Welcoming Mark Paul Rivarez: New Assistant Professor in Plant Science
Welcoming Mark Paul Rivarez: New Assistant Professor in Plant Science Dr. Rivarez will lead the Phytopathology + Virology research group at LFS, and brings with him a wealth of international knowledge. The Faculty of Land and Food Systems is excited to welcome Dr. Mark Paul Rivarez as a new Assistant Professor in Plant Science. He […]
Master in Sustainability Blends Classroom and Hands-On Learning
Master in Sustainability Blends Classroom and Hands-On Learning Fostering change through collaboration, this program integrates learnings from three faculties: LFS, Forestry, and Education. Educating future leaders in sustainability involves learning about integrated landscapes and relationships, so what better reason to forge a collaboration between three Faculties: Education, Forestry, and Land and Food Systems (LFS). These […]
Celebrating the Class of 2025!
We caught up with a few exceptional graduates to hear about their experiences and what’s next.
Class of 2025: Vora Kim, BSc in Applied Biology
Class of 2025: Vora Kim, BSc in Applied Biology Vora Kim (she/her/hers)Program: BSc in Applied Biology How did you hear about LFS at UBC? When I was in 10th grade, my sister got accepted into LFS’s FNH program (where she later graduated with a major in Food Sciences); this was when I first heard about […]
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Engaging the community through food systems initiatives
Two projects co-led by LFS received 2024-25 Community-University Engagement Support funding.
Sequencing Genes in Yeast Isolated from B.C. Wine Grapes
New Yeast Discovered in B.C. Wineries UBC researchers are using genomics to isolate new yeasts that impart a flavour profile specific to B.C. soils. For hundreds of years, humans have used a certain species of yeast to brew beer and ferment wine. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (S. cerevisiae) is a powerhouse microorganism that is widely used for its […]
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.
Navigating a Career in Agriculture
Clayton offers valuable advice to high school students considering Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) and also to those currently in the program. He also reflects on his career journey, from starting at BC Ministry of Agriculture to eventually running his own company!
In addition, Clayton explored what’s challenging about his current role as a consultant in his own company but also shared how he manages these challenges.