Campus living lab projects address low-carbon food and plant viruses
UBC’s Campus as a Living Lab (CLL) Competition results are in and LFS faculty members are leading two of the eight projects. The 2025 CLL competition funded $500,000 in total across the eight projects, each of which brings a visionary approach to respond and adapt to pressing sustainability challenges.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we asked a few students why they are passionate about science.
Luna Omiddoust
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Luna OmiddoustBSc Applied Animal Biology 2027 What excites you about science? What has kept the fire going for me is the moment when multiple familiar subjects suddenly click. That quiet but powerful “lightbulb moment,” when a collection of scattered facts falls into place, is deeply satisfying. […]
New Faculty Profile: Zelalem Taye
Dr. Zelalem Taye’s academic journey across four continents has shaped his interdisciplinary approach to ecological research.
Honouring Dr. Sue Grayston’s Career in Soil Science
Honouring Dr. Sue Grayston’s Career in Soil Science Dr. Sue Grayston’s research and dedication have planted roots of change in her students and the field of environmental sciences. After an extensive career in soil microbial ecology, Dr. Sue Grayston, Professor in Applied Biology (joint appointment with Forestry) is retiring. Her groundbreaking research and dedication to […]
From Campus to the Field: Valarmathi Vishnu Explores R&D in Indonesia
From lecture hall to tropical field site, Valarmathi Vishnu’s journey takes innovation from campus to the heart of Indonesia’s research landscape.
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.
Landing a Spot in Veterinary School
Landing a Spot in Veterinary School About NameTitleLocationWestern College of Veterinary MedicineGrad yearProgramMajor Lucy Macdonell completed an Honours BSc in Applied Animal Biology at theFaculty of Land and Food Systems in 2024. This year she began her Doctor ofVeterinary Medicine (DVM) at the Western college of Veterinary Medicine inSaskatoon. While at UBC, Lucy has been […]
Studying Biodiversity with Hawaii as Your Classroom
About DegreeHometown A fourth-year APBI student, Emily Wong travelled to the Island of Hawaii (Big Island) during Reading Week to join the seminar Systems Approaches to Regional Sustainability (Integrated Science ISCI 361). This intensive 9-day, 3-credit seminar was offered through UBC’s Go Global program, allowing students to experience Hawaiian land, ecosystems and communities firsthand. Why […]