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Hello all! How does one even begin to explain how amazing today was and what superior or underlying powers or constructs made it so? I guess I’ll try right now. A funny story related to today began a couple months ago, when I was first emailed about registering for optional visits. Naturally, the option of … Read more
Hello everyone! Let’s jump right into it. Today began with the first of our specialist lectures. Today I was part of a group that visited Dr Peter Hollingsworth, who talked about the challenges faced in complex systems engineering, namely the aerospace industry. I was quite interested in the topic of aerospace engineering but was surprised … Read more
Good morning! (This was supposed to be done last night, I have a problem, send help) Yesterday was an amazing experience, and I believe that it can be portrayed using Empedocles’ four elements. Element: Water As I may have mentioned earlier, London was very recently hit with a heat wave, giving it very unusually warm … Read more
Good day to you all once again! As the saying goes: “No Pain, No Gain” Between the lingering soreness in my calves and the sides of my gut from running yesterday, and either the ache in my stomach after missing dinner, or the dry grittiness of my throat, you could say I’m somewhat in pain. … Read more
Hello once again! Today (or rather, yesterday. I seem to have irresponsibly fell asleep) started off with our first visits to scientific establishments. I attended the department of materials science in the Imperial College. There we got to have a glimpse of their work into controlling growth of cells, their modification of said cells by … Read more
Hello again! The first day and official beginning of LIYSF 2018 was today and it was quite a bang to start us off with. It began with a delicious breakfast and an opening ceremony that was exciting and compelling. Also hot. The heat wave hasn’t discontinued and it got quite warm in my vest and … Read more
Hello readers! My name is Nikola Trotzuk and I will be your guide through what will be my journey as the representative candidate for UFV at LIYSF 2018! Today, or rather yesterday, my mind was an utter mess. Though I was completely packed with all travel arrangements made, I had never traveled by myself before, … Read more
The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce that Nikola Trotzuk has been selected to represent UFV at the 60th London International Youth Science Forum this summer! He’ll be joining the world’s leading young scientists from more than 75 participating countries. For two weeks, he’ll be immersed in an international community exchanging ideas and experiences … Read more
Ekanki Chawla, Isabelle St. Martin and Nikola Trotzuk have successfully cleared the first hurdle and will now present a research topic of their choice to our Selection Panel. When: March 28, 2018– 4PM – 6PM (Q&A Period to Follow) Where: D213 Abbotsford Campus The successful candidate will be traveling (all expenses paid!) to the London … Read more
UFV will be sending one Science student to London, England, all expenses paid, to attend the annual London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) July 25 to August 8, 2018. Past representatives have included: Tessa Webb & Perrin Waldock (2017), Vivienne Beard (2016), Kevin Kobes (2015), Etienne Dreyer (2014), Andrew Alexander (2013), and Timothy Richards (2012). … Read more