UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems

Congratulations to our 2026 CNS-SCN Award recipients, Dr. David Kitts and Lulu X Pei! We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the impact of their work in advancing nutrition research.

Congratulations to Dr. Mark Paul Rivarez on receiving funding through the New Frontiers in Research Fund Exploration stream for VECTOR. 🥳 @SSHRC_CRSH @TIPS_SPIIE @viromehunter

Happy Bee Day! 🐝✨ Here are 5 bees you probably didn’t know about + one buzz-worthy fact about each. 🌼 #BeeDay #bees #animals

Congratulations to Dr. Mahsa Jessri on receiving funding through the New Frontiers in Research Fund Exploration stream for LIFE-Canada. @SSHRC_CRSH @TIPS_SPIIE 🥳

From campus research to better tofu 🍽️ Through student research in partnership with industry collaborators like Sunrise Soya Foods, Food Science students explored how tofu texture affects its use, quality and enjoyment.

From soil science to pharmacy, Cedric Thompson’s life’s work was making a difference. The Cedric B.H. and Aimée Thompson Fund will continue that legacy, by supporting UBC graduate students studying soil science. give.ubc.ca/donor-spotligh…

Dr. Zelalem Taye is leading a multi-institutional research project that received $500,000 in funding from @GenomeBC to integrate soil biodiversity into provincial conservation and land use management. Learn more: ow.ly/ZHvz50YNKHr #EarthDay

Wonderful to see the creation of a new produce wash from LFS food scientists working in collaboration with UBC's Bioproducts Institute and Engineering researchers. Congrats Tianxi Yang and team!

Thank you to everyone who supported #UBCGivingDay 🎁

UBC Giving Day 2026 is LIVE! Give now at givingday.ubc.ca/32770/gd2026/l… #UBCGivingDay #ForwardTogether

Giving Day is just 1 week away! Learn how you can support LFS Initiatives: givingday.ubc.ca/32770/gd2026/l… #UBCGivingDay #ForwardTogether #UBC

From campus plans to real careers—things took their own path 📚 #UBCalumni #UBC #career

Where modern food science meets Traditional Chinese Medicine 🌿🔬 Graduate student Maidinai Sabier is studying how traditional steaming methods transform Polygonatum rhizomes into functional compounds for gut health. Read the full story at landfood.ubc.ca/mixing-modern-…

New faculty profile: Zelalem Taye Dr. Zelalem Taye brings an interdisciplinary approach to ecosystem science—bridging agroecosystems, forests, microbiomes, and data science. Read the full story at landfood.ubc.ca/new-faculty-pr…

Using AI to build climate-smart cattle production 🐄🤖 Dr. Limei Lin is harnessing machine learning to study the cattle gut microbiome—unlocking insights that could reduce methane emissions while improving feed efficiency. Read the full story at landfood.ubc.ca/animal-scienti…

Meet Golshan, a PhD food science student inspired by curiosity and the power of discovery. ✨ Learn more about Golshan at landfood.ubc.ca/international-… #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

Meet Luna, an Applied Biology student driven by curiosity, reflection, and the thrill of discovery. ✨ Learn more about Luna at landfood.ubc.ca/international-… #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

Meet Miyu, a Food, Nutrition and Health student inspired by the connection between physiology, nutrition, and everyday life. ✨ Learn more about Miyu at landfood.ubc.ca/international-… #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

We are deeply shocked and saddened by the shootings at Tumbler Ridge and extend our deepest sympathy to all those impacted. This is a truly horrific event and our hearts are with the people of Tumbler Ridge and all British Columbians. For university community members impacted by this event and who are seeking support, please visit this site for a list of supports and resources: bit.ly/460hpjY In acknowledgment of this tragedy, the University of British Columbia will be lowering its flags to half-mast.

Meet Pragti, a Global Resource Systems student passionate about using evidence-based knowledge to create meaningful real-world impact. ✨ Learn more about Pragti: ow.ly/YsNj50YcwCE #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM