Dr. Amanda McCormick has dedicated her career to improving how Canada's justice system responds to women who have experienced intimate partner violence.  Her research and leadership have now been recognized with a Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case, a national honour celebrating individuals who have made outstanding contributions to advancing equality for…

Wireless technology is all around us. From smartphones that help us navigate to smartwatches that track our activity and devices that control our homes, wireless technology has become indispensable.  Omer Waqar, an assistant professor in the University of the Fraser Valley's School of Computing, is working to make wireless networks faster, more sustainable, and more…

The UFV Peace and Reconciliation Centre’s Xwelítem Siyáya: Allyship and Reconciliation Building program is returning this fall with a renewed structure designed to support ongoing learning and relationship-building. Developed in partnership with Stó:lō organizations and community leaders, the program invites participants to build a grounded understanding of Indigenous–settler histories, responsibilities, relationships, and reconciliation through place-based…

Expand your academic palate and sample new subject areas with the Faculty Microlectures, an annual interdisciplinary event showcasing faculty research at the University of the Fraser Valley. Faculty presenters each take the stage for a maximum of two minutes and speak about the exciting findings and implications of their research. Feed your academic appetite and…

Dr. Iris Lesser was surprised to find a dearth of resources and information about postpartum physical activity when her first child was born. Nine years later, Iris, an associate professor of kinesiology at UFV, is meeting that need with inclusive, accessible exercise content for every mother who needs it.   Even as an experienced athlete…

As Canada navigates a changing trade relationship with the United States, a University of the Fraser Valley professor says there’s a massive opportunity just waiting to be seized. Dr. Edward Akuffo suggests the next frontier in Canadian trade should be Africa and he's made a compelling case for it in two recently published federal government…

Cranberry sauce is a staple on Canadian tables during the holiday season, enjoyed by millions of people.   But what if this delicious seasonal favourite became a rarity? Cranberry crops will be impacted by climate change in the years to come, according to new research by the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), funded by the B.C. Cranberry Growers…

Two UFV researchers from seemingly disparate backgrounds have found that by combining their strengths, they can offer support to Indigenous groups in northern Canada interested in improving food security. Dr. Cindy Jardine and Dr. Lauren Erland, both federally funded Canada Research Chairs at UFV (Cindy in Health and Community and Lauren in Berry Horticulture), decided…

A University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) professor has received $1,145,460 from the Canadian Space Agency to investigate how astronauts experience long-term missions on the International Space Station (ISS). Over six years, (through 2031), Dr. Jelena Brcic and her national research team will work with astronauts to understand how they manage stress and find meaning…

  Five researchers from the University of the Fraser Valley have been recognized on the 2025 Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists list, a global ranking of the world’s most influential researchers.   Honourees include Drs. Lauren Erland, Javad Hadian, Michael Hitch, Faisal Naeem, and Christophe Schinckus — recognized for their outstanding citation impact and contributions in their…

Operating rooms are meant to save lives, but research by Dr. Alexander Villafranca, a faculty member at UFV’s Kinesiology department, suggests they can also be toxic workplaces. Now, he’s developing tools to help stop disruptive behaviour that can put both patients and staff at risk.  Studies led by Alexander show that bad behaviour is commonly…

For the past two decades, one name has been associated more than any other with the South Asian Studies Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley. When you think of SASI, the institute’s founding director, Dr. Satwinder Bains, comes to mind pretty quickly. That changed on August 15 when Satwinder formally retired. She is…