Academic All-Canadian Athletes

Three undergraduate students share how they balance a rigorous training schedule as athletes while also excelling in their academic studies.

Deans Message for LFS Community Connects: December 2020

Dean Rickey Yada looks back on an unusual year in this message to the LFS community.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Receives a Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Trainee Award

Larissa Rossen is part of the Away We Grow study led by Associate Professor Yvonne Lamers, which aims to learn more about the nutrition needs of young children. The award recognizes exceptional health researchers at the beginning of their careers.

UBC Alum Harold Steves to Retire From Civic Politics

Harold Steves will be retiring this year as Richmond's longest-serving City Councillor.

New Digital Farm Tool Launches for Farmers

LiteFarm is a new mobile decision support tool measuring a farm’s “triple bottom line” – including financial, social and ecological outcomes.

Supporting Students During COVID-19

Some quick pivots took place in the summer as we prepared for online teaching and learning.

New Dietetics Crowd Fundraiser

Dietetics students often travel to remote communities during their practicum. To help them, we've established Dietetics Rural and Indigenous Communities Placement Fund.

Dean’s Message for LFS Community Connects: October 2020

Assistant Professor Tamara Cohen Receives SSHRC Insight Development Grant

The grant will support Dr. Cohen's project to develop a diet self-monitoring tool.

Community Builder Roxana Quinde Wins President’s Staff Award

Roxana plays an essential role in the success of the Global Resource Systems (GRS) undergraduate program, a role she has contributed to since it was created nearly two decades ago.

Bond between cow and calf grows deeper when suckling is allowed

What impacts the bond between cow and calf? New LFS research published in Scientific Reports looks at the role of suckling.

Dean’s Message for LFS Community Connects: August 2020

Dean Rickey Yada shares how the Faculty is preparing for a virtual Winter term.

Three Faculty Members are Recipients of the John R. Evans Leaders Fund

In total, UBC is receiving $10.61M for 41 equipment and infrastructure projects.