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.
Land One Teaching Team Recognized for Innovation
First-year program wins a teaching innovation award for giving students hands-on experiences, and integrating Indigenous knowledge and diverse worldviews.
Celebrating the Class of 2024!
To celebrate this year's graduating class, we spoke to a few of our outstanding students. We look forward to keeping up with these students and all they accomplish - this is only the beginning of their next adventure!
Flavour of the Month: Sweet Treats
We asked Thilini Leitan, our LFS Student Engagement Officer about her favourite treat.
Congratulations Student Leadership Award Winners!
Three senior students are being recognized for making a positive impact in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Shout out to Jasmine Zhao, Jason Pang and Kelly Chia for providing new ideas, leadership, and long-standing service to benefit students and the overall LFS community.
Introduced bumble bee dominates Lower Mainland pollinator surveys
Risa Sargent, who heads the Plant Pollinator and Global Change lab in LFS, and master’s student Sarah Knoerr are featured in a UBC News story to discuss rising concerns about the number of common eastern bumble bees—an introduced species—being found in the wild and in research surveys of pollinators in the Lower Mainland.
Indigenous Forest Gardens Look to Expand
In a first-of-its-kind partnership, UBC, Simon Fraser University (SFU) and three First Nations in so-called B.C. are applying novel approaches to measure soil processes and properties, and the downstream impacts on ecosystem health.
Dr. William Valley awarded 2024 West Coast Teaching Excellence Award
We are thrilled to celebrate Dr. Will Valley's West Coast Teaching Excellence Award, which recognizes his excellence in teaching and commitment to the principles of equity, inclusion, and decolonization.
CIHR Grants Awarded to LFS Researchers
Three LFS research labs were awarded funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Their labs delve into the wide scope of applications in the Faculty's Food, Nutrition, and Health department.
Jennifer Heinsius, PhD Student, Animal Welfare Program
Jennifer Heinsius is a PhD student in the Animal Welfare Program. Read about her research on positive reinforcement training with dairy cows.
Flavour of The Month: Neza Coffee
Olivier Ntwali is an MFRE staff member and alumnus. He chats about his favourite coffee and his experiences with the program.
Revolutionizing Food Safety Through Post-Doctoral Research
Thomas Brenner is a graduate of the Graduate Food Science program. He is currently studying ways to treat Salmonella and E. coli strains that are harmful to birds and humans.
Human Nutrition PhD student wins Canadian award
Congratulations to PhD student Kelsey Cochrane for being recognized by the Canadian Nutrition Society. She won the competitive 2024 PhD Dissertation Award!
Developing Data Frameworks to Help Rural Communities
MFRE alum Debbie has an exciting new role as Senior Economist at the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. She shares her highlights as a student and the impact of her studies at UBC.
Flavour of the Month: London Fog Tea Latte
Alumni Relations Manager Niki Glenning talks about her favourite flavour for the winter months: London Fog Tea Latte.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
The United Nations declared Feb. 11 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, recognizing the need to bring diverse perspectives, fresh talent and creativity to the field. In LFS, we highlight a few students in our programs who share what makes them excited about science.
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with: Savini Goel
Savini Goel is a student in Global Resource Systems, interested in science communications and its role in mobilizing communities.
Stronger course correction needed at COP28
Annabelle Liao, Global Resource Systems student, attended her first UN climate change event (COP28) in Dubai, UAE. She talks about the experience and her expectations.
