UBC School of Kinesiology

We are thrilled to announce that the UBC School of Kinesiology, together with the UBCO School of Health and Exercise Sciences, ranked 1st in North America and 3rd globally in the 2024 QS World University Rankings #UBCKIN @ubcprez @UBC_HES @UBCDeanEduc @ubcnews @RBoushel @UBCEduc

Who made this happen: ·  Robot engineered at @UBCKin, UBC Faculty of Education ·  International collaboration between Erasmus Medical College and @UBC · Funded by @NSERC_CRSNG Research Tools & Instruments & Discovery Grants) and the UBC Kinesiology Equipment & Research Accelerator Fund. We’re excited to keep exploring how space and time intertwine in the brain – and how that knowledge can keep both robots and people steadier on their feet.   👉 Read the full story and let us know: what balance‑enhancing tech would you love to see next? Full story @UBCNews: news.ubc.ca/2025/11/ubc-bo… @Aging_SMART #ScienceRoboticsResearch

Why it matters beyond the lab: · Robotics – A unified space‑time controller could give humanoid robots flexible balance strategy similar to the one our brains use.   · Clinical outlook – Wearable devices that add the physics of standing might offset age‑ or pathology-related neural delays, reducing falls in at‑risk populations

How a “body-swap” robot reveals the brain representation of space + time

Registration is open for Kids Fit! ☀️ Kids Fit is an annual physical activity initiative jointly offered by Active Kids and UBC Inspired (part of Campus + Community Planning). May 12-Jun 18, 2025 7-12 years Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00-6:00pm Register: ow.ly/i6ZH50VsOko

Martin Zaback (@UBCKin) et al. assessed habituation of vestibular-evoked balance responses after repeated exposure to a postural #threat in this recent study 🧠 ✍️ 📜 Read the #Research here: buff.ly/Ea3FOEl

⭐ RSVP here: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9z…⭐ ARCTIC SPORTS Demonstration and Discussion with Eric Porter (Traditional Sports Instructor) and Emily King (Arctic Sports Athlete)

UBC has risen to 34th globally in the 2025 @timeshighered World Reputation Rankings, and ranks 2nd in Canada: bit.ly/3Qn5vs3

Are you a Newcomer to Canada living in or around UBC Campus? Tell us what you’re looking for in a Physical Activity Program! Register for the Newcomer Series: Active Kids Open House here: ow.ly/HlGR50UZPyg

Join us on February 6 at 5:30 - 7:00pm as Naim Cardinal discusses "Indigenous Influences in the NHL via Hockey Cards". Event link: ow.ly/wLHk50UQCHn

@StewartJeromson (@UBCKin) et al. observed that daily #GDF15 treatment has sex-specific effects on body weight and food intake and does not enhance the effects of voluntary physical #activity in mice🏃 🔍 📜 Read the #research here: buff.ly/41MQ7wn

Discover the story of physical therapy’s arrival in British Columbia in the early 20th century with this article in the Canadian Journal of Health History 41.2 by Patricia Vertinsky and Aishwarya Ramachandran of @UBCKin: bit.ly/CJHH412a #physicaltherapy #healthhistory

The CSEP Exercise and Depression Specialization™ is the first credential of its kind globally. Learn more about it here: kin.educ.ubc.ca/ubc-kin-csep-e…

Join us on November 11 at UBC's War Memorial Gymnasium for a ceremony to commemorate Remembrance Day. Everyone is invited to attend—to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace. Learn more: bit.ly/3tNj8sz

Hey UBC Kinners, get ready to treat yourself, courtesy of @alumniUBC! 🎉 Enter the 2024 Treat Yourself Student Giveaway to score a $1,000 cash prize 💰 Contest runs until November 30th, and is open to all currently registered UBC students. Enter here: alumni.ubc.ca/escape #UBC

It's international stress awareness day! Did you know that stress is a risk factor for many chronic health problems ? ELCHA Investigator Dr. Eli Puterman investigates how activity & movement may protect us from stress. Learn more about his research: educ.ubc.ca/dr-eli-puterma…

We’d appreciate your support! Making Movement Matter, a video by our team in collaboration with @UBCKin has been nominated for the IHDCYH Talks awards. Watch the full video here: lnkd.in/gFbvS3FH Vote for our submission here: lnkd.in/emCp8xbA