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Dr. Eli Puterman awarded Michael Smith Health Research BC 2024 Reach Award
Jan 14, 2025
Dr. Eli Puterman recently became a 2024 Peter Wall Legacy Award Recipients. In collaboration with other UBC faculty members, the award of $200,000 was granted for the project, Human-centered design for sustainable transportation in British Columbia: An inclusive approach to infrastructure design based on diverse experiences of walking and cycling. Wall Legacy Awards are awarded […]
Dr. Guy Faulkner receives Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher 2024 Award
Jan 07, 2025
Dr. Guy Faulkner has received a Highly Cited Researcher 2024 Award in the field of Social Sciences, marking the fifth consecutive year that he has received this award. With an impressive 522 publications and a total of 19,176 times cited, this award signifies that Dr Faulkner’s work has been frequently referenced by peers, indicating substantial […]
UBC School of Kinesiology Collaborates on World-First Credential for Exercise and Depression Specialization
Nov 25, 2024
The UBC School of Kinesiology is proud to highlight its contribution to the development of the CSEP Exercise and Depression Specialization, the first credential of its kind globally. This initiative, launched by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), equips qualified exercise professionals with the tools to support individuals living with depression through evidence-based exercise […]
Remembrance Day 2024 at the War Memorial Gym
Nov 08, 2024
The War Memorial Gym holds a special place in the history of the UBC School of Kinesiology and the university community as a whole. Built in 1951 to honor the memory of UBC students, alumni, and faculty who served and sacrificed during both World Wars, the gym stands as a symbol of resilience, remembrance, and […]
In Memoriam: Emeritus, Dr. Jack Taunton
Oct 25, 2024
Dear Members of the School, It is with great sadness that I write to inform you that Dr. Jack Taunton passed away yesterday. Jack was an Emeritus Professor at UBC, jointly appointed in the School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education and the Division of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Department of Family Practice, and Faculty of Medicine. […]