Learning and Sharing
by Navneet Sidhu Exams can feel like a huge mountain to climb, especially for first-year students who are still adjusting to university life. The deadlines are new, the workload is heavier, and the pressure can feel real. That’s where SLG (Supported Learning Groups) mock exam sessions come in. These three-hour sessions are designed to give … Read more
Written by Claire Hay This academic year, UFV welcomed a new cohort of faculty to campus bringing a variety of teaching experiences to our institution. To support these new to UFV faculty, we hosted our annual ‘Kickstart Your Teaching with TLC’ event on Thursday August 21, 2025. Starting a teaching position at a new institution … Read more
UFV has officially crossed the finish line! On August 25, 2025, the university came together to celebrate the go-live of Brightspace, our new Learning Management System (LMS). After years of planning, consultation, and hard work, Brightspace is now the digital home for teaching and learning at UFV. CIO Katie Tuck compared the project to “running … Read more
All events related to National Truth and Reconciliation in September 2025 written by Leanne Joe People always ask, “what can I do to show support?” or “how do I get involved?” The Teaching and Learning Centre team are pleased to share some opportunities in the week leading up to September 30th. They are open for … Read more
Written by Shelley Liebembuk Prof. Rita Dhungel and I led bimonthly applied theatre workshops in the 2024-2025 academic year for UFV’s international students. The EKTA podcast our students created with Victoria Surtees provides a wonderful glimpse into the extraordinary insight these students have on their experience and their deep dedication to building community. Each of … Read more
Dr. Khyati Shetty, the Director of UFV’s School of Business and her dear friend and brilliant media expert, Sabir Haque, PhD., from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah completed UFV’s COIL training in May 2024. Khyati shares her experience implementing her first COIL project in BUS 421, International Marketing. While the idea was exciting, … Read more
Written by Vandy Britton I had the extraordinary pleasure of attending a professional development day hosted by Senóqw’iye (Leanne Joe) from UFV’s Teaching & Learning Centre that was centered around the newly envisioned Environmental Learning Experience (ELE) Framework. This curriculum had been put on the back burner by the Ministry, but through the tireless work … Read more
I’m thrilled to share that our collaborative project was successfully presented at ConnectED — and it looked fantastic! 🎥 Watch the video here: UFV Pearls of Wisdom At the heart of this project are the powerful “Pearls of Wisdom” you all contributed. Each one reflects the care, creativity, and lived experience that make our community … Read more
🎉 Celebrating a Bright Start: Highlights from the Winter Brightspace Pilot As we wrap up our Winter 2025 Brightspace pilot, we’re thrilled to share the successes, feedback, and next steps from this major step forward in enhancing our digital learning environment. With 270 instructors and countless students exploring Brightspace for the first time this Summer, … Read more
Written by Claire Hay, Specialist, Teaching and Learning UFV has been awarded the BCcampus Open Education Institutional Grant of $33,000 (one of 3 selected projects). The grant will help fund the development of UFV’s Open Education Strategy including a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) program. The funds from BCcampus will support an Open Education Strategist position … Read more