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With blue skies, sunshine, and an outstanding group of faculty and graduates, we couldn’t have asked for a better day to celebrate. Graduates, your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this incredible milestone. We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see where your next chapter takes you. … Read more
From May 14-25th, a group of 24 upper-level biology students, with faculty members Jenn Barrett, Debbie Wheeler, Sandra Gillespie, Dina Navon, Yvonne Dzal and UFV alumnus Dilan Praat, travelled to Tofino, BC, for Biology’s first field school since the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 12 days of hands-on learning, students explored the incredible diversity of ecosystems within … Read more
Please join us in supporting our Fall/Winter BIO and BIOC 409/499 students as they each present a 15-minute seminar highlighting their research findings. The presentations will take place on Friday, April 24, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and on Tuesday, April 28, from 1:00 PM to 12:50 PM (see full schedule below). If you’re unable to attend … Read more
Our Bachelor of Regional and Community Planning (BRCP) program has received national accreditation, reinforcing UFV’s role in preparing future planning professionals for meaningful careers in Canada and beyond. The BRCP program is accredited by the Professional Standards Board for the Planning Profession in Canada (PSB), in partnership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and … Read more
From UFV Today From backyard rock-hammering to global explorer: Dr. Michael Hitch named Fellow of The Explorers Club Events, Faculty of Science, Featured, International, Newsroom Michael Hitch’s fascination with the natural world began long before he became a world-renowned scientist. “It all started when I was a kid,” he recalls. “My parents had a cottage in Haliburton, and I’d … Read more
The Faculty of Science is seeking students enrolled in a UFV science program to represent UFV at the London International Youth Science Forum taking place from July 19 – August 1, 2026. ABOUT LIYSF The London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) offers a two-week science Summer Camp in the UK, both online and in-person held at Imperial … Read more
The 2026 Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair will be held on Thursday April 9 from 11:30 am-6 pm in Evered Hall at the Abbotsford campus and we are seeking judges to support this event. We hope you can spare a few hours on the day of the event to help evaluate student projects and engage … Read more
Posted from UFV Today At a time when there aren’t enough young farmers taking up the mantle as older farmers retire, UFV alumnus Liam Ritchie is stepping up. Not only is he regarded as one of Canada’s outstanding young farmers (as a recent award nomination attests) Liam (Dip ’20 Ag-Tech) is helping others find their way … Read more
As part of the Watershed Views Speaker Series, After the Floods invites the community to reflect on post-flood recovery and watershed resilience in the Sumas and Lower Fraser basins. The event explores how restoration, stewardship, and collaboration are shaping recovery efforts in one of the Fraser Valley’s most interconnected landscapes. The evening features Murray Ned … Read more
UFV TODAY November 17, 2025 Sometimes when conducting research, scientists make unexpected discoveries that change how we understand the world. In Dr. Harley Gordon’s case, the unexpected discovery came while he was studying how salicylic acid is synthesized in plants. Harley, an assistant professor in biology at the University of the Fraser Valley, was part … Read more