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.
Saving Oysters from Ocean Acidification with Seaweed
Leah Wessler studies how an aquaculture system of oysters and seaweed can provide a sustainable food source while restoring our oceans.
UBC Dairy Centre receives funding for a new integrated data hub
The UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre is partnering with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) to embark on a new era of research that includes the broad use of data intelligence and AI.
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 […]
Ashley Jang
Ashley Jang: 2025 Leadership Award Winner 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 […]
Marina von Keyserlingk wins national graduate mentorship award
Dr. Marina (Nina) von Keyserlingk has been awarded the 2024 Dr. Suning Wang Award for Outstanding Graduate Mentorship by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies.
Marina von Keyserlingk awarded honorary doctorate from Ghent University
Dr. Marina (Nina) von Keyserlingk was awarded an honorary doctorate from Ghent University in recognition of her outstanding contributions to animal welfare.
Classroom to the Clinic: How LFS Prepared Me for Veterinary School
Cherri’s passion for working with animals, conservation and nutrition drew her to the Applied Biology Program. During her time in the Faculty she was able to gain experiences, connections and knowledge that she has been able to leverage in her current job as a veterinarian.
Cherri shared with us her experience as a student in the Faculty, her career journey and provides insights for those who are interested in pursing a career in veterinary medicine.
Mahshid (Michelle) Heydarirad
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Mahshid (Michelle) Heydarirad BSc Applied Biology 2026 | Major: Applied Animal Biology What excites you about science? I believe the thing that most excites me and keeps me intrigued about science is the fields’ ability to constantly be evolving. There is always a world of unknown and […]