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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
From UFV Today From backyard rock-hammering to global explorer: Dr. Michael Hitch named Fellow of The Explorers Club Events, Faculty of Science, Featured, International, Newsroom Michael Hitch’s fascination with the natural world began long before he became a world-renowned scientist. “It all started when I was a kid,” he recalls. “My parents had a cottage in Haliburton, and I’d … Read more
New graduate funding opportunities webpage The Research Office has compiled some of the many funding opportunities available to graduate students in a new webpage. Be sure to check this valuable resource to maximize your research support. Research Assistant opportunities Build your skills while you study and gain 120 hours of professional employment experience over the course … Read more
The Faculty of Science is seeking students enrolled in a UFV science program to represent UFV at the London International Youth Science Forum taking place from July 19 – August 1, 2026. ABOUT LIYSF The London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) offers a two-week science Summer Camp in the UK, both online and in-person held at Imperial … Read more
The 2026 Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair will be held on Thursday April 9 from 11:30 am-6 pm in Evered Hall at the Abbotsford campus and we are seeking judges to support this event. We hope you can spare a few hours on the day of the event to help evaluate student projects and engage … Read more
Posted from UFV Today At a time when there aren’t enough young farmers taking up the mantle as older farmers retire, UFV alumnus Liam Ritchie is stepping up. Not only is he regarded as one of Canada’s outstanding young farmers (as a recent award nomination attests) Liam (Dip ’20 Ag-Tech) is helping others find their way … Read more