News and Events
Today was spent exploring the Kensington and Chelsea area. The cobbled streets and brick buildings are so different from home. Dr Jason Nurse led the student debate this evening, juxtaposing the benefits of the internet with the challenges of misinformation. It was interesting to hear students speak about ways to manage online information, and how … Read more
Dr Tolullah Oni gave an encouraging lecture this morning titled ‘Can Cities Makes Us Healthier?’ She called on each one of us to use our voices in science and science diplomacy in order improve health in cities worldwide. Following the lecture was a much anticipated visit to the London Eye, which thoroughly exceeded my expectations. … Read more
Today I had the privilege of visiting the King’s College London Centre for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine. The centre is a leading facility in cutting-edge research looking at developing effective cell therapies using stem cells. It was remarkable to tour the research laboratories, and to be introduced to scientists working in such an innovative … Read more
This morning all 500 LIYSF participants representing 77 countries gathered in the Royal Geographic Society Ondaatje Theatre for the LIYSF opening ceremony. The president’s address was given by Professor Clare Elwell: a past LIYSF participant and current medical physicist. She spoke to her experiences here as a student, and the forum’s value not only as … Read more
After a long flight from Vancouver to Heathrow, I have finally arrived in London! The day has been a whirlwind of new faces and introductions. Once I arrived I had some time to explore the university and surrounding city. The Imperial College of London where I am staying is absolutely beautiful and so full of … Read more
Congratulations to Biology Professor, Dr. Alan Reid for receiving Vancouver Granville’s 2019 “Unsung Hero” Award for going above and beyond to serve our community. The award was presented to him by the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville in Ottawa, Ontario in June 2019. Alan was nominated by the Vancouver Botanical Gardens … Read more
Bag-be-Gone! Your interest and participation in on-campus sustainability projects and programs provided a launching point for this game-changing initiative. Plastic bag distribution is gone because you care! Bag-be-Gone says, we can be successful without needlessly impacting our learning, working, and living environments. At the Bookstore you’ll find that recyclable paper bags have replaced disposable plastics, … Read more
Internship Position Title Student Sustainability Coordinator Department: Facilities Position Term Semester specific, renewable to a maximum of two years Title of Immediate Supervisor: Energy Manager Hours of Work: Flexible, to a maximum of 10 hours per week PURPOSE The Student Sustainability Coordinator (SSC) facilitates and supports the sustainability initiatives in Facilities Management (FM) at UFV … Read more
Dr. Lucy Lee, UFV’s Dean of Science is hiring for the position of volunteer research assistants in her cell culture lab on campus for this fall. This is a volunteer position with flexible hours (approximately 2-3 hours a week). You will be assisting in a research project that is looking at the biological effects of … Read more
Dr. Lenore Newman, Canada Research Chair in Food Security and the Environment and Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at UFV, has been appointed by the government of British Columbia to a newly created Food Security Task Force. This group will explore and advise on technology and innovations aimed at strengthening the agriculture sector … Read more