Meet SPPH REDI Leader: Patricia Janssen
In this REDI Leader spotlight, we speak with Patricia Janssen, Professor at the School of Population and Public Health.
SPPH students receive Best Student Oral Presentation Awards at the 2025 Canadian Association on Research on Work and Health (CARWH) Conference in Ottawa
Chizitara Nkwopara, a recent MSc OEH graduate, and Harman Sandhu, a current MSc OEH student, received the Best Student Oral Presentation Awards at this year’s national event.
Unlocking the Potential of Health Administrative Data: Advanced Methods for Causal Inference and Prediction in Multiple Sclerosis
Presentation: Unlocking the Potential of Health Administrative Data: Advanced Methods for Causal Inference and Prediction in Multiple Sclerosis Date and Time: Friday, June 27 from 9-10 AM (PDT) Location: In-person: B104, School of Population and Public Health, 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Online: Zoom If attending on Zoom, please register using the link below to […]
Indigenous History Month: See what’s happening at UBC
June commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada
Building a More Welcoming Movement Toward a Just Culture
Join REDI’s Fourth Annual Symposium on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, to meet health care professionals, researchers, EDI experts, and educators
Celebrating UBC SPPH Spring 2025 Graduates
The School of Population and Public Health hosts reception to congratulate newest grads
SPPH Seminar: Freedom and the Ethics of Promoting Plant-Based Foods in University Food Services
Dr. Daniel Steel will be giving a presentation on Friday, May 23 from 9-10 AM (PDT).
SPPH Seminar: The ASPIRE program: Lessons from Two Decades of Global Health Research
Dr.Gina Ogilvie and Nadia Mithani will be giving a presentation on Friday, April 25 from 9-10 AM on Lessons from Two Decades of Global Health Research.
Building bridges for global health: UBC SPPH and Kenya’s AMIU sign landmark cooperation agreement
The UBC School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) and Amref International University (AMIU) in Kenya sign Statement of Cooperation to address global health challenges through collaborative research and education.
Recognizing the 2024/25 Student Community Builders in the UBC Master of Public Health Program
This year, we extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the outgoing student facilitators Catalina Ionescu, Khushi Khandelwal, and Abita Venkatesh, who have done an exceptional job in encouraging student engagement and building community.
School connectedness critical for transgender and gender-diverse youth mental well-being
A new study reveals that transgender and gender-diverse youth experience significantly lower mental well-being compared to their cisgender peers, with school connectedness emerging as the most crucial factor for promoting their well-being.
UBC SPPH researchers receive seed grant funding for tackling critical health priorities in B.C.
UBC SPPH researchers Adam Esterbrook, Craig Mitton, and Paul Kershaw have been awarded funding under the Ministry of Health Research Seed Grant program for 2024/25, run in partnership with UBC Health.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, an intentional opportunity to celebrate and recognize the valuable contributions of trans community members – and reflect on how we can all contribute to trans inclusion.
UBC SPPH’s Dr. Khumbo Kalua awarded seed funding for Global South collaboration
Dr. Khumbo Kalua has been awarded $10,000 in seed funding to advance global collaboration in global health education.
Canada must step up as the global leader in pandemic preparedness
UBC SPPH’s Dean Regier discusses how Canada has the tools, the talent and the responsibility to lead.
SPPH Seminar: Teaching by Texting to Improve Maternal and Infant Outcomes
This seminar will present theoretical frameworks underlying the utility of text messaging as a strategy for changing health related behaviour.
UBC Launches Innovative Master of Global Health Program to Address Worldwide Health Challenges
The University of British Columbia’s School of Population and Public Health is proud to announce the launch of its Master of Global Health (MGH) program, western Canada’s only standalone professional global health graduate program.
Most B.C. youth aren’t meeting Canada’s movement guidelines—and it could be impacting their mental health
New study from UBC SPPH shows children are struggling to meet national recommendations for physical activity, sleep and screen time, but those who do report better mental health and well-being.
Celebrating the International Women’s Day 2025
International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8 to recognize and celebrate cis and trans women’s achievements, challenge biases, and reflect on and advance efforts towards greater gender equality.
UBC SPPH researchers awarded $5 million through CIHR Project Grants
UBC School of Population and Public Health researchers have been awarded $5 million in federal funding to lead critical health research aimed at improving the lives of people across B.C., Canada and the world.
Book Launch: Effective Pandemic Response: Linking Evidence, Intervention, Politics, Organization, and Governance with Drs. Peter Berman and David Patrick
Join us for an engaging discussion on global health preparedness and response at the launch of Effective Pandemic Response: Linking Evidence, Intervention, Politics, Organization, and Governance.
Celebrate π (Pie) Day at SPPH!
Join us on March 14th in the SPPH Lobby at 2PM for π (Pie) Day!
Gathering Together: Indigenous Student Dinner hosted by Indigenous Leaders at PHSA/BCCDC and UBC SPPH
On January 20, the Indigenous Leaders at PHSA/BCCDC and UBC SPPH hosted its inaugural Gathering Together: Indigenous Student Dinner at the UBC Medical Student and Alumni Centre.
Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Explore events and resources at UBC to learn, engage and celebrate.
Meet our Alumni: Jessica Wakeling, Director, Clinical Operations, Fraser Health Authority
She says the Master of Health Administration helped her transition to a career in management.
Dr. Jason Sutherland appointed Director, Centre for Health Services & Policy Research
Dr. Jason Sutherland has been appointed Director, Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, effective to October 31, 2029.
SPPH Seminar Series: Preventing Childhood Asthma and Allergy: The Neglected Impacts of Antibiotic Stewardship and Human Milk Exposure in Infants
Preventing Childhood Asthma and Allergy: The Neglected Impacts of Antibiotic Stewardship and Human Milk Exposure in Infants.
Meet UBC SPPH’s new faculty – Ana Komparic
The School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia welcomes Dr. Ana Komparic, Assistant Professor of Public Health and Applied Ethics.
Dr. Gina Ogilvie elected to Royal Society of Canada
Congratulations to Dr. Gina Ogilvie, a Professor of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, on her induction into the esteemed Royal Society of Canada as part of the RSC College’s 2024 cohort!
Holiday message from Dr. Aslam Anis, Director of SPPH
As we prepare to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the winter break, I want to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt congratulations and deep gratitude to our community.
UBC Public Health researchers transforming evidence into impact with 2024 Health Research BC funding
Four projects led by researchers at SPPH have received new funding from Michael Smith Health Research BC through the 2024 Convening & Collaborating program.
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!
Meet SPPH REDI Leader: Adrienne Toye
In this REDI Leader spotlight, we speak with Adrienne Toye, Strategic Communications Lead of the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) as well as the Chair of HELP’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (DEIA) Committee.
New book on cancer prevention edited by Trevor Dummer
Through a series of geographically diverse case studies, the book examines cancer risk factors, such as exposure to environmental carcinogens, access to screening services, and cancer prevention policies, actions and initiatives.