UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems

This #UBCGivingDay, support the LFS community and three impactful initiatives! 💡 LFS Young Alumni Council Fund connects recent graduates with mentorship, networking & career growth opportunities. 🌎 Dietetics Rural & Indigenous Placement Fund supports students with hands-on learning in Indigenous & rural communities. 🌱 UBC Farm Operations Fund supports innovative research, education & community programs at UBC's living laboratory dedicated to sustainable food systems. Join us on April 3rd: https://lnkd.in/g7wEQJ3h

Congratulations to Dr. Marina (Nina) von Keyserlingk! 🎉 Ghent University recently awarded her an honorary doctorate in recognition of her outstanding contributions to animal welfare. A globally recognized leader, mentor, and role model, Dr. von Keyserlingk has guided countless students toward successful careers in academia, government and beyond. Her passion and dedication continue to inspire the next generation. Pictured: Dr. Christel Moons from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Frédéric L. Agneessens, from the Canadian Embassy, Dr. von Keyserlingk herself, and Dr. Frank Tuyttens from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Animal Welfare Program @ UBC

This #UBCGivingDay, LFS is excited to highlight two incredible funds that are making a real impact! 🌟 First, the LFS Young Alumni Council Fund bridges the gap between campus and career by empowering recent graduates with access to meaningful networking, mentorship and professional development opportunities. Your support will help build a vibrant and connected alumni community that drives meaningful change locally and globally. 🌍 Second, the Dietetics Rural & Indigenous Placement Fund ensures dietetics students can gain hands-on experience in Indigenous and rural communities, learning directly from leaders about local food traditions and health priorities. With your support, dietetics students will have the resources to thrive and succeed as they learn to help build the health of our communities. 🏞️ Join us on April 3rd and help to empower the leaders of tomorrow! 💪 Learn more: https://ow.ly/gOnq50VlMg8

Congratulations to Lindsay Cuff, Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Faculties of Forestry and Land and Food Systems, for winning the Open Educational Resource (OER) Excellence and Impact Award! 🏆 This honour celebrates faculty members at UBC who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to advancing open educational practices, breaking down economic barriers, and enhancing accessibility within credit courses. Her dedication to open education and collaboration is inspiring, empowering educators everywhere. 💡📚 Learn more: https://ow.ly/htHk50VhzRy

Exciting news! Join us in celebrating Thorsten Knipfer and Duncan McHugh as the newest UDL Fellows at UBC. 🎉 Knipfer, Assistant Professor in Applied Biology, uses dynamic teaching methods like problem-based learning to motivate student learning and bridge research with real-world applications. 🌱 McHugh, Digital and Instructional Media Producer, supports various teaching and learning projects like decolonizing curriculum and will encourage the widespread adoption of inclusive teaching practices throughout UBC. 💻 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gghrZCTa

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Jean-Thomas Cornelis on receiving a UBC Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship! Dr. Cornelis’ research integrates Indigenous knowledge with modern soil science to improve the health and resilience of ecosystems. By studying and reintroducing traditional practices, such as Indigenous forest gardening and soil care, his research highlights how these methods can enhance soil fertility and ecosystem stability without the need for synthetic inputs. Learn more about Dr. Cornelis' research: https://ow.ly/e5CY50VgNpH

Meet Parisa, a Research Analyst who combined her passion for health, nutrition and research. Her journey is a reminder that career paths aren't always linear—diverse experiences can open doors to fulfilling career opportunities. While pursuing her undergraduate degree in UBC Global Resource Systems, Parisa gained hands-on research experience as a Research Analyst at the Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity. After graduation, she leveraged her strengths as a legal writer at Deloitte before earning her Master of Science at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine—bringing her back to her passion for health and nutrition. Learn more about Parisa's career journey: https://lnkd.in/gugu-P-Y

Welcome to UBC's new Global Resource Systems LinkedIn page! On this page we will share: 🖊️ academic resources 🖊️ job opportunities 🖊️ student spotlights, and more. Please share this page with current, prospective, and past GRS students to grow our community.

Looking for a summer internship? Interested in gaining hands-on experience with Indigenous land-based education, research and wellness? The Centre for Indigenous Land-Based Education, Research, and Wellness at xʷc̓ic̓əsəm at the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm is now accepting applications for Summer 2025 Internships! Gain skills in ethnobotany, Indigenous research methodologies, community collaboration, and more -- while earning UBC course credit! Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Apply by April 21: https://ow.ly/zxMK50V9z7g

Huge thank you to Minister of Agriculture and Food Lana Popham for visiting UBC last week! We were happy to host the Minister and provide updates on LFS research and activities taking place that support growers, food processors and consumers - from farm to fork! Our researchers, staff and students were ready and willing to talk about their projects. Shout out to Anubhav Pratap-Singh, Marina von Keyserlingk, Love-Ese Chile, PhD, Risa Sargent, Juli Carrillo, Sonja Bialobzyski, Nik Wilson, Komal Komal, Maidinai (Dina) Sabier, Xanyar Mohammadi, Srishty Maggo, Amir Amiri, Margaret Daskis, Farahnaz Fathordoobady, Miki Goda, Lana Le.