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Tri-Agency Information Session for Doctoral Students | July 22, 2025

Workshop Description Hosted by the Associate Dean Academic and Graduate Studies, this information session on Tri-Agency and Affiliated awards will provide resources for doctoral students* applying for funding through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), as […] More


LDDI Summer Institute 2025 | July 15–17, 2025

Join us for the LDDI Summer Institute, a free in-person professional development event that showcases and celebrates emerging approaches to teaching and learning. This year’s theme — Mobilizing Knowledge around Sustainability, Accessibility, and Learning Analytics — highlights the creative and impactful ways that educators, staff and students are critically integrating these areas into their practice. […] More


Education Library Update

The Education Library, located in the Neville Scarfe Building, will begin the relocation of stacks and services this summer as part of a broader UBC Library strategy to ensure sustainable library services across campus. What’s changing? From June 6, 2025 the section of the library that houses the stacks and collections will be closed to […] More


Three Education Alumni Recognized in the 2025 Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards

Three Education Alumni Recognized in the 2025 Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards The UBC Faculty of Education proudly celebrates these remarkable alumni who were recognized at the 2025 Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards for their exceptional achievements and contributions to sport, education, and community. Their dedication and leadership exemplify the spirit […] More


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 […] More


Staff Appreciation Lunch | June 10, 2025

Event Description Dean Jan Hare warmly invites all Faculty of Education staff members to join us for a special lunch celebration. This gathering will honour the exceptional leadership, remarkable achievements, and invaluable contributions of our staff. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together, express our gratitude, and celebrate our collective accomplishments. The […] More


Book Talk with Jody Wilson Raybould and Carolyn Roberts | June 9, 2025

Event Description The UBC Faculty of Education and Peter A. Allard School of Law invite you to attend a powerful fundraising evening in support of the Hemas Kla-Lee-Lee-Kla Memorial Fund, featuring a thought-provoking book talk with Jody Wilson-Raybould, BA’96, JD’99, former Canadian Minister of Justice and author of “Indian” in the Cabinet, and Carolyn Roberts, BEd’14, […] More


Faculty of Education Alumni Reception at the 2025 CSSE | June 2, 2025

Event Description The Faculty of Education alumni engagement team invites you to attend the alumni reception hosted by Dean Jan Hare, PhD’01, after the Canadian Society for the Study of Education’s 2025 Conference in Toronto, Ontario. CSSE’s annual conference is Canada’s largest gathering of researchers, scholars, graduate students, and practitioners in education. The conference mandate […] More


Faculty of Education’s Spring Graduation Reception | May 22, 2025

Event Description The Faculty of Education alumni engagement team invites you to attend a reception at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre on Thursday, May 22 – directly after your convocation! The event will include a photographer, light fare, tea & coffee, and a chance to celebrate alongside friends, family, and fellow graduates. Date Thursday, […] More


Faculty Retirement Celebration | May 8, 2025

Event Description Faculty, instructors, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, staff and members of our community are invited to a social gathering following the Faculty Meeting to celebrate the careers of the UBC Faculty of Education faculty members who are retiring this year. Join our community in recognising these brilliant and dedicated scholars and educators who have […] More


Staff Professional Development Session: Co-creating Effective Conversations | May 6 or 8, 2025

Workshop Do you want to have better, more successful conversations each and every day? Conversations that are productive, encourage creativity and engagement, generate solutions, improve relationships, and help attain goals? These are just a few of the benefits of co-creating effective conversations in the workplace. But what does it mean to be more curious, to […] More


Kay Anderson and Negar Khodarahmi receive 2024-25 UBC Faculty of Education Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

April 30, 2025 Congratulations to Kay Anderson and Negar Khodarahmi, recipients of the 2024-25 Faculty of Education Graduate Teaching Assistant Award The Faculty of Education Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Awards are conferred annually to individuals who demonstrate exceptional teaching proficiency, highlighting the vital role of teaching assistants in graduate and undergraduate programs. Awardees are selected […] More


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 […] More


Dr. Sofia Noori Awarded 2024-25 Killam Teaching Prize

April 14, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. Sofia Noori, recipient of the 2024-25 Killam Teaching Prize Dr. Sofia Noori has received the 2024–25 Killam Teaching Prize, an honour awarded annually from the Killam General Endowment fund to faculty members nominated by students, colleagues, and alumni for teaching excellence. Dr. Noori is widely recognized for her outstanding […] More


Gizem Guryil and Carrie Peters receive 2024-25 UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

April 8, 2025 Congratulations to Gizem Guryil and Carrie Peters, recipients of the 2024-25 UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award In recognition of the important contributions Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA) make to our programs, UBC annually presents the Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award. Successful candidates have demonstrated teaching excellence and are highly regarded by undergraduate […] More


