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Congratulations 2026 NSERC Discovery Grant Recipients: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin, Dr. Robert Boushel, and Dr. Romeo Chua
Aug 19, 2026
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin, Dr. Robert Boushel and Dr. Romeo Chua have been awarded the 2026 NSERC Discovery Grants. Their research tackle critical challenges in exercise performance, movement, and human balance. Learn more about their research below. Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin – Sensorimotor Physiology Laboratory UBC Balance Robot in the Sensorimotor […]
School of Kinesiology welcomes Spencer Briggs, Lecturer in Physical Education & Health Pedagogy
Jul 13, 2026
The UBC School of Kinesiology is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Spencer Briggs as a Lecturer (full-time) in Physical Education and Health Pedagogy. Mr. Briggs joins the School from Brock University where he is a doctoral candidate (expected to defend autumn 2026). As a researcher in physical activity and physical education pedagogy, and sessional instructor, […]
School of Kinesiology welcomes Mark Newman, Lecturer in Exercise Prescription & Injury Management
Jul 08, 2026
The UBC School of Kinesiology is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark Newman as a Lecturer in Exercise Prescription and Injury Management. Mark joins the School from the University of Derby where was an instructor in strength and conditioning, sport and exercise science, and rehabilitation. His teaching centers on exercise prescription and testing, injury […]
New federal funding supports UBC research on heat and schizophrenia
Jun 24, 2026
The Government of Canada has announced more than $17 million in funding through its Climate Change and Health Capacity Building Program, including support for University of British Columbia research examining how extreme heat affects people living with schizophrenia. At this morning’s announcement, Dr. Liv Yoon highlighted findings from the 2021 B.C. heat dome, during which […]
School of Kinesiology welcomes Astrid De Souza, Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Prescription
Jun 10, 2026
The UBC School of Kinesiology is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Astrid De Souza as a Lecturer (part-time) in Clinical Exercise Prescription. Ms. De Souza joins the School with over 20 years of experience in the health care system. She has worked at the Healthy Heart Program at St. Paul’s Hospital, the Happy Hearts Cardiac […]