MPH students meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
On June 25, students from the Master of Public Health program had the opportunity to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – a UBC alumnus (BEd’98). This special event, hosted by SPPH Professor Paul Kershaw, took place at Robson Square in Vancouver. We are proud of our students for representing UBC’s School of Population and […]
SPPH welcomes new Program Directors and Division Head and Centre Director
The School of Population and Public Health is welcoming new Program Directors and Division Head and Centre Director this July. As we welcome our new leadership, we would also like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Paul Kershaw (MPH Program Director), Dr. Jason Sutherland (MHSc Program Director), and Dr. David Silver (Director […]
Dr. Patricia Janssen’s SmartParent program expands from British Columbia to Nova Scotia
The journey to parenthood can be overwhelming, but a UBC-led support program is here to help. SmartParent, developed by UBC School of Population and Public Health’s Dr. Patricia Janssen and her research team, has expanded from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, offering tailored prenatal education through convenient text messages. Initially launched in British Columbia in […]
Trevor Dummer promoted to Full Professor
Congratulations to Dr. Trevor Dummer on his promotion to Full Professor, effective July 1, 2024! Dr. Trevor Dummer is a distinguished health geographer who has dedicated his career to understanding the complex relationship between the environment and human health. He brings a wealth of experience in research and administrative leadership to the School of Population […]
Two incoming Indigenous MPH students awarded Indigenous Graduate Fellowship
We are thrilled to announce Nicole Jules and Junelle Knihniski, the incoming Indigenous students of the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program, as the recipients of the prestigious Indigenous Graduate Fellowship (IGF). For the first time this year, UBC has extended this opportunity to Indigenous students in professional programs. The IGF, awarded based on […]
UBC SPPH researchers leading two projects supported by SSHRC Partnership Development Grants
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced more than $51 million to support 90 research partnerships across Canada. This investment, through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada’s Partnership Grants and Partnership Development Grants, provides researchers from different disciplines and postsecondary institutions the opportunity to work together on challenging […]
SPPH doctoral students receive prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Three doctoral students in the School of Population and Public Health have been honoured with the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) for their work advancing health research. Across Canada, 166 doctoral students received the Vanier CGS. The 2024 recipients were revealed as part of a Government of Canada announcement on May 28. “Canada […]
June is Pride month
June is Pride month! At UBC, we’re proud to celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff. Explore the many Pride activities at our Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, connect with your community, and reflect on what each of us can do to support 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. Find Pride events and resources: https://events.ubc.ca/pride/
UBC SPPH’s Dr. Daniel Vigo appointed as B.C.’s Chief Scientific Advisor to improve care for people with complex mental-health, addiction challenges
Dr. Daniel Vigo, a psychiatrist and an assistant professor of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, has been appointed as British Columbia (B.C.)’s Chief Scientific Advisor for Psychiatry, Toxic Drugs & Concurrent Disorders. Announced by B.C. Premiere David Eby on Wednesday, June 5, Dr. Vigo will focus on improving care for individuals with severe […]
UBC SPPH researcher Ehsan Karim launches Open Educational Resource for Advanced Epidemiological Methods
Dr. Ehsan Karim, an Assistant Professor at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) and an Academy of Translational Medicine (ATM) Member, has launched Epi-OER, a comprehensive Open Educational Resource (OER) for Advanced Epidemiological Methods, with support from the UBC OER Fund Implementation Grant and SPPH. Published in April 2024, this free resource features 14 […]
Indigenous History Month: June 2024
June commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada. The month encourages people to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, heritage, resilience, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country. Find events and resources: https://events.ubc.ca/indigenous-history-month/
UBC MHA student Sukhpreet Gill receives Robert Wood Johnson Award for her contributions to health services management
UBC Master of Health Administration (MHA) student Sukhpreet Gill has received the Robert Wood Johnson Award for her individual achievements and promising contributions to health services management. Sukhpreet Gill, a graduating student in the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, UBC School of Population and Public Health, was among six awardees who received this honour […]