UBC Faculty of Education to Lead New Provincial Teacher Mentorship Pilot Program

March 31, 2025 The Faculty of Education in the University of British Columbia has been selected to lead British Columbia’s new provincial Teacher Mentorship Pilot Program (TMPP). The UBC Faculty of Education has been selected to lead British Columbia’s new provincial Teacher Mentorship Pilot Program (TMPP), a key initiative of the Ministry of Education and […] More


Dr. Anusha Kassan Appointed to the Myrne B. Nevison Professorship in School or Counselling Psychology

March 26, 2025 Dr. Anusha Kassan has been appointed to the Myrne B. Nevison Professorship in School or Counselling Psychology for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2025 The Faculty of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anusha Kassan to the Myrne B. Nevison Professorship in School or Counselling Psychology, effective July […] More


Fireside Chat with Prof. Emerita Verna J. Kirkness and Dean Jan Hare | March 26, 2025

Event Description Join us for a fireside chat with Prof. Emerita V. J. Kirkness, LLD’94 and Dean Jan Hare, PhD’01, hosted by Marny Point, BEd’02, MET’04! Prof. Emerita Verna J. Kirkness, also fondly known as Ni-Jing-Jada, the “Longhouse Lady”, was the first Indigenous director of the First Nations House of Learning at UBC, serving from 1987 to 1993. She […] More


2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject – School of Kinesiology

March 12, 2025 The UBC School of Kinesiology, together with the UBC Okanagan School of Health and Exercise Sciences, are ranked 2nd in North America and 5th globally for sports-related subjects according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings has released its 21st annual edition, featuring over […] More


2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject – Faculty of Education

March 12, 2025 The UBC Faculty of Education is ranked 2nd in Canada and 11th in North America according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings has released its 21st annual edition, featuring over 1,500 institutions across 105 locations globally. QS evaluates university rankings by subject using […] More


Call for Nominations: 2024–25 Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence

About The Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence were created in 2001 as an annual celebration of the Faculty’s appreciation for the valuable contributions of our staff. These awards are bestowed in recognition of excellence in personal and professional achievements and contributions to the vision, mission, and goals of the Faculty, and of the University as […] More


Dr. Sharon Stein Receives 2024 UBC Killam Faculty Research Fellowship

March 18, 2025 Dr. Sharon Stein has been selected as a 2024 Killam Faculty Research Fellow Dr. Sharon Stein has received a 2024 UBC Killam Faculty Research Fellowship, which recognizes outstanding research and scholarly achievements across diverse disciplines. This prestigious award, which is granted based on intellectual distinction, character, and personal qualities, enables faculty to […] More


Breakfast with the Dean | Staff Social | March 18, 2025

All Faculty of Education staff are cordially invited to this year’s breakfast social with Dean Jan Hare. Join us for an hour of conversation over freshly brewed coffee, a selection of teas and a continental breakfast spread. Date Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Time 9:00 – 10:00 am Location Room 2414 (fourth floor lounge) Neville Scarfe […] More


Community Update | March 2025

March 2025 | published once each term Message from Dean Hare Dear community members, As spring approaches, it is a meaningful time to reflect on our shared progress and welcome the new opportunities this season of renewal brings. The strength of our Faculty lies in the connections we build, the community we foster, and the […] More


Dr. Guofang Li Named a Fellow by the 2025 American Educational Research Association

March 6, 2025 Dr. Guofang Li has been selected as a 2025 American Educational Research Association Fellow Dr. Guofang Li, Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Transnational/Global Perspectives of Language and Literacy Education of Children and Youth, has been selected as a 2025 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellow. This prestigious honour recognises […] More


Advancing Anti-Racism and Resilience through Mentorship and Leadership: A BCBELA Black Leaders Symposium | February 15, 2025

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 […] More


2024-25 Global Speaker Series on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Inclusion | February 13, 2025

The UBC Faculty of Education Global Speaker Series on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Inclusion is an annual event that addresses some of society’s most pressing priorities by sharing and learning from stories from around the world. Host Join Dean Hare, an advocate for inclusive education, as she hosts Dr. Dennis Francis, a scholar, […] More


Faculty Professional Development: How to Write a Compelling Research Grant Proposal | February 11, 2025

*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 […] More


Cultivating Black Flourishing in K-12 Education | February 5, 2025

Dean’s Community Engagement Series Join Dr. Jan Hare, Dean and Professor, Canada Research Chair (Tier 1), Indigenous Pedagogy, for the fourth annual speaker series putting a spotlight on important questions and significant priorities that are engaging educators today. This virtual session will feature Dr. Marika Kunnas, Dr. Glory Ovie from the Faculty of Education, UBC […] More


Research Showcase and Celebration | January 28, 2025

We are excited to host the UBC Faculty of Education’s inaugural Research Showcase and Celebration, an event designed to foster connection, innovation, and dialogue across our community Research Showcase This event will feature faculty members’ research posters, providing a dynamic and social platform for researches to share insights and discuss innovative ideas. This gathering offers […] More