Congratulations to Order of Canada recipient Nina von Keyserlingk
Huge congratulations to Nina von Keyserlingk! The Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest honours, recognizing those who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to Canada.
How new front-of-package nutrition labels could reshape food choices in Canada
New front-of-package nutrition labels are now in effect across Canada, flagging packaged foods high in sugar, sodium and saturated fat.
Flooding and the B.C. Farming Community
In the last few days the Fraser Valley has experienced the effects of an atmospheric river once again. There have been highway closures in the Fraser Valley and surrounding areas, and thousands of local residents have dealt with evacuations or are closely monitoring evacuation alerts.
Nutrition students compete to raise funds for global NGOs
UBC students teamed up with local non-profit Food for Famine Society to tackle global nutrition issues in a unique classroom challenge.
UBC Begins LFS Dean Search
UBC welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of Dean, Faculty of Land and Food Systems.
From Campus to the Field: Valarmathi Vishnu Explores R&D in Indonesia
From lecture hall to tropical field site, Valarmathi Vishnu’s journey takes innovation from campus to the heart of Indonesia’s research landscape.
UBC Farm named Smart Agriculture Living Lab
CENGN (Canada’s Centre of Excellence for Next Generation Networks) announced the first partnership under its national Living Lab Initiative – located at UBC Farm.
Cultivating the Organic Opportunity for Canadian Farmers and Consumers
At the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm, research is underway to improve farm management practices in tandem with producers.
Events on Orange Shirt Day, September 30, 2025
Join us for an Intergenerational March to commemorate Orange Shirt Day (OSD). The Faculties of Land and Food Systems and Forestry are honoured to host this event.
2025 Wall Legacy Award Recipient: Dr. Andrea Frommel
Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Frommel from the Faculty of Land and Food Systems on being one of the recipients of the 2025 Peter Wall Legacy Awards. This prestigious award supports research addressing urgent sustainability challenges in BC and beyond.
