Graduate dietetics students developing research skills
UBC Master of Nutrition and Dietetics students are playing a key role in a newly funded research project with BC Cancer.
Tuan Hoang
About Pronouns Program Major Hometown Redefining Success Through a Non-Linear Journey Tuan is a sixth-year student in the Food and Resource Economics program. He started in the Food, Nutrition and Health program, but after his third year, he realized his passion lay in the economic and policy side of food systems. In his third year, […]
Kim Ngo
About Pronouns Program Major Hometown Home Away From Home Kim is a fifth year student in the Food, Nutrition and Health (FNH) program, pursuing a double major in Food and Nutritional Sciences. Originally from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, she moved to Vancouver in high school and quickly fell in love with the city’s natural […]
Media Advisory: Pollinator Picnic at UBC Farm
On Saturday, June 28, celebrate the hardworking heroes of our food system – pollinators!
Three Students Win Leadership Awards
The LFS Undergraduate Society (LFS|US) recognizes three students with 2025 Leadership Awards for their outstanding contributions to the Faculty and university.
Building a Career in Research and Data Science
Alumni Profile: Ebod Shojaei About NameTitleCompanyExploring new opportunitiesGrad yearProgramMajor Ebod Shojaei graduated from the Faculty of Land and Food Systems with a BSc in Applied Biology. After graduating, he worked as a research assistant and most recently held the role of Associate Research Scientist at Evidinno Outcomes Research Inc. He is currently looking for opportunities […]
Leonard Zheng
Leonard Zheng About NameLeonard ZhengGrad year2025ProgramBachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and HealthMajorFood, Nutrition and HealthMinorCommerce June 25, 2025 – Leonard Zheng has taken varied roles within LFS and UBC to build upon his leadership experiences – gaining valuable skills in finance, mentorship, sustainability work, and community building. Zheng served as VP Finance with the […]
Ashley Jang
Ashley Jang About NameAshley JangCurrent yearFourth yearProgramBachelors of Science in Applied BiologyMajorApplied Animal Biology June 25, 2025 – For Ashley Jang, it was those first-year jitters that kick-started her leadership involvement in LFS. Remembering how nervous she was on Imagine Day, she decided to volunteer at the following year’s event as an Orientation Leader so […]
Maria Serban
Maria Serban About NameMaria SerbanGrad year2025ProgramBachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and HealthMajorDietetics June 25, 2025 – Maria Serban feels fortunate to have made a positive impact on other students, instructors and community members throughout her time in LFS. A strong advocate for nutrition and health, Serban became involved in the Nutrikids club and progressed […]
Tariffs and Trade in the Agriculture Industry
Tariffs and Trade in the Agriculture Industry How often does your food travel? Dr. Rick Barichello explains Canada’s food supply chain, and how the industry can adapt in the wake of a trade war. With every week bringing more news of tariffs, between Canada, America, and the rest of the world, Dr. Rick Barichello sheds […]