Rising Together Through Occupation
UBC Capstone Conference 2026
On July 28, our Master of Occupational Therapy Class of 2026 presented research findings from their Capstone Projects in our annual conference and gathering. Guest speakers included keynote speaker Dr. Hiba Zafran (McGill), community speaker Tanelle Bolt (Recreation Adapted Society), and faculty speaker Jay MacDonald.
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Our latest news & events
- Rising Together Through Occupation: Capstone Conference 2026
Read about the incredible breadth of research conducted by the Class of 2026, and relive the highlights from this year’s conference. - Breaking Barriers with Assistive Technologies: Dr. Bill Miller’s MATTERS Lab featured in ‘Behind the Lab Doors’
Read more about Dr. Bill Miller’s MATTERS Lab in this Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute ‘Behind the Lab Doors’ article. - Scholar of the Month: Dr. Holly Reid
Read about Dr. Holly Reid’s research into the joyful lived realities of 2S/LGBTQIA+ community members, and their future research into the role of OT in gender-affirming care. - Apply now: Funded MSc in implementation science, neonatal care, and applied health research (start date: January 2027)
This two-year, hybrid graduate opportunity is based in Vancouver, with in-person classes at UBC and research activities at BC Women’s Hospital. - Research Highlights: July 2026
This month, read about the huge amount of research at the annual UBC Capstone Conference, consider the importance of intersectionality in the OT student experience, and reflect on the future of occupational therapy through poetry.
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