Year: 2023

Zoom link added: Thesis Defense – ISLFS – MSc – Aleesha Jones

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UBC – The Faculty of Land and Food Systems Announces
The Oral Examination for the Degree of

Master of Science
(Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems)

Aleesha Jones

“Identifying Systemic Barriers to Co-Developing Indigenous Food Systems Research within Colonial Institutions: A Case Study of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada”

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – 12:00 PM

Room 350, MacMillan Bldg.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://ubc.zoom.us/j/61961971622?pwd=UDB2SXJLWUlhaEgyeDlhY1JnZHM3QT09


EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. W. Valley

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. H. Wittman – Supervisor
Dr. E. McAuley – Co-supervisor
Dr. T. Martens – Committee member
Dr. K. Mullinix – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. H. Wittman – Supervisor
Dr. E. McAuley – Co-supervisor
Dr. T. Martens – Committee member
Dr. K. Mullinix – Committee member
Dr. JT Cornelis – External

 

Registration is live! Non-nutritive Sweeteners & Health: Unravelling the Evidence & Controversy

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Pour lire en français, cliquez ici.
Registration is open!

Advances in Research & Practice Non-nutritive sweeteners & health:

Unravelling the evidence & controversy

January 27, 2024 – Toronto (and live-stream options)

The Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) is proud to announce its
2024 Thematic Conference that will take place on January 27th, 2024 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown and by live-stream.

As dietary guidance and public health measures continue to call for reductions in the intake of free sugars to prevent weight gain and cardiometabolic risk, there is growing interest in sugar alternatives or non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) that can sweeten foods and beverages without providing excess calories. However, inconsistent findings in observational studies and clinical trials have obscured dietary guidance regarding NNS, creating confusion among the scientific community and the general public. A comprehensive understanding of the evidence on NNS and health is needed to guide practitioners and policymakers in helping the population achieve free sugar targets for optimal health.

This one-day thematic conference will:

  • Address the role of NNS as a replacement for sugars
  • Summarize the evidence on NNS and health outcomes
  • Reconcile the discrepancies.

Conference Program
Segment 1: Sugars Reduction – where are we, what do we need to do?

Explore the evolving landscape of public health policies, labelling, targets, and food source signals for sugar reduction.

Segment 2: Role of Sweeteners – Are they safe? What are perceptions?

Gain a comprehensive understanding of various sweetener types, risks, safety concerns, and metabolism.

Segment 3: What is guidance saying: Public Health vs. Clinical Practice?

Delve into the dichotomy between public health guidance and clinical practice, examining evidence, and strategies for alignment.

Segment 4: Mechanisms: Is there biological plausibility?

Investigate the potential mechanisms behind the uncoupling hypothesis of sweet taste and the impact of sweeteners on the microbiome and metabolism.

Panel Discussion and Wrap-Up:
Engage in a dynamic panel discussion with experts and conference co-chairs, summarizing key insights and addressing lingering questions.

View FULL PROGRAM and to REGISTER

Virtual (individual and group) registration options are available
For more information visit:
 https://thematic2024.cns-scn.ca/registration

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Développements récents en recherche et pratique nutritionnelle
Les édulcorants non-nutritifs et la santé:
démêler les preuves de la controverse

27 janvier 2024 – (Options de diffusion en direct disponibles)

La Société canadienne de nutrition (SCN) est fière d’annoncer sa conférence thématique de 2024 qui aura lieu le 27 janvier 2024 au DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown et en diffusion en direct.
Les lignes directrices et les mesures de santé publique actuelles en matière d’alimentation continuent de pointer vers la nécessité de réduire la consommation de sucres ajoutés pour prévenir le gain de poids et les risques cardiométaboliques, ce qui suscite un intérêt grandissant pour les solutions de rechange que sont les édulcorants non nutritifs, qui permettent de sucrer les aliments et les boissons sans en augmenter l’apport calorique. Or, l’obtention de données contradictoires dans le cadre des études d’observation et des essais cliniques a créé une certaine ambiguïté autour des recommandations relatives à l’emploi de ces édulcorants, semant la confusion dans la communauté scientifique et dans la population générale. Nous devons nous attacher à mieux comprendre les données expliquant les effets des édulcorants non nutritifs sur la santé si nous voulons mieux guider les professionnels de la santé et les décideurs publics dans la lutte qu’ils mènent contre la consommation de sucres ajoutés afin d’améliorer la santé de la population.

Cette conférence thématique d’une journée

  • Aborder le rôle des NNS en tant que substitut des sucres
  • résumera les données probantes sur les NNS et les effets sur la santé
  • Réconcilier les divergences.

Moments forts de la conférence
Séance 1 : Réduction de la consommation de sucre – Où en sommes-nous et que devons-nous faire?

Explorez l’évolution des politiques de santé publique, de l’étiquetage, des objectifs et des signaux provenant des sources alimentaires pour la réduction des sucres.

Séance 2 : Le rôle des édulcorants – Sont-ils sûrs? Quelles sont les perceptions à leur égard?
Acquérez une compréhension approfondie des différents types d’édulcorants, des risques, des préoccupations en matière de sécurité et du métabolisme.

Séance 3 : Quelles sont les recommandations? – Santé publique versus pratique clinique
Plongez dans la dichotomie entre les directives de santé publique et la pratique clinique, examinant les preuves et les stratégies d’alignement.

