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Congrats Qwisun Yoon-Potkins
Congratulations to Sameena Karim Jamal on her defense

Congratulations to Sameena Karim Jamal on her defense

A big congratulations to Sameena Karim Jamal, who, with aplomb, defended her dissertation titled Ethnocultural Pluralism and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Thank you to the examining committee Dr Lynette Shultz, External Examiner Dr. Samson Nashon, University Examiner Dr. Jude Walker, University Examiner Dr  Wendy Carr, Committee Member and also to committee member Dr. […]

Interview – No letter grades for B.C. students up to grade 9
Congratulations to Dr. Gleason for the SSHRCC Explore Grant for 2023-2024
Call for contributions – 17th conference on Higher Education Reform

Call for contributions – 17th conference on Higher Education Reform

International Conference on Higher Education Reform (HER)

Re-imagining SDG 4 in the Changing Modalities of Online Higher Education

Re-imagining SDG 4 in the Changing Modalities of Online Higher Education

https://edst.educ.ubc.ca/events/event/re-imagining-sdg-4-in-the-changing-modalities-of-online-higher-education-evidence-from-northern-india/

Current Migration/Integration Challenges in Europe and the Role of Adult Education (Research)
New article – International Undergraduate Students and the Employability Game

New article – International Undergraduate Students and the Employability Game

Undergraduate students who work report pressures related to juggling studies and part-time work. Working international students often face additional pressures related to the higher costs of studying and the desire to keep doors to migration open. This Working Paper explores some of the pressures and student responses, drawing on data from international students who were […]

New article – Learning technology beyond positivism and criticism: Reconnecting learning with society through online teaching
Professor Ruitenberg has received the 2023 Distinguished Service Award of the CPES

Professor Ruitenberg has received the 2023 Distinguished Service Award of the CPES

Professor Claudia Ruitenberg has received the 2023 Distinguished Service Award of the Canadian Philosophy of Education Society (CPES). The award is given for “important contributions in teaching, research, and professional service to philosophy of education in Canada over an extended period of time.” In addition to her teaching and research, Claudia has held various offices in […]