Deans Message for LFS Community Connects: February 2021
Dean Rickey Yada shares recent news for the LFS community.
Black History Month
During Black History Month, we're highlighting some of our student scholars and alumni.
Edible Packaging is as Good For Your Food as it is For the Planet
A team of researchers is making improvements to edible packaging film as a way to reduce the use of plastic in the food industry.
UBC Graduate Certificate in Aquaculture: Registration is open!
UBC Graduate Certificate in Aquaculture: Registration is open! Interested in sustainable food sources, ocean sciences, or cultivating fish and aquatic plants? Consider a career in aquaculture! We are now accepting applications for this one-semester program for fall 2021. The program will be offered online, with potential industry site visits if allowed in the fall. Taught […]
Using Bacteriophages to Prevent Foodborne Pathogens
The small and interconnected LFS community presented me with so many opportunities.
Academic All-Canadian Athletes
Three undergraduate students share how they balance a rigorous training schedule as athletes while also excelling in their academic studies.
Alumni Spotlight – Congratulations to the Home Economics Class of 1970!
Alumni Spotlight – Congratulations to the Home Economics Class of 1970! To celebrate the 50 year milestone of their class, alumnae Pamela Byers and Adrianne Dale share a few highlights from their time at UBC and also their top-tips to current and newly graduated students. Pam Byers, BHE 1970 What is your favourite memory of […]
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Receives a Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Trainee Award
Larissa Rossen is part of the Away We Grow study led by Associate Professor Yvonne Lamers, which aims to learn more about the nutrition needs of young children. The award recognizes exceptional health researchers at the beginning of their careers.
UBC Alum Harold Steves to Retire From Civic Politics
Harold Steves will be retiring this year as Richmond's longest-serving City Councillor.
Supporting Students During COVID-19
Some quick pivots took place in the summer as we prepared for online teaching and learning.
