pia isabel lim
In Memory of Wilson Mendes
In Memory of Wilson Mendes Wilson Pereira Mendes, a true blessing to this world, left us on May 30, 2023. Throughout his journey, Wilson possessed a remarkable ability to make others feel seen, supported, and loved. He radiated joy and positivity, brightening the lives of those he encountered. Born on June 2, 1974, in Aquidauana, […]
UBC Wine Tasting Ability Course
UBC: Wine Tasting Ability Course UBC Okanagan partners with University of Bordeaux – ISVV (Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences) to create a new course: Wine Tasting Ability (WTA) BC Canada Level One This course develops foundational knowledge and skills in wine and wine tasting. It is the first level of a newly proposed 3-level […]
Grapes to Glass
GRAPES TO GLASS Wine Education and Tasting Series Grapes to Glass is a four-session Wine Education and Tasting Series. You will use your senses as you learn about the important elements of wine production, from grape-growing to enjoying the finished product, with a special focus on B.C. wines. Instructor Jay Martiniuk is a UBC Lecturer […]
Lecturer, Food and Resource Economics
Lecturer, Food and Resource Economics Posted on May 29, 2023 The Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (www.landfood.ubc.ca) is seeking an outstanding candidate for a part-time (62%) Lecturer within the Food and Resource Economics Program. This will be an initial two-year position, from July 1, 2023 to […]
Going High Tech in Animal Agriculture
Going High Tech in Animal Agriculture Imagine a future where animals – like many humans – wear Fitbit-like devices. Varinia Cabrera has tested 30 different prototypes of sheep monitors in Uruguay for her master’s thesis at Universidad de la República. As an electrical engineering student, she hopes to reduce lamb mortality with wearable electronics that, […]
Introducing The Young Alumni Council
Introducing The Young Alumni Council The Faculty of Land and Food Systems is piloting its first Young Alumni Council (YAC) – a team of volunteer alumni members dedicated to sharing their talent and skills with recent UBC graduates through networking, professional development, entrepreneurship, and community engagement opportunities. Following his involvement with the launch of the […]
Milestones and News & Notes
Milestones Dr. Tabitha Robin Martens received a UBC Hampton Research Endowment fund, which helps faculty members in the early stages of their careers establish their research programs. Dr. Martens joined UBC’s Applied Biology program in Sept. 2021, and her research involves learning how the practices ofseed savers and seed knowledge holders impact Indigenous food […]
Establishing Spaces for Indigenous Land-based Learning
Establishing Spaces for Indigenous Land-based Learning Since publishing this article, Wilson Mendes has sadly, and unexpectedly, left us. We mourn the loss of a dear friend and colleague. If you wish, we invite you to read more about Wilson’s life and legacy here. In 2021, Associate Professor Dr. Eduardo Jovel established the first ever Indigenous […]
Leaning into Women in Agriculture
Leaning into Women in Agriculture Alannah Jagpal, a fourth-year student in Applied Biology, was sponsored by the Dean’s Office to join the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference (AWC), held in Calgary on March 12-14. Jagpal shares what she gained through the experience. Who did you meet at AWC that made an impact, and why? Every […]