Meet SPPH’s 2026 Bill Meekison Memorial Scholarship award winners
The School of Population and Public Health is proud to celebrate this years’s Bill Meekison Memorial Scholarship in Public Health award winners.
Meet OEH Alumni Changemaker 2026: Judith Anderson
The OEH Alumni Changemaker Award recognizes outstanding alumni of the UBC MSc in Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) program whose work has advanced practice, research, policy, education, or the OEH community.
Supporting a healthier workplace through indoor plants
SPPH was pleased to receive $1,500 through UBC’s Healthy Workplace Initiatives Fund (HWIP) for Innovative New Idea to support our Workplace Indoor Plants Initiative.
Advancing Exposure Science Collaborations to Improve the Health of Workers in British Columbia
SPPH Research Seminar Series: Join us on Sept 11, from 12:30-1:30 PM. Click to RSVP and learn more!
SPPH Scholar Day & Alumni Careers Panel 2026
Calling all SPPH students and residents! Do you have a poster from a previous scholarly presentation? We want to showcase your work! RSVP by Sept. 11, 2026.
SPPH researchers awarded more than $5.1 million in CIHR funding
SPPH researchers have been awarded more than $5.1 million in federal funding through the CIHR Project Grant: Spring 2026 competition.
Meet OEH Alumni Changemaker 2026: Igor Burstyn
The OEH Alumni Changemaker Award recognizes outstanding alumni of the UBC MSc in Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) program whose work has advanced practice, research, policy, education, or the OEH community.
SPPH researchers receive Engage Awards to advance community-connected research
SPPH researchers are among the recipients of the inaugural Engage Awards from Micheal Smith Health Research BC, a new initiative supporting collaborative, community-connected health research across B.C.
Dr. Gina Ogilvie receives 2026 Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in Cancer Research
The 2026 Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in Cancer Research has been awarded to Dr. Gina Ogilvie for transforming cervical cancer prevention worldwide.
Dr. Silvia Stringhini awarded $602K CIHR grant to study the long-term health impacts of parental leave in Canada
Dr. Silvia Stringhini, Professor at SPPH, has been awarded a five-year Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant of $602,056 to lead a national study examining how parental leave policies shape the health of mothers, children and families across Canada.
Where creativity meets community: Inside SPPH’s Art Nights
What began as two colleagues staying after work to make art has grown into a welcoming community where creativity, connection, and wellbeing come together. Co-founded by SPPH Project Manager Somaya Iqubal and Senior Lab Technician Misha Zvekic, Art Night offers a relaxed space for people across UBC to unwind, share creative projects, and build meaningful […]
SPPH researchers receive federal funding to address social and economic challenges
SPPH researchers are among the recipients of new funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
Recognizing student excellence at SPPH
SPPH is proud to celebrate student award recipients whose academic excellence, research achievements and leadership are making a difference in public health.
Meet OEH Alumni Changemaker 2026: Quinn Danyluk
The OEH Alumni Changemaker Award recognizes outstanding alumni of the UBC MSc in Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) program whose work has advanced practice, research, policy, education, or the OEH community.
5 surprising things to know about heat and your health
Here’s what UBC public health experts want you to know about keeping safe during the next heat wave.
SPPH welcomes new Assistant Professor, Dr. Chenoa Matthews
We are excited to announce that Dr. Chenoa Matthews will be joining the School of Population and Public Health as an Assistant Professor, tenure-track, on September 1, 2026.
Drs. Anne Gadermann & Eva Oberle appointed interim Co-Directors, Human Early Learning Partnership
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anne Gadermann and Dr. Eva Oberle as interim Co-Directors of the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP), effective to September 30, 2027.
Dr. Daniel Steel appointed interim Director, W. Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Daniel Steel has been appointed interim Director, W. Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics (CAE), effective to December 31, 2027.
Children of mothers with congenital heart disease face higher risk of developmental vulnerability
Children born to mothers with congenital heart disease are more likely to experience developmental challenges by the time they start school, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia and the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden.
Student Spotlight: Donald Wiah’s MSc OEH Journey
Meet Donald Wiah, an international MSc OEH student who graduated this May. Read on to learn more about his journey and what drives his passion for occupational and environmental hygiene.
Cancer Prevention Research Cluster receives CIHR grant to support 2026 Trainee Research Day
The one-day, in-person event will showcase trainee-led research spanning cancer risk reduction, early detection, survivorship, and equitable approaches to cancer prevention and care.
Recognizing student excellence at SPPH
SPPH is proud to celebrate student award recipients whose academic excellence, research achievements and leadership are making a difference in public health.
SPPH faculty honoured at UBC Faculty of Medicine Academic Gowns and Emeriti Recognition Ceremony
On June 2, 2026, the UBC Faculty of Medicine Dean’s Office hosted its annual Academic Gowns and Emeriti Recognition Ceremony.
