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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
The Department of Biology was honoured to host the North American Comparative Immunology Workshop at UFV from May 31 to June 3. This workshop has been held annually since 2009 to foster collaborations among established investigators, postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students interested in immune function in a wide range of model and non-model organisms. … Read more
Congratulations to Jennifer Barrett, recipient of the Faculty of Science 2026 AAA Award for Superb Service by a Faculty Member! Jenn has demonstrated exceptional service this year, playing a key role in planning and delivering the Biology Department’s Clayoquot Biosphere Field School, which returned for the first time since 2019. She also led the effort … Read more
Twenty-four biology students, along with biology faculty Jennifer Barrett, Sandra Gillespie, Debbie Wheeler, Dina Navon, Yvonne Dzal, Harley Gordon, and UFV BSc 2021 graduate Dilan Praat, headed out on our first field school since 2019. From May 14–26, they will explore the diverse terrestrial and marine ecosystems of the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust region, learning about Nuu-chah-nulth … 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
BC BIO is a not-for-profit conference, held one day each year for biology faculty members, graduate students, and others involved in post-secondary education, typically coinciding with Provincial Articulation meetings. Presentations can be on anything related to teaching and learning within biology. Example topics have included techniques used in the classroom, curriculum mapping in biology, novel … Read more
This course is a hands-on, practical journey into the world of data analysis and statistical modeling. Using professional statistical software, students will learn to uncover patterns, test ideas, and make confident predictions from real-world data. Prerequisites: One of the following: STAT 104 with a B, STAT 106, or STAT 270 Timetable: Each Fall semester on Abbotsford Campus … Read more
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) is an independent, non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. Their mandate is to enhance and conserve BC’s freshwater fisheries for public benefit. Working in partnership with government, industry, and anglers, our goal is to make fishing in BC even better through the enhancement and conservation of … Read more