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Assistant Professor in Human Nutrition
Assistant Professor in Human Nutrition Posted February 3, 2023 The Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (lfs-ps-2023.sites.olt.ubc.ca) is seeking an outstanding candidate for a full-time, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor within the Food, Nutrition and Health Program in the Human Nutrition group (https://lfs-ps-2023.sites.olt.ubc.ca/research/lfs-research-centres-groups/human-nutrition-group/). […]
Exploring land-based relationships with a fresh view
This year, 10 UBC researchers – including two from Land and Food Systems – received funds of up to $10,000 to support their collaborative projects, knowledge translation and mobilization initiatives related to the climate and nature emergency.
Sean Smukler to lead UBC Farm’s CSFS
Associate Professor Sean Smukler is Director of the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS) at UBC Farm as of Jan. 1, 2023.
Supporting Animal Welfare for 25 Years
Supporting Animal Welfare for 25 Years Since launching, the Animal Welfare Program has played an important role in informing policy for those working in industry, government and not-for-profit organizations. Research has aimed to improve the lives of animals, including dairy cattle, mice and rats, pigs, dogs and many more. Here are some highlights of the […]
Shaping Indigenous Curriculum at LFS
As a recent graduate of UBC’s Dietetics program, Michael Wesley is dedicated to making an impact in his community and fostering relationships across the province.
Retiring Faculty Member: David Fraser
Retiring Faculty Member: David Fraser Animal Welfare Program co-founder retires David Fraser came to UBC after a diversecareer that included doing the first scientific research on the welfare of sows (1975) and the role of highway de-icing salt in road accidents involving moose (1981). He also had a side-career writing humorous verse as “poet laureate” […]
Retiring Faculty Member: Tony Farrell
Retiring Faculty Member: Tony Farrell Professor Anthony (Tony) Farrell, a former Canada Research Chair in Fish Physiology, Culture andConservation (Tier 1) retired this year. We asked him some questions about his distinguished career. Can you name some achievements that made you proud? Near the top of my list was being awarded a prestigious Canada Research […]
Retiring Faculty Member: David McArthur
Retiring Faculty Member: David McArthur David McArthur retires this year and reflects on his research and career at UBC. In 1995, he started as a Research Associate in Plant Science with berry industry and government grants. Gradually, McArthur transitioned to a Lecturer position teaching Agroecology 1 & 2, Horticulture, Horticultural Techniques, and Wine Science 1 […]
Milestones and News & Notes
Milestones UBC Supports Regenerative Agriculture and Agritech Sean Smukler, Chair of Agriculture and Environment, joins a 17-person Advisory Group on Regenerative Agriculture and Agritech. The BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food created this advisory group to find ways of building resilient food systems and to support farmers in strengthening B.C. food production. Smukler will share […]
New Faculty Profile: David Wright
New Faculty Profile: David Wright David Wright joined UBC as a Professor in Exercise, Metabolism, Nutrition and Health, with a joint appointment in LFS and the School of Kinesiology. Previously, he was a professor at the University of Guelph where he recently held a Canada Research Chair in Lipids, Metabolism and Health (Tier 2). Wright […]