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 […]
UBC Farm named Smart Agriculture Living Lab
CENGN (Canada’s Centre of Excellence for Next Generation Networks) announced the first partnership under its national Living Lab Initiative – located at UBC Farm.
Cultivating the Organic Opportunity for Canadian Farmers and Consumers
At the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm, research is underway to improve farm management practices in tandem with producers.
2025 Wall Legacy Award Recipient: Dr. Andrea Frommel
Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Frommel from the Faculty of Land and Food Systems on being one of the recipients of the 2025 Peter Wall Legacy Awards. This prestigious award supports research addressing urgent sustainability challenges in BC and beyond.
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.