Congratulations Dr. Tania Lam, recipient of the Craig H Neilsen Foundation Award
Congratulations to Dr. Tania Lam, who has been awarded funding from the Craig Neilsen Foundation for her pilot study exploring innovative rehabilitation strategies for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Her project will examine whether combining tibial nerve stimulation with exoskeleton gait training can improve pelvic floor function and urinary health after SCI. A spinal […]
Congratulations Adam Lukasiewicz, Recipient of the 2025 President’s Staff Award for Leadership
Congratulations to Adam Lukasiewicz (he/him), Manager of Undergraduate Programming & Advising at the School of Kinesiology, who has been recognized for building high-performing, collaborative teams and creating welcoming, inclusive environments for both students and staff. His leadership, clear communication, and ability to solve complex problems have been pivotal in guiding the School of Kinesiology through […]
Congratulations Dr. Rosalin Miles; Recipient of the CIHR Implementation Science Chair in Human Development, Child and Youth Health (Indigenous Pool)
ShQUooz Circle: Nurturing the Next Generation through Physical Activity and Cultural Knowledge Congratulations to Dr. Rosalin Miles, Indigenous Health Implementation Science Chair, who has been awarded a $1 million CIHR Implementation Science Chair in Human Development, Child and Youth Health (Indigenous Pool) to lead the ShQUooz Circle Program. Rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems, ShQUooz Circle […]
Congratulations CIHR Project Grant Recipient: Dr. Eli Puterman
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Eli Puterman has received a CIHR Project Grant for his project Remote Exercise iNtErvention for Wellbeing (RENEW) Trial: A 2-arm randomized at-home, app-based exercise trial to improve adherence, mental health, and wellbeing of British Columbian healthcare workers Alongside Dr. Mark Beauchamp, Dr. Guy Faulkner, and Dr. Jasmin Ma, […]
Congratulations 2025 NSERC Discovery Grant Recipients: Dr. Hyosub Kim and Dr. Michael Koehle
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
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
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!
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
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 […]
Viviana Shiffman awarded Best Poster at the Whistler Anesthesia Summit
Viviana Shiffman, a PhD student in Kinesiology, was recently awarded Best Poster at the Whistler Anesthesia Summit. Her project investigated the superficial serratus anterior plane block, a regional anesthesia technique used to manage chest wall pain associated with traumatic injury and surgery, specifically examining its effect on pulmonary and muscle function. The project was conducted […]