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Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl receives 2015 Joseph Zins Distinguished Scholar Award

CASEL’s Distinguished Scholar Awards are presented to researchers for their achievements in the field of social and emotional learning.

Dr. Craig Mitton wins UBC Killam Teaching Prize

Dr. Mitton is a professor and Director of the UBC Master of Health Administration (MHA) program. In 2012 he received SPPH’s CJG Mackenzie Prize for Excellence in Teaching.

SPPH garners three new Canada Research Chairs, plus one renewal

Drs Gardy, Law, Ogilvie, and Schechter received Canada Research Chair appointments.

Children of residential school survivors and victims of childhood sexual abuse are at increased risk of sexual assault

Women who had a parent who attended a residential school were 2.35 times more likely to be sexually assaulted.

SPPH Student Association launch event, April 8

Join your fellow SPPH students for the launch of the new SPPH student association and help shape its future academic and social activities. The Association of Population and Public Health Students (TAPPHS) hopes to be an organized student voice representing the interests of the School’s graduate students. Wednesday, April 8, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm […]

Applications open for Northview Ventures Business of Science Scholarship

Northview Ventures is excited to announce the second annual Business of Science Scholarship. The award is designed to encourage students to expand their thinking towards the impact of scientific research and potential for commercial application. The goal of this program is to expose students to a Life Sciences community focused on real-world practicality of research and […]

BC’s prestigious Robinson and Elliot awards presented

Dr. Reka Gustafson received The James M. Robinson Award for significant contributions to public health, while Dr. Eric Young accepted the George Elliot Award for lifetime contribution to public health.