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Research Roundup: UBC Midwifery faculty and Birth Place Lab publications
How can online screening better support pregnant people experiencing anxiety? What working conditions influence midwives’ decisions to stay in their jobs? And what do Indigenous People’s experiences reveal about Canada’s commitments to respectful maternity care? Recent publications involving UBC Midwifery researchers explore these questions, offering evidence to inform care, education and health system change. Understanding…
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Orange Shirt Day & National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 brings together Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led movement rooted in Survivors’ experiences, and the federally established National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — a shared day for remembrance, reflection and action. September 30 is a day to honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, Survivors, their families and communities, and…
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Clinical Placement Lead recognized with 2026 President’s Staff Award
UBC Midwifery is celebrating Kayley Redgers, Clinical Placement Lead, who has been recognized with a 2026 President’s Staff Award for Discover and Innovate for Impact. The President’s Staff Awards recognize the outstanding contributions made by UBC staff to the university community. The Discover and Innovate for Impact Award recognizes staff whose creativity and forward-thinking approaches…
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Welcome to the 2026–27 Academic Year
The 2026–27 academic year is underway at UBC Midwifery. New students began the year with a day of welcome, introductions and connection. Faculty and staff gathered with the incoming cohorts to introduce themselves, answer questions and spend time getting to know the students joining the UBC Midwifery community. As part of the day, students gathered…
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UBC Midwifery Leadership Transition
UBC Midwifery will welcome a new leadership team on September 1, 2026, as Dr. Cecilia Jevitt begins a long-deferred sabbatical. Allison Campbell will be stepping in as Interim Program Director, with Dr. Luba Butska taking on the roles of Associate Director and Undergraduate Program Lead previously held by Allison. Dr. Jevitt first joined UBC Midwifery as…
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UBC Midwifery at ICM 2026: A Global Gathering
Update (July 20, 2026): This post has been updated to identify the presenter who delivered one of the conference abstracts on behalf of the lead researcher. Held every three years, the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Congress brings together midwives, educators, researchers and advocates from around the world to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships and advance…
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Spotlight on Student Excellence: Violet Ignace Recipient of the Amy E. Sauder and Jean Craig Smith Scholarships
From RN to fast-track midwifery student, Violet Ignace brings clinical expertise, leadership and a deep commitment to equitable care to her training. Earlier this year, she was recognized with the Amy E. Sauder and Jean Craig Smith Scholarships through UBC’s highly competitive Premier Undergraduate Awards program and was named a Wesbrook Scholar —one of the…
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Celebrating 2026 Pride Month at UBC Midwifery
Happy Pride Month from UBC Midwifery! This month, we celebrate the diversity, resilience and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty, staff, preceptors, alumni and the communities we serve while recognizing the ongoing work required to create equitable, inclusive and affirming spaces for all. Midwifery is rooted in respect, relationships and person-centred care. We recognize and celebrate the many ways people build…
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