Research on Wagyu-style beef alternatives start at UBC
As Protein Industries Canada and its industry partners invest $7.6 million to produce made-in-Canada meat alternatives, students in LFS will have the opportunity to receive advanced training in making plant-based proteins.
Tier I Canada Research Chair in Agricultural, Food or Nutritional Science (Associate Professor / Professor)
Tier I Canada Research Chair in Agricultural, Food or Nutritional Science (Associate Professor / Professor) Posted September 23, 2021 The Faculty of Land and Food Systems (https://lfs-ps-2023.sites.olt.ubc.ca) at The University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus) invites applications from outstanding investigators for a Tier I Canada Research Chair in Agricultural, Food or Nutritional Science. The successful […]
UBC students win global competition for Indigenous Food Insecurity project
Congrats to the UBC students who won first place in a global competition! Their project looked at the issue of food insecurity that disproportionately affects urban Indigenous populations more than others in B.C.
Overcoming Challenges to Reach Medical School
Congratulations to Aki for getting into medical school! In a new alumni profile, he shares his proudest accomplishments, the courses that prepared him for his med school journey, and some specialties he might pursue.
Lecturer in Dietetics
Sessional Lecturer in Dietetics Job Summary: Posted June 9 2021 A Sessional Lecturer position is available in the Food, Nutrition and Health Program, Faculty of Land and Food Systems (Vancouver Campus) from January 1-April 30, 2022. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a new 3-credit course, FNH 345 Counselling in Dietetics. A brief […]
Lucy Hoang: Dietitian in the Making
Lucy Hoang: Dietitian in the Making A second-year nutrition elective course triggered Lucy Hoang’s decision to transfer from Faculty of Science to Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Trading in chemistry for dietetics, she has enjoyed opportunities to practice nutrition counselling with volunteer clients, write blog articles for dietitians and lead nutrition tours in a […]
Maddy Huehn
My focus is on preventative health care and how we can use nutrition and plant-based eating as a way to prevent and heal diseases.
Academic All-Canadian Athletes
Three undergraduate students share how they balance a rigorous training schedule as athletes while also excelling in their academic studies.
Reporting Data to Inform Better Daiya Foods Products
Hands-on learning experiences provided the opportunity to learn how to apply knowledge learned in the classroom, and this set me up for success in my career.
Upholding Quality Standards at Ferrero Canada
My classes promoted group work and problem-based learning with other disciplines, which prepared me for my work in my industry today.