Congratulations to all SPPH’s 2024 fall graduates!
The School of Population and Public Health extends a heartfelt congratulations to our fall graduates on the completion of their degree from UBC!
SPPH PhD student Bronte Johnston awarded the 2023 Graduate and Fellowship Research Award in Women’s Health
Congratulations to our PhD student Bronte Johnston who was awarded the 2023 Graduate and Fellowship Research Award in Women’s Health! This competition was supported thanks to the dedicated funding provided by the BC Ministry of Health in partnership with the BC Women’s Health Foundation. The Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) launched this award in 2020 with […]
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 […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day with SPPH students
In honour of International Women’s Day, we are proud to introduce four outstanding female student representatives from the School of Population and Public Health. These students are committed to driving positive change in the field of population and public health. This year, in alignment with the 2024 theme #InspireInclusion, the IWD organization asked women to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Aboriginal Steering Committee at HELP
April 28 is a national day of mourning to remember workers who lost their lives on the job. The death of each worker is an immeasurable loss and has devastating consequences for families and friends.
Celebrating Pride Month and Indigenous History Month 2023
September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, a day to recognize the tragic legacy and ongoing impacts of the residential school system for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Canada. As we continue the work to recognize and accept the reality of Canada’s colonial history, consider joining the following activities […]
Celebrating SPPH’s Remarkable Spring Graduates
In a heartfelt celebration, the UBC School of Population and Public Health extends its warmest congratulations to this year’s spring graduates. We are immensely proud of their unwavering determination, tireless efforts, and commitment to excellence, which have made a lasting impact on their academic journey. As we reflect on their accomplishments, our admiration for their […]
Introducing New Part-Time REDI Lead at SPPH
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Clinical Professor Dr. Sue Mills as the new part-time REDI Lead at SPPH. With a strong commitment to driving positive change and passion for fostering inclusive spaces, her appointment brings valuable expertise to the School. Dr. Mills’ involvement with the REDI committee at SPPH has illuminated the […]
SPPH Welcomes New Program Director, Accreditation and Quality Improvement
We are excited to announce that Dr. Patricia Janssen has been appointed as the new Program Director, Accreditation and Quality Improvement at SPPH. Dr. Janssen is an esteemed academic with an extensive background in public health research and education. In her new role, Dr. Janssen will report to the School Director and be responsible for […]
Dr. Patricia Janssen is Revolutionizing Prenatal Education with SmartMom
Prenatal education by text message is working, UBC research shows Prenatal education isn’t what it used to be. The days of expectant parents gathering in community centres to learn breathing techniques for labour were in decline even before smartphone apps came along to put such information at people’s fingertips. Pandemic prohibitions against group gatherings accelerated […]
National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S
May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). It is a day to honour and remember the countless Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people who have experienced disproportionate violence in Canada. This day is also known as Red Dress Day, commemorated by wearing […]
New Book on AI Ethics by Anita Ho
Anita Ho, PhD, MPH, Clinical Associate Professor, has recently published a book, “Live Like Nobody is Watching: Relational Autonomy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Health Monitoring,” which has been released by Oxford University Press. This thought-provoking book dives deep into the complex socio-relational factors that surround the promotion of AI health monitoring and its […]
Apply for a Scholarship: Tobacco Simulation Modeling Course
Request For Application for Scholarships Summer Course on Tobacco Simulation Modeling University of Michigan Summer Session in Epidemiology Deadline: 11:59pm ET on Friday, May 12, 2023 The Center for the Assessment of Tobacco Regulations (CAsToR) is offering scholarships for a short course on tobacco simulation modeling (EPID 730) to be offered during the University of […]
SPPH Celebrates Faculty Careers and Retirements
The School of Population and Public Health recently held a special event to celebrate the distinguished careers and retirements of several esteemed faculty members: Peter Berman, a health economist who has been instrumental in developing innovative methods to evaluate healthcare systems’ performance and developing cost-effective interventions. Jane Buxton, who has made invaluable contributions to the […]
Join us: Inaugural Anne Crichton Lecture
