UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems

2025 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day | Join Land and Food Systems and Forestry for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day on Sept 30.

Join #UBCForestry and @landfood.ubc.ca on September 30 at 1956 Main Mall as we unite for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day.

Learn more: bit.ly/osd-2025
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From July-Sept, the @ubcfarm.bsky.social is offering a diverse lineup of in-person and online workshops covering gardening, cooking, baking, food preservation, herbal medicine, foraging, & more.

Explore the full list and register early to secure your spot! t.co/t41zE9N10f

From roundabout gardens to park meadows, how cities across Canada are encouraging pollinators | CBC News From tiny roundabout gardens filled with native plants to a three-year pollinator meadow research project, municipalities across the country are showing that even small changes to public spaces can im...

@landfood.ubc.ca Jens Ulrich's PhD research found that even small changes to urban green spaces — such as adding a small meadow in a city park — can make a huge difference for pollinator diversity.

via ‪@cbcradiocanada.bsky.social‬ www.cbc.ca/news/science...

How can Canada credibly take on Trump when we, too, break global trade rules? Last fall, the government imposed a 100-per-cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles and a 25-per-cent tariff on steel and aluminum imports from China

Canada’s response to unfair trade practices must align with global rules to maintain credibility.

Drs. Matias Margulis and Kristen Hopewell of @landfood.ubc.ca @ubcsppga.bsky.social highlight in @theglobeandmail.com why WTO compliance matters, especially as trade tensions rise: tgam.ca/3RRaC4Q

A huge congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🎓 Before they walk the stage this week, we caught up with a few exceptional grads to hear about their experiences and what's next in their journey.

Read more: www.landfood.ubc.ca/celebrating-...

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How ‘parks for bugs’ boost pollinators in Vancouver - UBC News A study found that reducing lawn mowing and creating pollinator meadows significantly boosts pollinator diversity, creating healthier and more resilient ecosystems.

How do ‘parks for bugs’ boost pollinators in Vancouver?

New @landfood.ubc.ca study shows that simple changes, such as less mowing and more creating more pollinator meadows, can create thriving ecosystems.

Read more: bit.ly/4lFTywg

Congratulations to Dr. Marina (Nina) von Keyserlingk! 🎉

Ghent University recently awarded her an honorary doctorate in recognition of her outstanding contributions to animal welfare.

Read more: www.landfood.ubc.ca/marina-von-k...

🌟 Join us on April 3rd: bit.ly/lfsgivingday

💡 LFS Young Alumni Council Fund: mentorship, networking & career growth for recent grads

🌎 Dietetics Rural & Indigenous Placement Fund: hands-on learning in Indigenous & rural communities

🌱 UBC Farm Operations Fund: innovative research, education & community programs

This #UBCGivingDay, support the LFS community and three impactful initiatives! 👇

Congrats to Lindsay Cuff, Assistant Professor in LFS and @forestry.ubc.ca, on winning UBC's OER Excellence and Impact Award! 🏆

This honour celebrates faculty members who demonstrate dedication to advancing open educational practices and accessibility.

Learn more: ow.ly/htHk50VhzRy

Exciting news! 🎉 Thorsten Knipfer & Duncan McHugh are UBC's newest Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Fellows! Knipfer bridges research and real-world learning, while McHugh advances inclusive teaching practices throughout the Faculty.

Learn more: lnkd.in/gghrZCTa

🎉 Congrats to JT Cornelis on receiving a UBC Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship! Dr. Cornelis’ research bridges Indigenous knowledge with modern soil science to improve the health & resilience of ecosystems.

Learn more about his research: ow.ly/BvZJ50VgNpM

#UBCGivingDay is coming up on Apr. 3—support the causes that matter most to you!

LFS funds go towards empowering recent grads w/ access to professional development opportunities and dietetics student w/ valuable experience working with Indigenous & rural communities across BC.

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Join us March 11th for our next Geog Colloquium with political geographer Dr. Merje Kuus for her talk “Planning a Wine Region: Place and Beauty in Okanagan Valley”.

When: March 11th, 12:30-2:00pm
Where: Geog room 229 (in person)
Event info: geog.ubc.ca/events/event...

@landfood.ubc.ca

Black Excellence in STEM Speaker Series: Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse Join us for an engaging presentation on "Unraveling the Mathematics of Single-Cell Dynamics" with Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse.

Join us for an engaging presentation on "Unraveling the Mathematics of Single-Cell Dynamics" with #UBC mathematician Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse. February 26, 4:00 pm. Presented in collaboration with @forestry.ubc.ca & UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems
science.ubc.ca/events/black...

At #ubcLFS, we're fortunate to welcome Black scholars who bring diverse experiences to the classroom, and the wider #UBC community.

Learn about these future leaders, and how they've adapted to student life in Canada: www.landfood.ubc.ca/celebrating-...

#BlackHistoryMonth

For International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we spoke with some outstanding students on why they are passionate about science. 🧪🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

Read more: www.landfood.ubc.ca/internationa...

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