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 […]
When research takes centre stage: Theatre, remembrance and the stories that connect us
November 10, 2025 Dr. George Belliveau shares how research-based theatre, from veterans’ stories to global collaborations, is transforming our understanding of trauma, healing and the human experience. Dr. George Belliveau is a professor in UBC’s Faculty of Education and a global leader in research-based theatre – an innovative approach that utilizes theatrical methods to conduct […]
Navigating Cultural Appropriation vs Appreciation this Halloween
October 23, 2025 Dr. Surita Jhangiani shares how curiosity and compassion can help make Halloween more respectful and inclusive. Each October, classrooms buzz with the excitement of Halloween treats, costumes and creativity. Amid the fun, these moments also offer a chance to explore culture, identity, and respect. For Dr. Surita Jhangiani, Associate Professor of Teaching […]
How to welcome newcomer students to schools in Canada — and why everyone benefits
October 16, 2025 Dr. Anusha Kassan shares how inclusive classrooms support newcomers while helping every student grow and thrive in a global world. The start of the school year brings excitement—and often uncertainty—for many students. For children and teens who are new to Canada, the transition can be especially complex. In addition to navigating new […]
Reimagining curriculum through Indigenous perspectives
September 17, 2025 A five-year project at UBC Okanagan is transforming K–12 education by centring Indigenous knowledge and relationships to land. The project, Co-Curricular-Making: Honouring Indigenous Connections to Land, Culture and the Relational Self, brought together over 240 educators who worked alongside Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners to reimagine curriculum as a shared, evolving […]
When we empower teachers to lead, students and communities thrive
October 5, 2025 Dr. Leyton Schnellert reflects on how educators are transforming student learning with inclusive, community-based education Celebrated on October 5, World Teachers’ Day honours educators globally, recognizing their dedication to education and the support they need to fulfill their calling. To mark the occasion, we spoke with Dr. Leyton Schnellert, Associate Professor in […]
Dr. Rosalin Miles Receives CIHR Implementation Science Chair in Human Development, Child and Youth Health (Indigenous Pool)
August 28, 2025 We’re delighted to congratulate Dr. Rosalin Miles, MHK’98, on receiving a $1 million CIHR Implementation Science Chair in Human Development, Child and Youth Health (Indigenous Pool). As Chair, Dr. Miles will lead the ShQUooz Circle Program, an Indigenous-led initiative that connects children and youth with aunties, grandmothers, and Knowledge Keepers to share […]
Kenya’s Dadaab Refugee Camp: Training teachers in one of the world’s largest & longest-running settlements
August 27, 2025 A UBC Faculty of Education–led teacher education initiative enabled more than 300 members of the Dadaab refugee community to earn teaching credentials and become teachers in one of the world’s largest and longest-running refugee settlements in northeastern Kenya. Coordinated by Dr. Samson Nashon and Dr. Rita Irwin, and developed with partners in […]
Dr. Kristiina Kumpulainen named 2025 International Academy of Education Fellow
May 15, 2025 Dr. Kristiina Kumpulainen has been selected as a 2025 International Academy of Education Fellow Dr. Kristiina Kumpulainen has been named a 2025 Fellow of the International Academy of Education (IAE). This prestigious honour recognizes exceptional contributions to education through groundbreaking research, innovative teaching, and a steadfast commitment to advancing educational knowledge and […]
Dr. Shannon Leddy and Dr. Nancy Perry Awarded 2024-25 UBC Community-University Engagement Support Fund
April 16, 2025 Dr. Shannon Leddy and Dr. Nancy Perry Awarded 2024-25 UBC Community-University Engagement Support Fund The UBC Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund, jointly administered by UBC Community Engagement and the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, supports impactful, collaborative, community-based research, teaching and learning across British Columbia. It prioritizes projects that […]
