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Dr. Kieran Forde receives UBC Ted T. Aoki Award for Outstanding Dissertation in Curriculum Studies
May 14, 2026

2025-26 UBC Faculty of Education Graduate Research Excellence Awards Please join me in congratulating Dr. Kieran Forde, a recent EDCP PhD graduate, who has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious UBC Ted T. Aoki Award for Outstanding Dissertation in Curriculum Studies.  Read more The Ted. T. Aoki prize has been endowed in honor […]
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Dr. Lee Iskander receives The Faculty of Education PhD Dissertation Prize

2025-26 UBC Faculty of Education Graduate Research Excellence Awards Please join me in congratulating Dr. Lee Iskander, a recent EDCP PhD graduate, who has been selected as one of the recipients of The Faculty of Education PhD Dissertation Prize. The prize is awarded annually to two PhD graduates whose doctoral dissertations are of exceptional quality […]
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In Memoriam: Dr. F. Graeme Chalmers, Professor Emeritus
Apr 20, 2026

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Dr. Leyton Schnellert | UBC News
Apr 01, 2026

UBC NEWS On stage and in their own words How UBC faculty are using theatre so adults with intellectual disabilities can reshape conversations about inclusive housing Through a partnership led by faculty members, Drs. Rachelle Hole and Leyton Schnellert (EDCP), adults with intellectual disabilities are using theatre as a platform for advocacy, storytelling, and conversations […]
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Dr. Samuel Roscoe | CTV Interview

CTV INTERVIEW Canada Seeks Stronger Indo-Pacific Partnerships Dr. Samuel Roscoe (EDCP) examines Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to India, Japan and Australia, where he focused on diversifying Canada’s economy and strengthening defence ties.
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2026 UBC Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Funding

CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Kshamta Hunter (EDCP graduate) and Drs. Margaret Macintyre Latta (OSE), Guofang Li (LLED), and Dustin Louie (NITEP) receive 2026 UBC Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Funding. The fund supports faculty working in close collaboration with community organizations on research, teaching, and initiatives that address locally identified priorities. DR. KSHAMTA HUNTER | PROJECT INFORMATION Community Connection […]
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Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm | Research Feature
Mar 30, 2026

FACULTY OF EDUCATION | RESEARCH FEATURE Colouring outside the lines: What children’s art reveals about diverse families Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm (EDCP) 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 […]
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Congratulations to Dr. Rita Irwin
Mar 18, 2026

FACULTY OF EDUCATION | ALUMNI BUILDER AWARD RECIPIENT Congratulations to Dr. Rita Irwin (EdD’88) Dr. Rita Irwin recently received the 2025-26 Faculty of Education Alumni Builder Award. The Alumni Builder Awards recognize a cross-section of alumni who have significantly contributed to the university and enriched the lives of others, and in doing so, have supported alumni UBC’s mission of […]
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48th annual UBC Physics Olympics | CTV Interview
Mar 06, 2026

Dr. Marina Milner-Bolotin (organizer) and Clement Yu (student participant, Eric Hamber Secondary School) were interviewed on CTV, Your Morning Vancouver, about the annual UBC Physics Olympics event held on Saturday, March 1st, 2026. 
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In Memoriam: Dr. Mary Leah De Zewart
Mar 03, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Mary Leah De Zwart on February 21, 2026. Dr. Mary Leah De Zwart was seconded to UBC Faculty of Education in 2009 as an adjunct Teaching Professor and Home Economics Education coordinator, in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy until her […]
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