Appointment of Dr. David Kitts as Dean pro tem
Dr. David Kitts to become Dean pro tem of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems effective October 1, 2024. Dr. Kitts has served as Associate Dean of Research since 2012.
Killam Postdoctoral Fellow looks for agriculture solutions at the molecular level
Soil scientist Chaoqun Wang explores the rhizosphere – what he calls the ‘hotspot’ of microbial activity – as he tries to optimize plant productivity and limit environmental damage from fertilizers.
Carbs: An Athlete’s Best Friend
As a varsity athlete and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics student, Kiana Gibson talks about how she refuels using carbs and the important role they play in athletic performance and recovery.
Flavour of the Month: Violet
We asked Kelli Kadokawa, our Manager of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, for her favourite flavour!
Building wine profiles for B.C. growers through science
Dr. Vivien Measday, Associate Professor at the Wine Research Centre, recently received funds from the NSERC Discovery Grants program to support her wine research. Her project aims to enhance competitiveness for growers in the B.C. wine industry.
Honorary Degree to Dr. Jerzy Zawistowski
The University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland, recognized the longstanding contributions and scientific achievements of Dr. Jerzy Zawistowski by awarding him a Doctor Honoris Causa.
Nanomaterials Food Scientist wins Young Scientist Award
Dr. Tianxi Yang has won a Young Scientist Award from the International Union of Food Science and Technology for her research on Advancing Food Safety and Sustainability Using Innovations in Analytical Techniques and Nanomaterials.
LFS Community Connects: June 2024
This most recent convocation – Spring 2024 – was bittersweet as it was my final one as Dean of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems.
Flavour of the Month: Cinnamon
We asked Allison Mander-Wionzek our LFS Career Strategist what her flavour of the month. Read her top-tips for new alumni and find out why working in an integrated office is unique to its success.
New research funding to support farmers in climate adaptation
New funding will examine how agroecological networks can promote perennialization of agriculture for vulnerable farming communities in Canada, Germany, India and Brazil.