2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings
October 27, 2023 UBC Faculty of Education ranks 2nd in Canada and 23rd globally for education Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings highlights universities leading 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 2024 […]
Maclean’s Education 2024 Rankings: UBC Faculty of Education ties 1st in Canada
October 12, 2023 The UBC Faculty of Education is tied for first place in Canada in Maclean’s 2024 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 2024 University Rankings. Maclean’s annual university rankings were established […]
Truth and Reconciliation 2023
September 25, 2023 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. Let us unite with a shared commitment to reconciliation and optimism, underscoring the fundamental truth that every child matters.
Inaugural UBC Faculty of Education Reconciliation and Decolonization Alumni Award Recipients
September 25, 2023 Jan Hare, Dean pro tem, is pleased to announce the inaugural UBC Faculty of Education Reconciliation and Decolonization Alumni Award recipients: Marjorie Dumont and Mindy Carter
Fostering Inclusivity Through SOGI Education: A Shared Commitment
September 20, 2023 A Message from Jan Hare, Dean pro tem Today, I want to underscore our shared commitment to cultivating educational environments that are truly inclusive and diverse, with a particular emphasis on the critical importance of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) education. In recognition of the ongoing challenges faced by SOGI education, […]
New Annual Award: MET Award for Indigenous Students
UBC Faculty of Education is delighted to offer the new annual MET Award for Indigenous Students. This annual award will cover program tuition for either the 30-credit master’s degree or 15-credit graduate certificate for an Indigenous student. Current Indigenous MET students and new Indigenous applicants to the program are encouraged to apply by September 23, 2023.
Dr. Eli Puterman elected Member to the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
September 14, 2023 Dr. Eli Puterman, Member of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists Dr. Eli Puterman is among ten UBC faculty members who have been inducted as a fellow or new member to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) in 2023. Founded in 2014, the RSC’s College of […]
2023-24 Welcome Message from the Dean pro tem
As we prepare for the commencement of a new academic year, I extend a heartfelt welcome to all members of the UBC Faculty of Education, including those who join us in person and for virtual programming.
September marks a time of great excitement for us all. We embark on a fresh journey of discovery, growth and inspiration in our teaching, research, and engagement.
Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen is appointed Canada Research Chair in Mental Health and Intersectionality
Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen is appointed Canada Research Chair in Mental Health and Intersectionality. Her research harnesses methodology from clinical and counselling psychology, health psychology and public health to understand intersectional risk and resilience factors that contribute to the development of psychological distress in parents and children.
UBC Faculty of Education’s online training course receives federal funding
On July 4, 2023, Parliamentary Secretary, Ya’ara Saks announced that UBC Faculty of Education is one of two recipients for project funding through the program. UBC Education is receiving funding for the project titled Professional Development for Early Learning and ELCC Workers Through an Indigenous-Early Childhood Education Massive Open Online Course.
