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UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship🌲🇨🇦 @forestry.ubc.ca · 03/09/2025
Join #UBCForestry and @landfood.ubc.ca on September 30 at 1956 Main Mall as we unite for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day. Learn more: bit.ly/osd-2025 #UBC #OrangeShirtDay
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2025 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day |
Join Land and Food Systems and Forestry for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day on Sept 30.
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UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems @landfood.ubc.ca · 08/07/2025
From July-Sept, the @ubcfarm.bsky.social is offering a diverse lineup of in-person and online workshops covering gardening, cooking, baking, food preservation, herbal medicine, foraging, & more. Explore the full list and register early to secure your spot! t.co/t41zE9N10f
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UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 17/06/2025
@landfood.ubc.ca Jens Ulrich's PhD research found that even small changes to urban green spaces — such as adding a small meadow in a city park — can make a huge difference for pollinator diversity. via ‪@cbcradiocanada.bsky.social‬ www.cbc.ca/news/science...
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From roundabout gardens to park meadows, how cities across Canada are encouraging pollinators | CBC News
From tiny roundabout gardens filled with native plants to a three-year pollinator meadow research project, municipalities across the country are showing that even small changes to public spaces can im...
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UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 06/05/2025
Canada’s response to unfair trade practices must align with global rules to maintain credibility. Drs. Matias Margulis and Kristen Hopewell of @landfood.ubc.ca @ubcsppga.bsky.social highlight in @theglobeandmail.com why WTO compliance matters, especially as trade tensions rise: tgam.ca/3RRaC4Q
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How can Canada credibly take on Trump when we, too, break global trade rules?
Last fall, the government imposed a 100-per-cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles and a 25-per-cent tariff on steel and aluminum imports from China
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UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems @landfood.ubc.ca · 26/05/2025
A huge congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🎓 Before they walk the stage this week, we caught up with a few exceptional grads to hear about their experiences and what's next in their journey. Read more: www.landfood.ubc.ca/celebrating-... #UBCGrad
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UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 22/04/2025
How do ‘parks for bugs’ boost pollinators in Vancouver? New @landfood.ubc.ca study shows that simple changes, such as less mowing and more creating more pollinator meadows, can create thriving ecosystems. Read more: bit.ly/4lFTywg
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How ‘parks for bugs’ boost pollinators in Vancouver - UBC News
A study found that reducing lawn mowing and creating pollinator meadows significantly boosts pollinator diversity, creating healthier and more resilient ecosystems.
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UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems @landfood.ubc.ca · 10/04/2025
Congratulations to Dr. Marina (Nina) von Keyserlingk! 🎉 Ghent University recently awarded her an honorary doctorate in recognition of her outstanding contributions to animal welfare. Read more: www.landfood.ubc.ca/marina-von-k...
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UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems @landfood.ubc.ca · 02/04/2025
This #UBCGivingDay, support the LFS community and three impactful initiatives! 👇
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UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems @landfood.ubc.ca · 31/03/2025
Congrats to Lindsay Cuff, Assistant Professor in LFS and @forestry.ubc.ca, on winning UBC's OER Excellence and Impact Award! 🏆 This honour celebrates faculty members who demonstrate dedication to advancing open educational practices and accessibility. Learn more: ow.ly/htHk50VhzRy
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UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems @landfood.ubc.ca · 31/03/2025
Exciting news! 🎉 Thorsten Knipfer & Duncan McHugh are UBC's newest Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Fellows! Knipfer bridges research and real-world learning, while McHugh advances inclusive teaching practices throughout the Faculty. Learn more: lnkd.in/gghrZCTa
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UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems @landfood.ubc.ca · 28/03/2025
🎉 Congrats to JT Cornelis on receiving a UBC Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship! Dr. Cornelis’ research bridges Indigenous knowledge with modern soil science to improve the health & resilience of ecosystems. Learn more about his research: ow.ly/BvZJ50VgNpM
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UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems @landfood.ubc.ca · 27/03/2025
#UBCGivingDay is coming up on Apr. 3—support the causes that matter most to you! LFS funds go towards empowering recent grads w/ access to professional development opportunities and dietetics student w/ valuable experience working with Indigenous & rural communities across BC. lnkd.in/gPWRnc47
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UBC Geography @ubcgeography.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Join us March 11th for our next Geog Colloquium with political geographer Dr. Merje Kuus for her talk “Planning a Wine Region: Place and Beauty in Okanagan Valley”. When: March 11th, 12:30-2:00pm Where: Geog room 229 (in person) Event info: geog.ubc.ca/events/event... @landfood.ubc.ca
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 13/02/2025
Join us for an engaging presentation on "Unraveling the Mathematics of Single-Cell Dynamics" with #UBC mathematician Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse. February 26, 4:00 pm. Presented in collaboration with @forestry.ubc.ca & UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems science.ubc.ca/events/black...
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Black Excellence in STEM Speaker Series: Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse
Join us for an engaging presentation on "Unraveling the Mathematics of Single-Cell Dynamics" with Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse.
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UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems @landfood.ubc.ca · 18/02/2025
At #ubcLFS, we're fortunate to welcome Black scholars who bring diverse experiences to the classroom, and the wider #UBC community. Learn about these future leaders, and how they've adapted to student life in Canada: www.landfood.ubc.ca/celebrating-... #BlackHistoryMonth
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UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems @landfood.ubc.ca · 12/02/2025
For International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we spoke with some outstanding students on why they are passionate about science. 🧪🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM Read more: www.landfood.ubc.ca/internationa...
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UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems @landfood.ubc.ca · 11/02/2025
Welcome to #ubcLFS! 👋 The Faculty of Land and Food Systems is where science meets society’s urgent needs. We work together to advance resilient #foodsystems, #sustainableagriculture, #foodsecurity, healthier communities, and #animalwelfare. Follow us for the latest research, news and events.
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