UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems

Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Grenz on being named one of @ScienceNews 10 Scientists to Watch! 🎉 Dr. Grenz is being recognized among early- and mid-career scientists tacking some of today's biggest challenges. Read the full announcement:

Congratulations to Dr. Nina von Keyserlingk on receiving the Animal Welfare Leadership Award from @AHC_SAC!

Congratulations to Carol McAusland on being inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Resource and Environmental Economics Association! Her research focuses on interactions between globalization and public good provision, including climate policy and invasive species.

🌱 Something new is growing at UBC! The POD at Orchard Commons explores integrating food production into built environments. LFS researchers will compare POD-grown produce with UBC Farm and retailers on nutrition, freshness and flavour. 🔬🌿 #UBCLFS #FoodSystems #UrbanAgriculture

Congratulations to the LFS researchers who received 2026 Peter Wall Research awards: Andrea Frommel, Mark Paul Selda Rivarez, and Hannah Wittman! ✨ Read about the Peter Wall Legacy Awards:

Join the UBC Master of Nutrition and Dietetics 2027 Admissions Information Session to learn more about the graduate program. 📅 Wednesday, September 16 ⏰ 4:00–5:00 p.m. 💻 Online via Zoom Register here:

Want to learn more about emerging food safety issues and the science behind preventing foodborne illness? Dr. Wang will be teaching FNH 413: Food Safety, offered in September 2026. 🎥 Watch the full interview at

B.C. was once a major hazelnut producer, until a major crop challenge nearly wiped out the industry. 🌰 Learn more at

What happens when farmers stop turning the soil?🧑‍🌾 Learn more at

Animal vs. plant protein is not about choosing a “winner.” 😳 Animal proteins often provide more essential amino acids per gram, while plant proteins can support heart health, boost fibre intake, and lower environmental impact. Learn more at

Healthy eating does not have to mean counting every calorie.🍎 With iCANPlate and the student-athlete version PLAYTE, the goal is to make nutrition tracking simpler, more flexible, and less overwhelming. Learn more at

UBC LFS Associate Professor Dr. Vassilis Kontogiorgos and PhD candidate Chenghao Li are using pectin-based microgels to explore healthier food design and better nutrient delivery. Learn more at

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 LFS|US Leadership Awards: Elianna Manzi, Pragti Varshney, and Vanessa Arianto! 🎊 Read their stories to learn what inspires their leadership and the advice they have for future student leaders at

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.

RT @UBCDAE: 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.

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: #EarthDay