Congratulations to all SPPH’s 2023 fall graduates!
The School of Population and Public Health extends a heartfelt congratulations to our fall graduates on the completion of their degree from the University of British Columbia! We’re so proud of all they have accomplished and how much they have overcome to reach graduation day. Last week, the SPPH Fall Graduation Reception provided a joyous […]
Warm Greetings and Happy Holidays
Dear SPPH Faculty, Staff and Students, As we bid farewell to 2023 and eagerly anticipate the winter break, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations and deep appreciation to our community. This year is full of challenges and triumphs, and I am grateful to have this opportunity to reflect on the resilience and achievements […]
Meet the researchers shaping a healthier future for children in Canada
The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) stands as a cornerstone of excellence in research and advocacy for public health in BC, Canada and beyond. With a commitment to improving societal health, SPPH serves as a catalyst for evidence-informed policies and programs that nurture the well-being of communities. Embarking on our ongoing series spotlighting […]
SPPH doctoral students awarded the 2023 Health System Impact Fellowship
Congratulations to SPPH doctoral students Esteban J. Valencia and Zeina Waheed for being awarded the 2023 Health System Impact Fellowship! On November 9, the Honorable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced an investment of more than $4.7M in the Health System Impact Fellowship program. This program aims to help researchers’ career development by having them […]
Dr. Mariana Brussoni co-developed a new online tool to help teachers take their classes outdoors
Researchers from UBC and BC Children’s Hospital have launched a new online Outdoor Play and Learning tool, to help parents, caregivers and educators gain the skills and confidence to support outdoor play and learning in elementary schools from kindergarten through Grade 7. The researchers have studied outdoor play for more than a decade and they want […]