Meet OEH Alumni Changemaker 2026: Bianca Malouf
The OEH Alumni Changemaker Award recognizes outstanding alumni of the UBC MSc in Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) program whose work has advanced practice, research, policy, education, or the OEH community.
Student Spotlight: Zainab Mohammad’s MSc OEH Journey
Meet Zainab Mohammad, a MSc OEH student who graduated this May. We asked Zainab about her journey, her experience in the program, and what’s next for her.
Meet OEH Alumni Changemaker 2026: Aaron Agyeman
The OEH Alumni Changemaker Award recognizes outstanding alumni of the UBC MSc in Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) program whose work has advanced practice, research, policy, education, or the OEH community.
SPPH faculty gather for teaching workshop and instructor appreciation BBQ
On June 11, faculty and instructors from SPPH gathered for the annual Preparing for Teaching workshop and Instructor Appreciation BBQ.
Indigenous History Month
June commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada.
Pride at UBC
At UBC, we’re proud to celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff!
MPH students claim national title at the 2026 CES Case Competition
We are thrilled to share that a UBC MPH team captured the national title at the 2026 Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) Case Competition, held in Edmonton on May 25, 2026.
SPPH undergraduate students produce knowledge translation products for global health course
This spring, undergraduate students in SPPH 481D: Global Health Policy and Systems participated in semester-long group projects that focused on exploring one specific health policy issue in a context of their choosing. We invite you to explore their work.
Anne Gadermann’s Canada Research Chair renewed to advance youth mental health research
Anne Gadermann, Associate Professor at SPPH, has been renewed as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Bio-Eco-Social Determinants of Child and Youth Mental Health.
Celebrating UBC SPPH spring 2026 graduates
SPPH proudly celebrated its Spring 2026 graduates during a special reception following UBC Convocation.
Kids who take risks at play make faster, smarter decisions in traffic
“Keeping children safe means letting them take risks,” said Dr. Mariana Brussoni.
SPPH PhD candidate wins prestigious international WDPI award
Jacynthe L’Heureux, a PhD candidate at SPPH, has been selected as the winner of the WDPI Patrick Loisel Student Abstract Award.
Jackson Loyal receives the Dr. Anne Crichton Award for Publication
The annual award recognizes a trainee (student, resident or post-doc) at SPPH who has published or presented the most impactful scholarly work in the previous 12 months on a topic related to health services and systems. Congratulations, Jackson!
Addressing forced resilience: Indigenous experiences with genomic medicine in BC
A newly published study examines how systemic barriers in health care shape Indigenous families’ views about genomic medicine in British Columbia.
Community update on Canvas following cyber incident
The UBC community’s access to Canvas is currently unavailable due to a cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the company that owns and operates Canvas.
Asian Heritage Month
Explore resources and see what’s happening at UBC.
UBC MHA student David Yang receives 2026 Robert Wood Johnson Award
Congratulations to UBC MHA student, David Yang, on receiving the 2026 Robert Wood Johnson Award!
Dr. Amy Salmon reappointed Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs
We are pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Amy Salmon as Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs for a second three-year term, effective to March 31, 2029.
National Day of Mourning
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.
SPPH Hosts Public Health Roundtable with PHAC President Nancy Hamzawi
SPPH was pleased to welcome colleagues to a special roundtable discussion featuring Nancy Hamzawi, President of the Public Health Agency of Canada last week.
In Memory of Dr. Shane Pointe
We gather in remembrance and gratitude to honour the life of Dr. Shane Pointe, a beloved Musqueam Elder whose passing is deeply felt across our communities.
Advancing Health and Safety: The First OEH Alumni Changemaker Awards
The inaugural cohort of six award recipients celebrated at the OEH Alumni Engagement Night on March 2, 2026. Congratulations to the awardees!
Mpox Vaccination in Canada: What worked, what didn’t, and what can we learn to improve future outbreak response?
SPPH Research Seminar Series: Join us on April 24, from 12-1 PM. Click to RSVP and learn more!
Dr. Trevor Corneil appointed Assistant Dean, PGME, Engagement & Regional Support
SPPH is pleased to share that Dr. Trevor Corneil has been appointed Assistant Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), Engagement and Regional Support, in the UBC Faculty of Medicine, effective April 1, 2026.
Empowering Indigenous Futures: A Health Research Presentation Series
SPPH warmly invites you to Empowering Indigenous Futures: A Health Research Presentation Series, a four-part series exploring Indigenous-led perspectives on health, governance, and equity.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
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Dr. Amee Manges receives over $2.5M to advance genomic innovation
Dr. Amee Manges, professor at SPPH, awarded $2.5M to advance genomic solutions.