Congratulations to Dr. Mariana Brussoni, recipient of the 2024 Joe L. Frost Award for distinguished research from the US Play Coalition
Dr. Mariana Brussoni has been honoured with the 2024 Joe L. Frost Award for distinguished research from the US Play Coalition. This award is given in recognition of a body of exceptional research that has enhanced and expanded the study of play. Dr. Mariana Brussoni is the Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership, and […]
Dr. Farah Shroff appointed to the governing board of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Dr. Farah Shroff, an associate of the School of Population and Public Health and Department of Family Practice at the University of British Columbia, has been appointed to the governing board of the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Authority. The board of directors is responsible for setting VCH’s Vision, Values, Pillars, and the strategic direction of […]
National Day of Mourning 2024
Marked annually in Canada on April 28, the National Day of Mourning is a day to remember and honour individuals who have lost their lives or suffered injuries due to workplace tragedies. It’s also a day to collectively renew our commitment to improving health and safety in the workplace and to preventing further injuries, illnesses […]
SPPH PhD Candidate Hallie Dau receives the 2023-24 UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Congratulations to PhD Candidate Hallie Dau at the UBC School of Population and Public Health on receiving the 2023-24 UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award! In recognition of the valuable role that Graduate Teaching Assistants play in our programs, UBC annually honours GTAs with the Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award. Up to 19 winners are […]
UBC SPPH unveils revamped occupational and environmental health lab
The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has unveiled its newly renovated Occupational and Environmental Health Teaching and Research Lab. The renovated lab, which opened in September 2023, is a joint teaching and research space for the Master of Science (MSc) students and faculty in the Occupational […]
SPPH doctoral student Amarildo Ceka works with MOSAIC BC to transform local health
SPPH doctoral student Amarildo Ceka is working with community partner Mimoza Pachuku from MOSAIC BC to address priority issues across B.C. They are awarded the 2023-24 Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund for their project, named “SCOPE Social and Civic Opportunities: Pathways to Equity Program.” CUES funding is paid directly to community partners and prioritizes reciprocal, […]
MPH student Simrat Mahil awarded 2024 Chapman & Innovation Grant
We’re delighted to announce that Master of Public Health (MPH) student Simrat Mahil has been awarded 2024 Chapman & Innovation Grant from the UBC Centre for Community Engaged Learning. This $10,000 grant will support Simrat’s innovative project in partnership with Sher Vancouver, a registered charity for South Asian LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. The project […]
Our Village: From Local to Global | Candidate for Director, School of Population and Public Health, UBC
The School of Population and Public Health invites you to a Presentation and Vision Statement by Dr. Aslam Anis, Professor, School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia Dr. Aslam Anis is a Candidate for Director, School of Population and Public Health, UBC. Title: Our Village: From Local to Global […]