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.
2018 Mobility Funding for Researchers
Funds to support mobility of researchers between Canada and France. Deadline: March 15, 2018.
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.
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.
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.”
Update on Canvas Migration
Educational Technology Support (ETS) is currently accepting requests from instructors to have their courses migrated to Canvas for the summer.
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.
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.
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 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.