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Binkley Family Graduate Scholarship winners for 2026

April 9, 2026 | Author: UBC FES

Congratulations to the 2026 recipients of the Binkley Family Graduate Scholarship.

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MIF Students Bring Classroom Learning to Life During Costa Rica Field Trip

March 16, 2026 | Author: UBC FES

Master of International Forestry students recently visited Costa Rica to apply classroom learning to real-world landscapes and communities.

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Branchlines: High-calibre Master’s Scholar Mercy Peter from Nigeria

February 11, 2026 | Author: UBC FES

This Black History Month we spotlight the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program that welcomes academically talented young people from Sub-Saharan Africa to study at UBC.

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Branchlines: High-calibre Master’s Scholar Edwin Aluku from Ghana

February 9, 2026 | Author: UBC FES

This Black History Month we spotlight the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program that welcomes academically talented young people from Sub-Saharan Africa to study at UBC.

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Coffee Connect: Inside the Master of International Forestry Program

February 3, 2026 | Author: UBC FES

Peter Wood, Lecturer and Program Coordinator for the Master of International Forestry, tells us how the program prepares students to tackle global forest challenges.

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Sussan Agber: Finding the Confidence to be Herself

February 3, 2026 | Author: UBC FES

Sussan Agber came to UBC FES with a vision to contribute to sustainable environmental policymaking in places like her home country of Nigeria.

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UBC Lecturer Plays a Pivotal Role in Strengthening Mozambique’s Ability to Tackle Deforestation

January 26, 2026 | Author: UBC FES

UBC Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship curriculum in action, helping countries access funding to address climate change and biodiversity loss.

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“Build a world worth building for,” Anwulika Mordi, Master of International Forestry

November 7, 2025 | Author: UBC Forestry

As a Mastercard Foundation Scholar currently pursuing a Master of International Forestry at UBC, Anwulika Mordi is building expertise in forestry, community engagement, and sustainable land management to empower Nigerian women and advance impactful, nature-based solutions for her country and beyond. 

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From Ghana to UBC: Michael Ochem’s Journey

November 7, 2025 | Author: UBC Forestry

From leading community conservation projects in Ghana to pursuing a Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM) at UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship, Michael Ochem’s journey is rooted in a lifelong passion for protecting the environment and empowering others to do the same.

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MIF Students Support Indigenous-led Restoration of the Ashnola Watershed

November 4, 2025 | Author: UBC Forestry

Students from UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s MIF program help a forest restoration project in the South Okanagan after devastating wildfires in 2023.

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