Professor Dan Weary Receives UFAW Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Animal Welfare Science
This medal recognizes exceptional achievements of individual scientists who have made fundamental contributions to the advancement of animal welfare over a number of years.
UBC Moves Up in Rank for Agricultural Sciences, Food Science and Technology
According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities, UBC either maintained or moved up in rankings nationally and internationally.
Beer and Consumer Response Using Biometrics: Associations Assessment of Beer Compounds and Elicited Emotions
A new study looks at the emotional reactions caused by beer, and found people prefer sweeter beers - based off their facial expressions.
UBC and BC SPCA Launch New Research Chair to Study Companion Animals
Assistant Professor Alexandra Protopopova has been named the NSERC/BC SPCA Industrial Research Chair in Animal Welfare, and she will lead research between UBC and the BC SPCA over the next five years.
Meet the LFS Class of 2020
Congratulations to all of our students in the Class of 2020! Here are just a few of our outstanding students who are poised to make their mark in the world.
Racial Equity and Food Systems Resources
We need to work collectively towards dismantling systems of oppression, and would like to highlight resources that are a good starting point for our community.
May is National Pet Month
To celebrate, Assistant Professor Sasha Protopopova shares some of the research findings behind what benefits having a companion animal can bring. And we introduce you to some of the pets of LFS!
Alumni: Pivoting Their Businesses during COVID-19
We checked in with three LFS entrepreneurs in Vancouver, to see how they are adapting their food and beverage businesses during the COVID-19 situation.
Celebrating National Volunteer Week with Seasoned Mentor, Paul Molund
For National Volunteer Week, we checked in with longtime volunteer and alumnus of the Faculty, Paul Molund.
Dean’s Message on Earth Day
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Dean Rickey Yada looks back at how far we've come.
UBC Farm Update
An update on the UBC farm activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Information for Land and Food Systems
COVID-19 Information for Land and Food Systems Updated May 17, 2021 This page contains information for faculty and staff, and some student resources below; it will be updated regularly following advice from UBC and the provincial and federal health agencies. If you would like to add a resource to this page, please email karen.lee98@ubc.ca. 2021 […]
Larger farms benefit farmers but not consumers
In developing countries, increasing farm size may help individual farmers, but not the local food supply.
UBC Dietetics & Medicine Students Collaborate in Vij’s Kitchen
This extracurricular event is a unique opportunity for health students in different disciplines at UBC to work together.
Video: Wilson Mendes on the Canadian Association for Food Studies
Wilson Mendes, PhD student in Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems, uses the UBC Farm to research the science of teaching based on Indigenous, land-based learning.
Bedbugs in the Workplace
A Q&A with entomologist Murray Isman, on the discovery of bedbugs in office buildings.
Got a moody teenager? Cows can relate
Dairy cattle undergo personality changes during puberty much like humans do, according to new research by Professor Marina von Keyserlingk.
Kala Draney
My aim is to utilize my knowledge of nutrition and holistic health to help improve people's well being and access to healthcare.
News from LFS: Community partnerships, collaborative research, student and alumni profiles, and more!
Read the Fall 2019 issue of ReachOut online!
Jennifer Black Selected as a Wall Scholar by the Peter Wall Institute for 2020-2021
Wall Scholars are chosen among leading UBC researchers from all academic disciplines, with the objective of creating a dynamic and diverse intellectual community at the Institute.
