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National Postdoc Appreciation Week
Sep 17, 2024
This week (September 16 – 20 2024), we celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week and recognize the incredible contributions of our Kinesiology Postdoctoral Fellows! Their dedication, hard work, and groundbreaking research continue to make a lasting impact in our field. Please join us in showing appreciation for our postdocs: We are deeply grateful for your scholarship, […]
UBC School of Kinesiology Embraces Indigenous Initiatives with Student-Led Project
Aug 16, 2024
The School of Kinesiology is pleased to highlight the remarkable work being done by students in KIN484: Advanced Seminar in Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity, and Health taught by Dr. Janice Forsyth. This past semester, a standout project titled “Echoes of History, Seeds of Change: Understanding the Land Acknowledgement and Its Role in Moving Forward” has […]
Dr. Shannon Herrick receives Early Career Researcher Award
Aug 01, 2024
Dr. Shannon Herrick, a post-doctoral fellow at UBC School of Kinesiology, has been honored with the Early Career Researcher Award at the International Conference for Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise. Dr. Herrick’s research focuses on power systems within health and physical activity contexts, addressing issues of heterosexism, cissexism, and sexism. Collaborating with diverse LGBTQ2S+ […]
UBC School of Kinesiology Alumni and Students Set to Shine at Paris 2024 Olympics
Jul 23, 2024
The UBC School of Kinesiology is proud to announce that several of our alumni and current students will be competing and coaching at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This prestigious event will see our representatives showcasing their skills and dedication on the global stage, highlighting the strength and excellence fostered within our community. Here are the […]
Dr. Liv Yoon awarded the New Frontiers in Research Fund: 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
Jul 04, 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Liv Yoon, awarded the New Frontiers in Research Fund for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Dr. Liv Yoon and her team have been honored with the 2023 New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation. Their project, “Addressing Intersecting Crises: Climate, Housing, and […]