BC Diabetes Research Network Podcast: From Beta Cells to Bicycles with Dr.Robert Boushel
Episode 5: Dr Robert Boushel Professor and Director, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia Host Krista Lamb is joined by BC Diabetes Research Network researcher and UBC professor Dr. Robert Boushel, whose research focuses on the effects of exercise on diabetes and other metabolic syndromes. He describes his systems-wide approach to […]
Professor Guy Faulkner on Keeping Fit During COVID-19 Isolation
“Often when we are in situations like the one that we’re currently in, we may lose interest in doing things because we may not be able to access them,” he says. “Then we are inactive, which then that reinforces a sense of not being able to do the things that you we enjoy.” Click here […]
Eveline Pasman’s PhD Research Journey: Interplays in Brain, Balance and Parkinson’s Disease
My name is Eveline Pasman and I’m an international student from The Netherlands about to finish my PhD in Kinesiology. My PhD is focused on increasing our understanding of what areas of the brain control healthy balance and how these areas are affected in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. My interest in neurology and neuroscience started […]
Student profile: Nikol Grishin on her Special Olympics BC community project
Hi! My name is Nikol and I’m in my final year in Kinesiology, specializing in Health Sciences. Many of you may already know me as the KUS President! However, in my downtime I unwind by attending spin classes, spending time with friends and loved ones, and spending time on one of my guilty pleasures – […]
Maddison Chow on Indigenous Student Research in Kinesiology
My name is Maddison Chow and I am a 5th year Kinesiology student in the Health Sciences stream, minoring in Biology. I am currently a mentee in the Indigenous Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program (IURMP), which provides a four-month opportunity for Indigenous students to explore the world of research through partnership with a UBC faculty member. […]
Aspiring Indigenous Student Researchers Paired with KIN Faculty Mentors
The Indigenous Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program (IURMP) is a UBC initiative for Indigenous undergraduate students who wish to gain a glimpse into the world of research by being paired with a faculty member on campus. This is the fourth year the program has run. Past students have credited their ability to obtain paid undergraduate research […]
Student profile: Andy Hung
Hey everyone! My name is Andy and I’m in my 5th year of KIN’s Interdisciplinary stream. I love the field of Kinesiology because it encompasses a wide range of disciplines. The School reflects this in its diverse course offerings and as a result, it has opened many doors for me to engage in a […]
Congratulations to Drs. Mark Carpenter, J. Tim Inglis, and to Eveline Pasman, Bastiaan Bloem, Martin McKeown and Taylor W.Cleworth on their publication
Congratulations to faculty members, Drs. Mark Carpenter and J. Tim Inglis and fellow members of the Origins of Balance Deficits and Falls cluster, Bastiaan Bloem, Martin McKeown and Taylor W.Cleworth on their recent publication: “A Novel MRI Compatible Balance Simulator to Detect Postural Instability in Parkinson’s Disease”, which was recently published in Frontiers in Neurology […]
Active Kids 2018/2019 Year In Review
Active Kids has completed it’s 2018/2019 Annual Report! It contains more information about who we are, and highlights some of our favorite success stories from Kin students and community partners initiatives that took place during the last full academic year. We invite you to view it on our website If you would like to get […]
Congratulations to Canada West Hall of Fame inductee: Thelma Wright
UBC Kin alum, the 1973 Physical Education and 1974 Education graduate Thelma Wright, was announced Thursday as the 68th Canada West Hall of Fame inductee. She is the first addition of the New Year, as the conference continues its march to 100 inductees during the 2019-20 season. The only UBC female track athlete to appear […]