Dr. Carolyn McEwen awarded the Killam Teaching Prize
In recognition of her outstanding commitment to education, Dr. Carolyn McEwen has been awarded the prestigious 2023/2024 Killam Teaching Prize. This award, presented annually by the Killam Endowment Fund, celebrates faculty members who exhibit excellence in teaching, as nominated by students, colleagues, and alumni. Dr. McEwen’s dedication to teaching, research, and community service sets her […]
Dr. David Wright Secures CIHR Grant for Novel Antipsychotic Side Effects Study
Dr. David Wright, in partnership with Dr. Margaret Hahn from the University of Toronto, has secured a significant grant from the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) for their project titled “Targeting the Exercise-Inducible Signalling Factor FGF21 as a Novel Approach to Alleviate the Side Effects of Antipsychotics.” This initiative addresses a pressing need within […]
UBC School of Kinesiology is Ranked 1st in North America and 3rd Globally According to the QS World University Rankings 2024
According to the 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings, the UBC School of Kinesiology, together with the UBC Okanagan School of Health and Exercise Sciences, holds the top position in North America and is ranked third globally for sports-related subjects. The QS University Rankings, renowned for their rigorous assessment methodology, have evaluated 1,500 institutions spanning […]
KIN Student Leadership Breakfast 2024
The School of Kinesiology held its annual 2023-24 Student Leadership Recognition and Awards Breakfast on April 5, 2024 at the Jack Poole Hall, Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre. Student Engagement Officer, Emily Speidel hosted the event, featuring an address by the School’s Director, Robert Boushel. These awards celebrate the exceptional contributions of Kinesiology students throughout […]
Dr. Eli Puterman elected to the Royal Society of Canada
School of Kinesiology Associate Professor, Dr. Eli Puterman, is among ten UBC faculty members who have been named by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) as new Fellows and new Members of the RSC College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists for 2023. Dr. Puterman was announced by the RSC as a Member of the […]
Dr. Guy Faulkner inducted as Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Kinesiology Professor, Dr. Guy Faulkner has been elected into the Canadian Academy of Health Science (CAHS) for 2023. Election to the Fellowship in the Academy is considered one of the highest honours for individuals in the Canadian health sciences community. Dr. Faulkner is among 48 new Fellows who are recognized by this honour for their […]
School of Kinesiology welcomes Dr. Daniel Gamu, Assistant Professor in Energy Metabolism, Exercise & Health
UBC’s School of Kinesiology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Daniel Gamu as an assistant professor in Energy Metabolism, Exercise and Health. Dr. Gamu joins the School following a postdoctoral fellowship awarded through Michael Smith Health Research in BC in the lab of Dr. William T. Gibson at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. […]
School of Kinesiology announces return of Vancouver Summer Program for 2023
The School of Kinesiology is excited to announce it will be participating in the Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) for 2023. VSP is an annual, four-week program that provides international students with the opportunity to discover what it’s like to live and learn in Canada and build friendships across the globe. The School has a long […]
UBC KIN celebrates largest graduating class in history
After crossing the stage on May 25, 2023, UBC Kinesiology graduates were joined by faculty, staff, friends, and family to celebrate and recognize their outstanding achievements at the School’s reception, held at Sage Bistro. The class of 2023 is the largest in KIN history, with 303 undergraduate students and 29 graduate students (MKin, MSc, PhD) […]
KIN students recognized for outstanding service and leadership at awards breakfast
The School of Kinesiology held the 2022-23 Student Leadership Recognition and Awards Breakfast on March 24, 2023 at the Jack Poole Hall, Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre. Student Engagement Officer, Emily Speidel, and Indigenous Academic Advisor, Robert Busch, co-hosted the event, which included an address by the School’s Director, Robert Boushel. The awards recognize the […]