Learning to Coexist with Urban Wildlife
Feeding and taking pictures of wildlife can be extremely harmful for both animals and humans. Assistant Professor Kristen Walker shares how important it is to coexist with the urban wildlife.
How Can Agriculture Adapt to Climate Change
How Can Agriculture Adapt to Climate Change? This summer saw unprecedented climate events in regions around the world. Canada set an all-time record high temperature when Lytton, B.C., broke the heat record for three consecutive days in June, peaking at 49.6° C. What does this mean for agriculture? We asked some LFS faculty members to […]
Oceania Kreutzer
LFS has provided me with more opportunities and support than I could have initially imagined.
Inspiring Future Farmers through Farming Programs
Learn about Jordan Maynard and Gibsons Farm, a unique place that combines sustainable agricultural practices, promotion of local food products, and children’s programs offering outdoor experiences related to agriculture, managing land, and making food.
New Faculty Profile: Andrea Frommel
New Faculty Profile: Andrea Frommel Andrea Frommel will join the Applied Biology program on July 1 as an Assistant Professor and Chair of Sustainable Aquaculture. Originally from Mountain View, California, she received her PhD in Fisheries Biology from the Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research in Kiel, Germany. She was also a Postdoctoral Fellow with the […]
Afnan Ali
My program has a lot of flexibility, and provides a variety of possible career options and opportunities.
Studying Animal Shelters’ Access to Vulnerable Populations
My work is guided by the principles of One Welfare, where the wellbeing of humans, animals and the environment are ultimately interconnected.
Kip the Coyote Calls UBC Vancouver Campus Home
Dr. Kristen Walker shares tips on how we can live safely and respectfully with wildlife.