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Plan and run our summer camps! Gain excellent experience in science education! Science Rocks! is a series of summer day-camps for kids in grades 4-6, held on UFV campuses, with three weeks in Abbotsford and three weeks in Chilliwack. www.ufv.ca/science-rocks/ We are looking for UFV students who ….. Have a passion for science, love working with … Read more
Congratulations to Connor Goodvin and Hardil Singh for successfully making it to the final round! Our finalists will now present a research topic of their choice to our Selection Panel. Come out and support our LIYSF Candidates! WHEN: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 TIME: 4:30-5:30 PM (Q&A to follow each presentation) WHERE: A421 Abbotsford Campus The successful … Read more
As members of the Science and Recreational Fishing Development Division, the Outreach Instructors will be responsible for delivering Learn to Fish programs, and other FFSBC outreach programs to the public including youth and their families, schools, and community groups, as well as engaging with anglers and the public. The Instructors will also be responsible for … Read more
UFV was front and center at the 26th annual Pacific Agricultural Show, held last week at the TRADEX in Abbotsford. The trade show brought together people from every area of the agriculture industry, providing networking opportunities for UFV students and faculty. The university had a booth showcasing the work and educational offerings of the Agriculture … Read more
A new partnership has launched between two of Canada’s leading agri-food research universities – the University of the Fraser Valley and the University of Guelph. Together, they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at advancing new pathways for sustainable innovation within Canada’s $140 billion food and agriculture industry. The agreement names long-time collaborators Dr. … Read more
ABOUT LIYSF The London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) is a two-week residential student event held at Imperial College London & The Royal Geographical Society, with lecture demonstrations from leading scientists, visits to world-class laboratories and universities combined with cultural interaction, with 500 students aged 16-21 years old from 70 countries. Students can apply directly to LIYSF … Read more
The Hubbub 2023 is back! An interactive project taking place at Abbotsford City Hall showcased UFV students projects and ideas for various city staff, the mayor, and community members. Students from Dr. Afia Raja’s GEOG 360 “Community Planning and Policy” class won a prize at the HUBBUB for Fall 2023. Students: Amy Campbell, Katrina Simon, … Read more
Calling all students from grades K-12 in the Fraser Valley to join us on April 11, 2024, where brilliant minds collide! Students can enter our regional science fair in many ways. Individual schools may hold a school-wide science fair and send their top students to regionals. Other schools may have an educator who works with … Read more
Hubbub is an interactive project showcase taking place twice a year that brings together UFV students to share their projects, findings and recommendations with city staff, peers and engaged community members. Staff also have a chance to vote for their favourite project and mingle with the students, City staff, faculty and instructors, CityStudio team, and … Read more
The Research Office is pleased to announce that Student Research Day will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2024. More information and sign-up instructions for student participants and faculty judge volunteers will be available in mid-February, but for now, timings for the day are outlined below: Doors open: 9:30 AM Microlectures: 10-11 AM Early lunch … Read more