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Thankfully, today was a calmer day. Opening with Professor Dame Molly Stevens’ principal lecture on her work developing biomatter for various medical applications. From the plethora of examples, some of my favourites included growing bones for transplant surgeries and a vaccine that provided both the initial dose and its booster after a pre-set time delay. … Read more
Waking up bright and early again, unfortunately, I was able to grab some wall adapters and finally felt like I was starting to settle in. With my phone charged and my body somewhat rested I was ready for our trip to London’s National Physical Laboratory, or NPL for short. Throughout all 300+ laboratories located at … Read more
Hello everyone, welcome to UFV’s 2024 LIYSF blog series written by yours truly, Connor Goodvin! Though I arrived in London yesterday, the opening ceremony events started today at 11:00 BST or 3 am in BC. This opening ceremony, in which I had the honour to bear Canada’s flag, was in no way the beginning of … 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
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
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
We’re supposed to be living in a rain forest, but this past summer it felt more like a semi-arid desert. Where’s all the water? Learn about drought in the Fraser Valley at the UFV Chilliwack library’s second Science Café on Wednesday, Oct 11 from 10 to 11:30 am. Science Café will feature Dr. Scott Shupe, … Read more
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
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
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