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News and Notes
News and Notes Celebrating the strides our LFS community has made in nutrition, applied biology, community engagement, and education. Mahsa Jessri wins Early Career Researcher Prize Mahsa Jessri, Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Nutritional Epidemiology for Population Health, won an Early Career Researcher Partnership Prize. This is given by the Canadian […]
Welcoming Mark Paul Rivarez: New Assistant Professor in Plant Science
Welcoming Mark Paul Rivarez: New Assistant Professor in Plant Science Dr. Rivarez will lead the Phytopathology + Virology research group at LFS, and brings with him a wealth of international knowledge. The Faculty of Land and Food Systems is excited to welcome Dr. Mark Paul Rivarez as a new Assistant Professor in Plant Science. He […]
Master in Sustainability Blends Classroom and Hands-On Learning
Master in Sustainability Blends Classroom and Hands-On Learning Fostering change through collaboration, this program integrates learnings from three faculties: LFS, Forestry, and Education. Educating future leaders in sustainability involves learning about integrated landscapes and relationships, so what better reason to forge a collaboration between three Faculties: Education, Forestry, and Land and Food Systems (LFS). These […]
Empowering the Future: Meet the New LFS Young Alumni Council
Empowering the Future through Mentorship and Community Meet the new LFS Young Alumni Council! These leaders are committed to bridging the gap between campus and career for all LFS graduates. The Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC has always been home to a passionate and engaged community of students and alumni. The Young […]
Dean’s Message
Dean’s Message Welcome to the 2025 spring issue of ReachOut magazine. For the first time, ReachOut — which has been published since 2003 — is available in digital form only. The online magazine has been redesigned so that you can skim the headlines or dive into a deep read easily. I hope you enjoy the […]
Celebrating the First Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics Graduating Class
Celebrating the First Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Graduating Class The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics combines clinical practice and academic research to foster graduates who can impact provincial policy and patient care. In a post-pandemic world, the demand for all healthcare workers is far outpacing B.C.’s supply. Registered Dietitians (RD) have a specific shortage […]
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Postdoctoral Position in Grape Genomics
Postdoctoral Position in Grape Genomics Posted on April 28, 2025 A two-year postdoctoral research position is available starting July 1, 2025 in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia under the supervision of Drs. Simone D. Castellarin, and will be affiliated to the Applied Biology program. The Faculty of […]
Flavour of the Month: Contrasting Flavours
We asked Tim Carter, Field Manager at UBC Farm, what his favourite flavour was! Read more about Tim’s take on contrasting flavours.
Sequencing Genes in Yeast Isolated from B.C. Wine Grapes
New Yeast Discovered in B.C. Wineries UBC researchers are using genomics to isolate new yeasts that impart a flavour profile specific to B.C. soils. For hundreds of years, humans have used a certain species of yeast to brew beer and ferment wine. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (S. cerevisiae) is a powerhouse microorganism that is widely used for its […]