Behind closed doors: The heightened risk of extreme heat for people living with schizophrenia
June 24, 2026 When the 2021 heat dome led to at least 619 heat-related deaths in British Columbia, early attention focused on increasing access to fans, air conditioning and cooling centres. But the data revealed a troubling disparity: people living with schizophrenia—about 1 percent of the population—accounted for nearly 16 percent of deaths. Dr. Liv […]
AI in education: How UBC’s Faculty of Education is navigating opportunity and risk on shifting ground
June 12, 2026 Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping classrooms, driving new conversations about policy, pedagogy and its role in education. At UBC’s Faculty of Education, researchers, educators, practitioners and students are working together to examine the implications of this transformation for learning, equity and the future of the teaching profession — and to equip everyone […]
Drs. Jessica Chan, Jillianne Code and Nadena Doharty named Canada Research Chairs
June 1, 2026 Three Faculty of Education researchers among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs. The Chairs are advancing research that addresses critical issues in education, health, equity and technology, with a focus on Black students’ mental health and wellbeing, human agency in AI-mediated learning and healthcare settings and language and literacy development […]
Why limiting screen time won’t solve cyberbullying—and what actually helps
April 29, 2026 Dr. Johanna Sam discusses digital harm, supporting teen resilience, and why relationships matter more than devices when it comes to addressing cyberbullying Public concern about youth cyberbullying tends to focus on screen time, social media and device use, but Dr. Johanna Sam, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education, argues this misses […]
On Stage and in Their Own Words
March 30, 2026 How UBC faculty are using theatre so adults with intellectual disabilities can reshape conversations about inclusive housing. Tucked just off the main stage at the Massey Theatre, behind black velvet curtains, a different kind of work is unfolding on a Tuesday night in early 2026. A group of local actors/co-creators with intellectual […]
Colouring outside the lines: What children’s art reveals about diverse families
March 5, 2026 Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm explores how children of queer and trans parents understand and represent family through drawings. As conversations about family diversity continue across Canada, a research initiative co-led by Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm, Associate Professor of Teaching and Director of the Faculty of Education’s Robert Quartermain Centre for Sexual Orientation and Gender […]
Okanagan Wild Horses Are Helping Indigenous Youth Heal and Reconnect With Cultural Traditions
February 23, 2026 In the heart of the Syilx Okanagan Nation, the sound of horses whinnying and the laughter of youth express a way to wellness for extended families and tmxʷúlaxʷ (“the land that takes care of us”). By weaving together traditional Sqilxw (a term for Interior Salish and Indigenous) equestrianism, language and connection to […]
Playing Fair: Equity, Access and Ableism in Canadian Sport
December 16, 2025 Dr. Andrea Bundon examines how ableism excludes disabled Canadians at every level of sport, from participation to leadership, and what must change to ensure meaningful access for all. For millions of disabled Canadians, sport presents a contradiction: it promises improved physical and mental wellness while also carrying potential for exclusion and harm. […]
Healing from Sexual Violence: Survivor-Led Pathways
December 5, 2025 Dr. Nicole Johnson sheds light on the misconceptions, barriers and community-based solutions shaping a new era of survivor-centred healing. Content Warning: This article includes discussion of sexual violence. Please take care while reading. If you need support, resources are available here. Each December, Canadians observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action […]
UBC ‘body-swap’ robot helps reveal how the brain keeps us upright
November 26, 2025 Researchers in the Faculty of Education’s School of Kinesiology have built a groundbreaking “body-swap” robot that is changing the way scientists understand human balance. This high-tech system allows researchers to safely alter how the body experiences gravity, inertia, and delays in sensory feedback, providing an unprecedented view of how the brain keeps […]
