within a positive organisational perspective, drawing mainly on qualitative approaches that encourage appreciative and creative research experiences. Additional areas of research include leadership and school effectiveness and professional learning.
Dr. Nicola Hodges, Associate Professor (KIN)
Dr. Nicola Hodges is a Professor in the School of Kinesiology who studies motor control and skill acquisition. She is an inter-disciplinary scholar who has received successive funds as a PI from NSERC and SSHRC since joining the School in 2004 (with a few failed attempts thrown in!) and a CIHR New Investigator award. She has also been involved in some collaborative SSHRC and Peter Wall grants. Her NSERC funded research is mostly concerned with action observation (experimental psychology) and her last two SSHRC grants have been to do with sport skill development, particularly in girls’ and women’s sports.
Dr. Anusha Kassan, Associate Professor (ECPS)
Dr. Kassan joined the School and Applied Child Psychology Program at The University of British Columbia in 2020. She is an Associate Professor with a High Impact Position in Child and Youth Mental Health. Her scholarly interests are informed by her own bi-cultural identity, and include presently includes two major foci. First, she is studying immigration experiences across different groups (i.e., newcomer youth, women, 2SLBGTQ+ peoples). Second, she is researching cultural and social justice responsiveness among in psychology training.
By kl18d
Advancing Anti-Racism and Resilience through Mentorship and Leadership: A BCBELA Black Leaders Symposium
This one-day symposium in partnership with UBC Connects and the BC Black Educational Leaders Association , will bring together racialized leaders, community advocates, and allies from diverse sectors and communities to engage in impactful conversations about equity and inclusion.
Through keynote addresses, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, we will:
- Empower racialized leaders to share their experiences, insights, and strategies for success.
- Build a supportive network that fosters collaboration and resource sharing across sectors.
- Advocate for change by addressing systemic challenges faced by racialized professionals and communities and promoting equitable policies and practices
Event Information
Date
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
UBC Robson Square
800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E7
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Event Schedule
8:30 Registration opens
9:00 Programming begins
9:30 Keynote address
10:00 Break
10:15 Morning Sessions A
11:15 Break
11:30 Morning Sessions B
12:30 Lunch and networking
1:15 Afternoon Session
2:30 Closing Plenary
Session Details
Many racialized folks who enter the workforce do not prioritize mentorship because it can be interpreted as ‘not knowing how to do your job.’ However, mentorship plays a vital role in skill development, building confidence, establishing community, and achieving personal and professional goals. Seeking out a mentor can be intimidating, and many folks do not know where to start. This session will explain the value of mentorship, especially for racialized professionals, the role of the mentor and the mentee, and provide strategies on how to find a mentor that is the right fit.
Stress and moments of increased tension disproportionally affect racialized professionals in the workplace. Understanding what healthy stress is and feels like for you, in addition to learning self-resourcing strategies, can support healthier relationships and a healthier you. This session will explore how many racialized people experience increased stress due to their identity. We will explore how stress affects the body and we will explore strategies to set healthy boundaries. Participants can expect discussions, time for self-reflection.
Power dynamics exist in every relationship; however, they are most acutely noticed by racialized professionals in the workplace. Understanding how power manifests can empower those to take action. For those who are holding the power, it can help to dismantle power structures and create spaces of increased access. This session will explain power dynamics. Participants can anticipate time for discussion and application through lived experiences and other examples.
A living library offers learners the opportunity to listen to and ask questions of people who have a unique expertise or set of experiences. The living library will have a cross-section of various fields, including: Education, Healthcare and Law, Entertainment and Business. Each of the three spaces will have three to four “books” who will share their knowledge with participants. After the “books” have shared with the larger group, participants will have the opportunity to break off into smaller groups and ask questions. We respectfully ask that participants stay in the room they have selected for the duration of the Living Library session to avoid disrupting the learning and sharing of others.
Registration
Please register for this event by clicking this link.
