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Congratulations 2025 NSERC Discovery Grant Recipients: Dr. Hyosub Kim and Dr. Michael Koehle

Jul 23, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Hyosub Kim and Dr. Michael Koehle, have been awarded the 2025 NSERC Discovery Grants. Their research tackle critical challenges in human health, performance, and the environment. Learn more about their research below. Dr. Hyosub Kim – Computational Principles of Motor Skill Dr. Kim and the CCM Lab Dr. […]


BKIN Student, Hargun Dhillon, reimagines health for South-Asian Seniors through Age Strong

Jul 16, 2025
Meet Hargun Dhillon, an undergraduate student in the UBC School of Kinesiology with a passion for inclusive health promotion. Drawing from both personal experience and academic insight, Hargun founded a nonprofit organization, Age Strong Unity Wellness Society, that offers free, culturally sensitive exercise classes for older South Asian adults—creating space for community, movement, and belonging. […]


Celebrating Arctic Sports at UBC: A Demonstration and Discussion

Jun 17, 2025
In March, the School of Kinesiology had the honour of hosting Eric Porter and Emily King for a series of engaging Arctic Sports workshops and demonstrations. These events brought together KIN students, faculty, staff, and the broader UBC community to learn from and with Indigenous sport leaders whose work continues to build connections between movement, […]


KINgratulations Class of 2025!

May 27, 2025
A big KINgratulations to our Class of 2025! This year we saw 299 undergraduate and 39 graduate students cross the stage. We are so proud of our graduates and we can’t wait to see what you do next! Check out the photos here. Please contact kin.communications@ubc.ca with any questions or concerns.


Kinesiology Undergraduate Students present at the Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference

May 21, 2025
Over 10 undergraduate students researching under Professors Hyosub Kim, Romeo Chua, Liv Yoon, and Desmond McEwan presented at the 2025 Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference. The annual conference aims to provide an opportunity for UBC undergraduate students to present their research with fellow UBC students, family, and friends, with this year’s focus on how breaking the […]