Oct. 10, 2025 | Report: Social Engagement Project: Designing and testing a social connection program to support women’s mental health
We are pleased to share findings from the Social Engagement Project: Designing and testing a social connection program to support women’s mental health (April 2022 to April 2024). The Social Engagement Project was a pilot study of a peer-led project aimed at developing an intervention to enhance social connection among women experiencing multiple forms of […]
Aug. 19 2025 | Capacity Director Dr. Bungay Appointed as Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies for the Faculty of Applied Science
We would like to congratulate the Director of Capacity, Vicky Bungay, on her recent appointment as the Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies for the Faculty of Applied Science at UBC. In the words of the Faculty Dean, James Olson, “she brings a wealth of research experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record […]
Feb. 12 2025 | (Competition Closed) Community Research Coordinator – Terrace, BC
Dr. Bungay (Capacity Research Centre in the UBC School of Nursing) is co-leading a community-based research project with community partner organizations in Terrace, BC. and we are seeking a highly motivated Community Research Coordinator who will be a key contact for the project.
Nov. 11 2024 | Now Recruiting: Contraceptive care in British Columbia: A critical discourse analysis
There are many factors that contribute to contraceptive care in British Columbia (BC). This study, organized by Kerry Marshall (UBC School of Nursing) and supervisors Dr. Vicky Bungay and Dr. Lydia Wytenbroek aims to learn about how the way we talk about contraceptives may influence contraceptive care. We are currently recruiting health care providers in […]
Oct. 10 2024 | Michelle Gagnon awarded a 2024 UBC Public Scholar Award
For her work on Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy as Experienced by Patients and Providers in Canada: A Narrative Inquiry, School of Nursing doctoral student and Capacity research assistant Michelle Gagnon has been awarded a UBC Public Scholar Award. Michelle’s research “aims to understand the experiences and ways in which psychedelic-assisted therapy is practiced today, healthcare workforce preparedness, […]
Aug. 30 2024 | Now Hiring: Program Coordinator – Community-led Outreach and Engagement
With our community partner, the Welcome Centre Shelter for Women & Families, we are seeking a Program Coordinator for the Windsor, Ontario site of the Scaling Up project. Based at the Welcome Centre in Windsor, the Coordinator will provide thoughtful daily supervision, mentorship and work direction to a team of outreach workers to support women […]
Aug. 6 2024 | Competition Closed: Outreach Workers with the CLOE Project in Windsor
We are hiring two Outreach Workers for the Windsor, Ontario site of the Scaling Up project. The Outreach Workers will work collaboratively with the team at the Welcome Centre for Women & Families to provide one-on-one, individualized outreach supports to self-identifying women in Windsor. They will build relationships with women who have experienced gender-based violence […]
Jul. 12 2024 | Dr. Vicky Bungay awarded the 2023 John McNeill Excellence in Health Research Mentorship Award
For exemplifying “a deep commitment to fostering the professional and personal development of faculty colleagues, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows in the early stages of their academic careers,”…
Aug. 24 2023 | (Competition Closed) Hiring Outreach Workers at Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society for the CLOE Project
As part of the Scaling Up project, the CLOE Project outreach team in Kelowna supports people who have experienced gender-based violence to engage with the outreach team in safe, respectful ways that foster trust and engagement and promote health, safety and well-being. Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society (COEFS), the project’s community co-lead, is now hiring two […]
Apr. 4 2023 | Competition closed – hiring at Inner-City Women’s Initiatives Society for the STRENGTH project
Inner-City Women’s Initiatives Society (ICWIS), community co-lead for the Vancouver site (“STRENGTH”) of the national Scaling Up project is now hiring for a Community Outreach Support Worker.
