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KIN Student Leadership Breakfast 2026
Apr 08, 2026
On Friday March 27th, we celebrated the incredible contributions and achievements of our many student leaders at the School of Kinesiology’s annual Student Leadership Breakfast. Students were invited to attend based on their involvements across orientations, outreach programs, the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society, PARC, Lab Mentors, KPAC and more. This event recognized the hard work our students […]
Implementing a practical curriculum in Kinesiology: Dr. Jasmin Ma helps prepare students as kinesiologists and clinical exercise physiologists
Apr 07, 2026
Congratulations to Dr. Jasmin Ma who has been awarded a large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) for her proposed project “Implementing a practical curriculum in Kinesiology: Preparing students as kinesiologists and clinical exercise physiologists.” Project Objectives The BC Ministry of Health recently recognized Kinesiologists and Clinical Exercise Physiologists (CEPs) as part of the allied […]
New Kinesiology Teaching Excellence Pathway Supports Graduate Educators
Mar 23, 2026
Graduate students in the School of Kinesiology can now strengthen their teaching skills through the new Kinesiology Teaching Excellence Pathway (KTEP), a flexible professional development program designed to support graduate student educators. The pathway helps participants build practical teaching skills, deepen their understanding of pedagogy, and gain formal recognition for their efforts. Students who complete […]
Nitrile Neutral: PHD Student Viviana Shiffman and MSc Student Chloe Mathews Empowers Sustainable Change in Kinesiology Research Labs
Mar 18, 2026
Congratulations to Viviana Shiffman, a PHD Student who has received UBC’s Green Lab Funding for her project, Nitrile Neutral. The UBC Green Labs Fund is awarded to labs across UBC campuses in Vancouver and Okanagan that propose innovative and achievable projects to enhance sustainability in their lab environments. Viviana’s project, Nitrile Neutral, was one of […]
UBC Giving Day is Coming – Wednesday, April 8!
Mar 16, 2026
The University of British Columbia community is coming together for Giving Day — a 24-hour celebration of generosity and impact. Faculty, staff, alumni, students, and friends are invited to join us in supporting initiatives that make a meaningful difference on campus and beyond. This year, the School of Kinesiology and the Faculty of Education is proud to highlight four […]