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Congratulations Adam Lukasiewicz, Recipient of the 2025 President’s Staff Award for Leadership
Sep 23, 2025
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)
Aug 27, 2025
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
Aug 22, 2025
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
Jul 23, 2025
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
Jul 16, 2025
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. […]