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Welcome to
#ubcLFS
! 👋 The Faculty of Land and Food Systems is where science meets society’s urgent needs. We work together to advance resilient
#foodsystems
,
#sustainableagriculture
,
#foodsecurity
, healthier communities, and
#animalwelfare
. Follow us for the latest research, news and events.
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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:
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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.
https://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!
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UBC News
3 months ago
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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
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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...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/public-spaces-pollinators-climate-change-1.7562826
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UBC News
5 months ago
Canada’s response to unfair trade practices must align with global rules to maintain credibility. Drs. Matias Margulis and Kristen Hopewell of
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@ubcsppga.bsky.social
highlight in
@theglobeandmail.com
why WTO compliance matters, especially as trade tensions rise:
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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
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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-...
#UBCGrad
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5 months ago
How do ‘parks for bugs’ boost pollinators in Vancouver? New
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study shows that simple changes, such as less mowing and more creating more pollinator meadows, can create thriving ecosystems. Read more:
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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.
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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...
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This
#UBCGivingDay
, support the LFS community and three impactful initiatives! 👇
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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:
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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:
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🎉 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:
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#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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UBC Geography
7 months ago
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:
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UBC Science
7 months ago
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
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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.
https://science.ubc.ca/events/black-excellence-stem-speaker-series-dr-anotida-madzvamuse
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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
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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:
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Welcome to
#ubcLFS
! 👋 The Faculty of Land and Food Systems is where science meets society’s urgent needs. We work together to advance resilient
#foodsystems
,
#sustainableagriculture
,
#foodsecurity
, healthier communities, and
#animalwelfare
. Follow us for the latest research, news and events.
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