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Extension of appointment of Dr. David Kitts as Dean pro tem
A message from Simon Bates, Acting Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver regarding Dr. David Kitts’ extension as Dean pro tem.
NSERC Grants to Study Aging, Food and Nutrition, Plants and Packaging
Congratulations to LFS researchers who were successful in the 2025 NSERC Discovery Research Program and NSERC CREATE Program.
Land conservation research funded by SSHRC Grant
Congratulations to Joséphine Gantois who has received a SSHRC Insight Development Grant for her project titled Quantifying the Conservation Value of Land Investments using Local Ballots and Bird Outcomes.
Flavour of The Month: Chai
We asked LFS alum Rabeeah Diwan what her favourite flavour was, and this young entrepreneur choose the chai version of a chocolate bar she made.
Jim Kronstad
We are interested in several aspects of fungal biology including pathogenesis, morphogenesis, infection-specific gene expression and self versus nonself recognition (mating). The fungal species that we are studying include the cereal pathogens Ustilago maydis and Ustilago hordei. These basidiomycete fungi are highly amenable to molecular genetic experimentation and cause dramatic diseases on maize and barley, respectively. We are […]
Matthew Mitchell
I am an applied landscape ecologist with a focus on understanding how to manage human-dominated landscapes, like agricultural and urban areas, for people and nature. I focus specifically on how landscape structure and human actions impact biodiversity and multiple ecosystem services. My work spans multiple spatial scales, from individual urban parks and agricultural fields to […]
Dean’s Message – LFS Community Connects
Dean’s Message June 30, 2025 – In this issue of LFS Community Connects, we welcome our newest alumni from spring convocation! As one of three founding faculties at UBC, LFS’s first convocation class goes far back to 1921. LFS was then known as the Faculty of Agriculture, and was one of the university’s original three […]
Questions and Answers: Pollinator Picnic at UBC Farm
Questions and Answers: Pollinator Picnic at UBC Farm What is going on during the Pollinator Picnic? The Pollinator Picnic marks the start of summer when UBC Farm gets into full swing – several activities are planned at a special Saturday Farmers’ Market on June 28, 2025, to demonstrate the important role that pollinators play in […]
Media Advisory: Pollinator Picnic at UBC Farm
On Saturday, June 28, celebrate the hardworking heroes of our food system – pollinators!
Flavour of the Month: Matcha
We chat about matcha, applied biology and career development with Aldona Czajewska, the new VP of Professional Development in the LFS Young Alumni Council.