From a walk-on spot to record-breaker: How a White Rock sprinter found her home at UBC

May 13, 2026 | Author: UBC Forestry

Hanna Sobkowich almost didn’t come to UBC. Now she’s leaving it as a school record holder, a researcher, and a student who says she’d do it all over again.

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Kassouri, Yacoub

February 2, 2026 | Author: UBC Forestry

Assistant Professor of Resource Economics
DEPARTMENT
Forest Resources Management

Posted in: Assistant Professors, Faculty Profiles, FRM Faculty, Human Dimensions of the Environment, Sustainable Forest Management, Urban Forestry and Green Infrastructure
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Kumeh, Eric Mensah

January 16, 2026 | Author: UBC Forestry

Assistant Professor
DEPARTMENT
Forest Resources Management

Posted in: Applied Conservation Science, Assistant Professors, Communities and Indigenous Knowledge, Faculty Profiles, FRM Faculty, Human Dimensions of the Environment, Research Areas
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Piczak, Morgan

January 15, 2026 | Author: UBC Forestry

Assistant Professor
DEPARTMENT
Forest and Conservation Sciences

Posted in: Applied Aquatic Science, Applied Conservation Science, Assistant Professors, Ecosystems and Climate Change, Faculty Profiles, FCS Faculty, Human Dimensions of the Environment, Research Areas
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Haida Gwaii Institute In-person Info Session

January 9, 2026 | Author: UBC Forestry

Enjoy a pizza lunch while you hear from the Director of HGI and program alumni who will share first-hand stories about HGI’s unique learning experience.

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Forest Carbon Management Micro-Certificates Info Session

January 9, 2026 | Author: UBC Forestry

Join this info session to learn more about the Forest Carbon Management (FCM) and Forest Carbon Modeling (FCMo) micro-certificate programs.

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Urban Forestry Networking Night

January 5, 2026 | Author: UBC Forestry

You are invited to the 2026 UBC Urban Forestry Networking Event, hosted by the UBC Urban Forestry programs.

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From the Slopes to the Forest: Hannah Smith’s Path to Professional Forestry

January 5, 2026 | Author: UBC Forestry

When Hannah Smith first arrived in Canada from the UK, it was meant to be temporary. Now, she is pursuing a Master of Sustainable Forest Management to achieve her Registered Professional Forester (RPF) designation.

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In the Media: January 2026

January 1, 2026 | Author: UBC Forestry

Here’s a look at UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship in the media throughout January 2026.

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Researchers receive funding from B.C. Knowledge Development Fund

December 16, 2025 | Author: UBC Forestry

Our faculty are leading nine BCKDF-funded projects advancing Indigenous knowledge, climate resilience, wildfire science, and sustainable wood innovation across British Columbia.

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