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Flying High: Jets, G-Force, and a Tarantula on Board From soaring through the skies at breakneck speeds to discovering long-lost wreckage sites, Scratch gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the thrilling life of a fighter pilot turned TV host when he visited our ScienceRocks! Camp (Camp 4: Dimensions, Degrees, Destruction and Doodads in Chilliwack) He … Read more
Hello and welcome to Day 5 of LIYSF 2025! Today was a bit different, it was finally a day to rest and recharge! While some students headed off on optional visits to Stonehenge and Hampton Court Palace, I didn’t have any visits signed up, not exactly by choice though. All the seats were full by … Read more
Hello everybody and welcome to Day 4 of LIYSF 2025! Today was the BIG DAYYYYY! It was finally time for the Science Bazaar where students from 92 different countries came together to present a range of different research projects. The day started super early as usual around 6 AM, when my roommate and I woke … Read more
Hello everyone and welcome to Day 3 of the 66th LIYSF 2025! It’s hard to believe we’re already three days in and I was especially excited for today because it was our first scientific visit! I woke up around 6, had breakfast and headed straight to the meeting point at Queen’s Lawn at Imperial College. … Read more
FROM UFV Blog For kids in grades 4–7, UFV’s Science Rocks! summer day camp is more than just a week out of the house; it’s a hands-on adventure in discovery. Campers create explosive (but still safe!) reactions in real science labs, explore wildlife and rocks, and measure the world around them like true scientists. Each week-long … Read more
Hello everybody and Welcome to day 2 of the 66th LIYSF ceremony! The day kicked off bright and early, thanks to jet lag, I found myself wide awake at 4 AM. After trying (and failing) to fall back asleep, I finally gave in around 5-ish and got ready for breakfast before heading out to the … Read more
Kashvi our student representative is attending the London for the London International Youth Science Forum 2025. She kicks off her journey making global connections, a scenic stroll through South Kensington, and an early honour at the Opening Ceremony. Read her blog below: After flying from Vancouver to Toronto, and then finally to London, I officially … Read more
Bronze Medals Awarded at Canada-Wide Science Fair 2025 This spring, four exceptional students from the Langley and Chilliwack School Districts proudly represented our region at the 2025 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Their participation was made possible thanks to the generous support of the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) our dedicated Educational … Read more
From UFV Now New UFV degree program inspires community connections Wind fluttered through the banners over Montrose Avenue, where UFV’s newest degree program made its mark on the Abbotsford community. The Bachelor of Regional and Community Planning (BRCP) is a four-year degree that draws connections between environmental studies, art, natural sciences, policy and law, urban design, history, … Read more
UFV Chilliwack Open House 2025 Explore exciting, career-focused opportunities in Trades & Technology, Health Sciences, and Agriculture. What to expect: Tour state-of-the-art facilities, meet expert faculty and staff, attend live demonstrations, experience hands-on activities. Trades & Technology Tour the shops, labs, and kitchens of the Trades & Technology Centre. BC Builders Road Show: Explore a 34′ … Read more