UBC's support for wellbeing can be found threaded throughout strategic plans, in research projects across diverse disciplines, and embedded through a broad range of programs, services and initiatives across the University.
We invite you to learn more about how our community members are supporting wellbeing on our campuses and encourage you to share and celebrate your own research, stories of success and wellbeing champions!
University can be an exciting time--filled with new experiences – independence, and growth. But it can also bring many new challenges. In her new book It's All Good (Unless it's Not): Mental Health Tips and Self-Care Strategies for Undergrads, author and Sociology instructor…
UBC Health Promotion & Education partnered with SFU Health Promotion and BCcampus to host Thriving Beyond Campuses: Well-being in Learning Environments, a dialogue series that took place between November 2020 and February 2021. Over 200 faculty, educators, and staff attended the four-part…
Through innovative projects and his own teaching practice, Steven is committed to supporting student mental health and wellbeing and is actively involved in a variety of projects exploring the relationship between learning environments and student mental health. Recently, Steven has…
Join in an online session August 18-19, 2020 to share thoughts and approaches to fostering student wellbeing in online learning. Learn More
A researcher at the University of British Columbia says the COVID-19 pandemic has created an opportunity to study the relationship between exercise and mental health in adults who are 65 and older. Mark Beauchamp, a professor of exercise and health psychology, said he is looking…
The Chapman Learning Commons has added a walk station to its active workstation located on Level 3 of IKBLC. The new treadmill desk is a pilot project created in collaboration with UBC Recreation. It is a welcome addition to the two stationary bikes and an adjustable-height desk. The…
In collaboration with KIN 500, a pilot comprehensive exercise testing initiative will be provided to target student populations. Supervised by an exercise physiologist, student facilitators will administer a VO2 max test to participants. This will be launched in conjunction with a new movement…
Many studies have attempted to mitigate the negative health consequences of sedentary behavior (SB) in the work environment using standing desks. However, no studies have explored the use of standing desks in the home. Researchers in the UBC Department of Kinesiology evaluated interest, factors…
UPDATE The planning committee has decided to postpone the Building Connections Symposium following the recommendations of public health directives. We plan to reschedule for when it is safe to host the in-person event for all members of our community. Please email us at wellbeing…
Earlier in September, UBC implemented a new smoke & vape free area in the health precinct where most health-affiliated buildings at UBC Vancouver are situated. In this area, smoking or vaping of tobacco, cannabis and other vaping products is no longer permitted. It joins Library…