Join us for the Inaugural Anne Crichton Lecture: March 10, 2023 at 8:45 am Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront Ballroom 1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC A Health Economist’s Perspective on Value-Based Health Care in Canada Lecturer: Fiona Clement, Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary Provinces have been halting in their adoption of value-based […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day with SPPH faculty
Observed annually on March 8th, International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of women in all spheres and serves as a call to action for gender equity and women’s rights. The Government of Canada’s theme for 2023 is “Every Woman Counts,” reminding us that women from all ages and all walks of […]
Black History Month 2023
Learning Black people’s history, celebrating Black excellence, and amplifying Black voices are essential to practicing meaningful allyship and are necessary steps in working towards health equity. As leaders and contributors in public health, there are endless opportunities to foster cultural awareness, highlight marginalized voices, and honour the impact that Black people have made and continue to make in Canada and in their communities. Black […]
SPPH at the 2022 Faculty of Medicine Awards Reception
On January 16, 2023, the Faculty of Medicine honoured department members at at their annual Awards Reception hosted by the Dean. Joined by SPPH director and members, the reception celebrated the outstanding faculty and staff who continue to dedicate themselves in transforming health for everyone through innovative research, teaching excellence, and service to the University. […]
Early Bird Tickets: CHSPR Annual Health Policy Conference
Mark your calendars! The early bird registration deadline is approaching on Feb 10th for the 35th Annual UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research (CHSPR) Health Policy Conference – Value Judgements: Focusing on Patients’ Health and Health Care Outcomes. CHSPR’s long-standing conference promotes discussion between policy-makers, academics, providers, patients and national organizations on timely […]
SPPH Alumni co-create a “toolkit” for intercultural mentors of African students
SPPH alumni Andrews Nartey and Marian Orhierhor are among the latest recipients of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The program aims to support a transformative network of young people and institutions leading inclusive and equitable socio-economic change in Africa. Essential to this work are addressing the systemic barriers in higher education, building innovative solutions, strengthening capacity, and […]
Celebrating Dr. Ruth Elwood Martin: Faculty Community Service Award
Seven exceptional UBC alumni were recognized on November 14th for their extraordinary work and contributions at the annual alumni UBC Achievement Awards. Among this year’s recipients who have demonstrated years of commitment and passion for a better world is SPPH’s Dr. Ruth Elwood Martin, MD ’79, who received the Faculty Community Service Award. Dr. Ruth Elwood Martin, a renowned […]
Meet our fall grad: Alexander Tam
On November 25th, SPPH celebrated the fall graduation of our 2022 students. We’re pleased to recognize over 30 graduates from the MHA, PhD, MPH MSc, and MHSc programs. Meet one of our exceptional grads below, Alexander Tam (MSc in Population and Public Health), based in Richmond BC, and get to know his academic journey! What […]
UBC Doctoral Student Scholars Contributing to Public Good
SPPH PhD students Lisa Ritland, Ace Chan and Rachel Ramsden are among the 45 new doctoral students for the 2022/23 cohort of Public Scholars. Launched in 2015, UBC’s Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) recognizes doctoral students pursuing their research beyond traditional methods and are working in collaborative ways for the public good. Lisa Ritland’s project, Intersectoral […]
Vancouver part of multi-million dollar Healthy Cities project
Vancouver is one of 10 cities in a multi-million dollar partnership to investigate how to develop cities to equitably support healthier lives, whilst also protecting the planet. Photo credit: gtriay/Pixabay
Older patients and families could pay the price of slowing health care spending
Canada and British Columbia are no exceptions to the worldwide trend of smaller increases to health-care spending. But the impacts of slowing growth in health-care spending should be examined, according to new research by Associate Professor Kimberlyn McGrail. Photo credit: StockSnap/Pixabay
Saving lives through interventions that address pre-eclampsia
Professor Joel Singer outlines how the Gates Foundation-funded CLIP cluster randomized controlled trial aims to save lives through community-level interventions that address pre-eclampsia. Photo credit: Pexels/Pixabay
Investigating how children’s health behaviour changes when starting high school
Research Highlight: Professor Louise Masse’s project will examine how physical activity, sedentary behaviour and diet changes when children move from elementary to high school, with the potential to change unhealthy behaviours seen during this period. Photo credit: stevepb/Pixabay