UBC Forestry
Terry Sunderland Receives Funding from the New Frontiers Research Fund (NFRF)
Professor Terry Sunderland receives research funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) through the 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition.
Overcoming barriers to Indigenous science and data sovereignty
Warren Cardinal-McTeague leads research at UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship, focusing on decolonizing science, Indigenous environmental management, and promoting Indigenous data sovereignty through initiatives like SING Canada.
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Launches Wildfire Research Centre
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship launches the Centre for Wildfire Coexistence, led by Prof. Lori Daniels, to address escalating wildfire risks through proactive forest management. The Koerner family’s $5 million donation supports this initiative for safer, sustainable futures amidst wildfires.
Elaheh Ghasemi awarded André Hoffmann Fellowship
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship would like to congratulate Dr. Elaheh Ghasemi on being awarded the André Hoffman Fellowship for the Fourth Industrial Revolution!
In the Spotlight: Toktam Sajedi
Toktam Sajedi joins UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship as a Lecturer and Senior Researcher in the Department of Forest Resources Management.
Andrea Lyall awarded UBC Dissertation Prize and CAGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards Competition nomination
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship would like to congratulate Dr. Andrea Lyall on receiving the Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Best Doctoral Dissertation Award for 2023.
Land One First-Year Program Recognized for Innovation
Land One has won the D2L (Desire 2 Learn) Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning in recognition of its transformative approach to student-centred learning.
Research Lunch Seminar Series – Generative AI in Academia: Balancing Innovation with Ethical Practices in Research, Teaching, and Learning
In this seminar, Dr. Leveridge explores AI’s impact in academia, highlighting its potential in research and instruction.
Global Indigenous Leadership in Genomics Symposium
Join the Summer internship for Indigenous peoples in Genomics Canada (SING Canada) for a 3 day symposium held at UBC.
In the Media: May 2024
Here’s a look at UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship in the media this month.