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Demand for programming or coding skills is growing, and not just for IT jobs. A report by Burning Glass, a job market analytics firm, found that there were as many as 7 million job openings in 2015 in occupations that required coding skills. According to the report, programming jobs overall are growing 12% faster than … Read more
Have you ever wanted to explore London, a leader in research and development? How about Reykjavik, the world’s “Greenest City” or Paris, one of Europe’s major centres of science and the arts. Explore these diverse cities with the Biology department Summer 2018! Attend one of our info sessions to learn more: Friday, October 13th at … Read more
The Annual General Meeting of the Entomological Society of BC will be held at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford on Friday, October 13th, 2017. The Symposium will be held at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey on Saturday, October 14th, 2017. The Entomological Society of British Columbia’s Annual General Meeting Symposium this year is: “Biological Control: … Read more
Great music, pizza and prizes were enjoyed by over 100 UFV Science students, faculty and staff who attended the 10th Annual Science Social Event this past Thursday at the PHOENIX Ballroom. Science Student Clubs and Associations were on hand to provide information and sign up new members. Thank you to the following student groups who … Read more
The Faculty of Science was honoured to welcome Dr. Gwen Point, UFV Chancellor, respected Stó:lõ leader, mentor, and cultural advisor to speak at our annual Dean’s Seminar Series. Dr. Greg Schlitt, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Science introduced Gwen to the large crowd of 75+ on September 28, 2017. Her talk was entitled: Dear … Read more
Senior physics students and their projects were featured in UFV Today. The senior physics lab at UFV is bursting with energy on a Monday afternoon. It’s team time. There’s no formal lecture taking place; this is the time when the students in the Engineering Physics in Mechatronics program work on their group projects. One team … Read more
ALL SCIENCE Students, Faculty and Staff are invited to our 10th Annual Science Social! When: September 28, 2017 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm Where: PHOENIX Ballroom, next to Finnegan’s Pub. Come out and enjoy this fun event! It’s a great opportunity to check out the science student clubs and associations and see what they have … Read more
SustainableUFV has been very busy getting ready for the 2017/2018 year. There will be plenty of opportunities to get involved in sustainability projects and initiatives on campus. Drop into this year’s kick off meeting: When: Thursday, September 21st Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm Where: A225 / Abbotsford Campus Enjoy pizza and light refreshments while discussing … Read more
Math Mania is an evening of mathematical demonstrations, puzzles and hands-on activities for elementary school children. It’s designed to show children – and their parents – how much fun you can have playing with mathematical games and concepts. Volunteers run individual tables, each with their own activity or activities. You’ll get a chance to try … Read more
Please join the UFV Physics Department in welcoming Dr. Dikai Liu, Co-Director of the Centre for Autonomous Systems from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia. WHEN: Friday, SEPT 8th / 12-1 PM WHERE: Room A353 / Abbotsford Campus Current applications of robotics are distinguished from more traditional automation by the focus on robots that operate … Read more