Feb. 21 2023 | #HASTalks with Dr. Vicky Bungay: Engaging with Participation, Knowledge, and Power: The Co-Creation of Intervention Research Tackling Inequities in Health and Social Care
Date: March 2, 2023 Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (ET) Presented by: #HASTalks is a seminar series curated by the Department of Health, Aging & Society at McMaster University Online Session: Register for this event via Zoom *This session is free and open to all members of the public. Please note: This session may […]
Nov. 10 2022 | Capacity Highlights the Work and Achievements of Kerry Marshall
Capacity is pleased to recognize the work and achievements of Kerry Marshall. A recipient of a Killam Doctoral Scholarship and a Four Year Doctoral Fellowship, Kerry is currently pursuing a PhD in Nursing under the research supervision of Dr. Lydia Wytenbroek and Dr. Victoria Bungay. Kerry is passionate about engaging in community-based health promotion research informed […]
Sep. 30 2022 | Capacity Marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
(xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – September 30, 2022) Capacity marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, recognizing that today is a time of healing, commemoration, and courage for Survivors of residential schools and their families. We also acknowledge the strength and leadership of Indigenous communities across […]
Jul. 15 2022 | Capacity Welcomes New Team Members to National Partnership Project
Capacity Research Unit is delighted to welcome Alex Werier and Natasha Kim to the team for our national partnership project, “Scaling Up Trauma and Violence Informed Outreach with Women Affected by Violence”. Alex (she/her) joins our team as the Research Assistant and will be working closely with our multi-disciplinary team to support and advance the […]
Apr. 4 2022 | (Competition Closed) Capacity is hiring for a Research Assistant!
Are you an experienced research assistant excited to work on a community-based and community-led research project? We are hiring for our national partnership project.
Sep. 8 2020 | (Competition Closed) Post doctoral fellow opportunity at Capacity
The Capacity Research Unit is hiring a 0.8FTE post-doctoral fellow! Working directly with Dr. Bungay the post-doctoral fellow will collaborate with project community co-leads situated in Vancouver and Kelowna. The post-doctoral fellow will lead the implementation of intervention data collection activities within the Vancouver site and provide mentorship and training to research assistants participating in […]
Jul. 3 2020 | Nursing Know How – Working with Women to Tackle COVID-19
Women have been particularly affected by this pandemic and are grappling daily with challenges to their safety and security. These challenges are made worse by poverty, limited housing options, and the tremendous food insecurity that exists. When the pandemic hit, the Capacity Research Unit and Inner City Women’s Initiatives Society worked together to find ways […]
Mar. 26 2020 | Food supplies to support women in the DTES: Donate Now
Food access and security has become a bigger issue than ever before, since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020. The Capacity Research Unit and our community research partner in the DTES – Inner-City Women’s Initiatives Society (ICWIS) – are working together to provide essential food services to women in the DTES. Under the leadership […]
Mar. 23 2020 | COVID-19 Capacity Update
Effective March 16th, Capacity is a virtual research unit. All UBC students and staff are working remotely until further notice. You can reach any of our team by email. Stay safe and healthy, and let’s all keep working together to prevent further spread of COVID-19. For more detail on how to prevent the spread see […]
Feb. 4 2020 | (Competition Closed) Capacity job opportunity: Research Assistant
Capacity is hiring! We are looking for an experienced research assistant for our national, community-based partnership project, “Scaling Up Trauma and Violence Informed Outreach with Women Affected by Violence.”
Jul. 31 2019 | Capacity Research Unit receives $2.5 million for gender-based violence research
The Capacity Research Unit, based at UBC’s School of Nursing, will receive $2,499,946 over seven years to implement and test a trauma and violence-informed outreach intervention for women and girls affected by violence. This project is one of 17 projects awarded funding through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership Grant Program and includes collaborations with 14 service and academic organizations across three Canadian provinces.
May 15 2019 | Dr. Bungay receives Award of Excellence from NNPBC
On December 17, 2018 Dr. Bungay was awarded the Excellence in Advancing Nursing Knowledge & Research Award at the inaugural awards ceremony of newly formed Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC).
May 13 2019 | We are growing! Stay tuned!
We are in the midst of a busy and exciting time where we are growing and working on our current projects. Check back in August for a new website with lots of updates and news about what is happening at Capacity Research Unit!