Dr. Lenore Newman leading a new partnership with University of Guelph – UFV Today

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

Science Outreach Winter 2024: for science students interested in teaching

Super Science Club is an after-school program for elementary students that UFV offers in collaboration with Science World. The goal of this program is to inspire children to be inquisitive about the world around them and to develop a long-term interest in science and technology. Science World provides paid training and UFV student facilitators use … Read more

New planning degree opens doors to homegrown urban planners – UFV Today

For years, municipal governments in the Fraser Valley have been bringing in urban planners from outside the region because locals almost never have the required education. But that’s about to change as UFV launches a new Bachelor of Regional and Community Planning program. “With all the challenges in the Fraser Valley, and globally, from climate … Read more

Record numbers attend UFV’s 16th Annual Science Social

Thank you to the 144+ students, faculty and staff who attended our 16th Annual Science Social event held on the K-Building Patio last night. This was our largest attendance on record! Our emcee for the evening was our Associate Dean, Ian Affleck. We were honoured to welcome UFV Acting President and vice-Chancellor, James Mandigo, Teresa … Read more

Congratulations to Eric Gerbrandt, Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient 2023 – UFV Today

Article written by: Mitch Huttema, Video & Communications Specialist, UFV Today UFV Distinguished Alumni 2023: Blue skies ahead for Eric Gerbrandt Dedicated to creating and caring for a better berry, Dr. Eric Gerbrandt’s research takes him from the fields of his Yarrow farm to labs and conferences around the world. For this and more, Eric … Read more

Congratulations to Eryn Braley, Young Distinguished Alumni 2023 – UFV Today

Article written by: Anne Russell, Media & Communications Manager, UFV Today Young Distinguished Alumni 2023: Eryn Braley advocates for Indigenous Peoples in public health setting Eryn Braley is thankful to have chosen a career in Indigenous public health that allows her to connect with her Indigenous identity. “I am so appreciative of the Indigenous mentors … Read more

Student Representative nominations for Science Faculty Council 2023/2024 – Nomination deadline SEPT 15

The Faculty of Science is looking for 2 Student Representatives to sit on our Science Faculty Council. These positions are for a ONE-YEAR term. The Mandate of the Science Faculty Council (SFC) shall: serve as the forum for sharing information and the discussion of academic matters receive recommendations related to academic programs, including but not limited to: … Read more

Dr. Jake Spooner to lead UFV’s Centre for High Pressure Research – UFV Today

Article written by: Darren McDonald, UFV Today UFV’s new Centre for High Pressure Research (CHPR) will open this fall thanks to $530,725 in targeted funding. The only one of its kind in Canada, the centre will be led by Dr. Jacob Spooner, a UFV assistant professor in chemistry, who recently received a $208,557 John R. Evans … Read more