UFV was well represented at at 26th Pacific Agriculture Show

UFV was front and center at the 26th annual Pacific Agricultural Show, held last week at the TRADEX in Abbotsford. The trade show brought together people from every area of the agriculture industry, providing networking opportunities for UFV students and faculty. The university had a booth showcasing the work and educational offerings of the Agriculture … Read more

Dr. Lenore Newman leading a new partnership with University of Guelph – UFV Today

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

Registration for the Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair is now open!

Calling all students from grades K-12 in the Fraser Valley to join us on April 11, 2024, where brilliant minds collide! Students can enter our regional science fair in many ways. Individual schools may hold a school-wide science fair and send their top students to regionals. Other schools may have an educator who works with … Read more

Team Canada Inspires with Best Delegation Award at MILSET ESI 2023

We are happy to share that Justin Yu, one of our 2023 Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair finalists who attended the 2023 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Edmonton in May had the opportunity to join other finalists from across the country at this year’s MILSET Expo-Sciences International (ESI) in Puebla, Mexico from October 21-27, 2023. This international event brings … Read more

Record numbers attend UFV’s 16th Annual Science Social

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

Congratulations to Eric Gerbrandt, Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient 2023 – UFV Today

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

Congratulations to Eryn Braley, Young Distinguished Alumni 2023 – UFV Today

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

Dr. Afia Raja appears on CTV Vancouver News

Dr. Afia Raja, Assistant Professor from the School of Land Use and Environmental Change was recently interviewed on the CTV Vancouver News on the topic of the  environmental impact of abandoned homeless camps on the Chilliwack River. “It’s different kinds of minerals as well that are toxic to the fishes and to the whole aquatic … Read more

Science Rocks! receives $5,000 grant from BC Hydro’s Community Giving Program

Thank you to BC Hydro’s Community Giving Program for the $5,000 Grassroots Grant to help support our Science Rocks! Summer Camps program. Through your grant we will be able to continue to create a fun environment for our campers to learn and explore science. You truly make the difference for us, and we are extremely … Read more

Congratulations to our 2022 Faculty of Science AAA Award Recipients!

Each year the Dean of Science in consultation with the department heads decide the recipients of these awards. They were announced at our final Faculty Council meeting of the year. Mariano Mapili (SLUEC) and Sandra Gillespie (Biology) – Co-recipients of the Awesome Achievement Award, for overall excellence in academic endeavors Dr. Mapili was appointed at the rank … Read more