Séance 4 : Mécanismes – Est-ce plausible sur le plan biologique?
Enquêtez sur les mécanismes potentiels derrière l’hypothèse de désaccouplement du goût sucré et l’impact des édulcorants sur le microbiome et le métabolisme.

Discussion en groupe et Conclusion
Participez à une discussion en groupe dynamique avec des experts et les coprésidents de la conférence, résumant les points clés et abordant les questions persistantes.

Pour consulter le programme et vous inscrire, cliquez ici.

Des options d’inscription virtuelle (individuelle et en groupe) sont disponibles.

Pour plus d’informations, visitez :

https://thematic2024.cns-scn.ca/registration?&lang=fr

DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown
108 Chestnut Street, Toronto ON
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Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) on September 23, 24 & Oct 1, 2023.

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The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) will be offering a Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) on September 23, 24 & Oct 1, 2023.

The Grad ISW is a 24-hour, fully participatory, and peer-based professional development workshop for graduate students that is beneficial to both new and experienced instructors.

Please note: You must attend all face-to-face sessions and complete all independent work for the complete duration of the workshop, (i.e. the entire 24-hour workshop).

To apply for the waitlist for September 23, 24 & Oct 1, 2023 ISW click here: https://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/events/graduate-instructional-skills-workshop-september-23-24-oct-1-2023-preliminary-application-2/

Application opens on August 11 at 9 am and closes on September 20, 2023 at 4:30 pm. By clicking this link, you are applying for the WAITLIST only and this DOES NOT register you for the workshop. Graduate ISWs at UBC are in high demand. To create an equitable registration process all graduate students who apply for an ISW will first be enrolled on a waitlist, from which participants are randomly selected. If a participant has applied for more than one ISW waitlist, their name will appear more frequently when generating the participant list, giving them a higher chance of being selected for an ISW. If you are accepted into the workshop, you will be contacted by our office to confirm your registration. For more information and a list of all upcoming sessions visit: http://ctlt.ubc.ca/gradisw

Workshop Eligibility:

Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying.

A participant who wishes to take the Grad ISW is eligible if they are:

  • a full-time or part-time registered graduate student at UBC during the academic term when the ISW is offered
  • a graduate student at UBC who has completed degree requirements but has not yet convocated
  • a joint degree graduate student who is enrolled at UBC and another institution
  • a graduate student at UBC pursuing non-degree studies
  • a visiting graduate student that is eligible to take courses

A participant who wishes to take the Grad ISW is not eligible if they are:

  • not a graduate student at UBC
  • a graduate student at UBC who has on-leave status
  • a visiting graduate student that is not eligible to take courses

Elisa Herman
Event Coordinator
Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology
The University of British Columbia

http://www.ctlt.ubc.ca

Competition Announcement: Tri-Agency CGS (CGSD) / Affiliated Fellowships-Doctoral Competitions

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Attention: PhD students

Please let me know about your intention of applying by Sep 1, 2023

Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral (CGS-D)

Applicants applying through UBC will either be:

  • currently registered in, or are on an approved leave of absence from, a degree program at UBC
  • not currently registered anywhere but was registered at any other time during the year of application (2023) in a degree program at UBC

If a student is not sure where to submit their application, they can consult the CGSD chart “Where should I submit my application?”

ELIGIBILITY

Complete eligibility criteria are available on the CGS D program page.

Important Note: Some eligibility requirements for CGS D differ from those of the agency-specific doctoral awards. Refer to the appropriate literature for CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC for further details.

Applications will be submitted via each of the agency platforms. The application portals are now open and applicants may begin preparing their applications.

For detailed application instructions, nomination, and adjudication procedures that are specific to UBC, please visit:
https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/canada-graduate-scholarships-doctoral-cgs-d-program.

Important note regarding UBC Transcript requirements for 2023

UBC requires the provision of official transcripts as part of each application package. Please refer closely to the Application Procedures section of the CGSD webpage for detailed information. Applications that do not provide official or allowable transcripts may be deemed ineligible.

UBC Affiliated Fellowships – Doctoral competition

The UBC Affiliated Fellowships doctoral competition runs in concert with the university-adjudicated Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral (CGS-D) competition.

Students who submit an NSERC, SSHRC, or CIHR doctoral award application are automatically considered for “unrestricted” Affiliated Fellowship awards and do not need to submit a separate Affiliated Fellowships application. To be considered for “criteria-based” affiliated fellowship(s), students must submit the criteria-based checklist to their graduate program by the application deadline.

Those applying only for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship must submit a separate and complete Affiliated Fellowships application in order to be considered for the Affiliated Fellowships.

Affiliated Fellowship competition information and application/reference forms are available at:
https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/affiliated-fellowships-doctoral-program.

UBC Deadlines for the Tri-Agency CGSD / Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Competitions

  • Applicant deadline: 12 September 2023 at 12:00 noon PT
  • Graduate program nomination deadline:  10 October 2023 at 4:00 pm PT

Resources for graduate programs: Resources for graduate programs (such as the Transcript Checklist – Doctoral – now available) are posted here:
https://faculty-staff.grad.ubc.ca/resources/award-administration.

Additional resources, such as the Doctoral competition application checklists and nomination materials, will be posted at a later date.

DEADLINE=Oct 2 Call for Nominations: Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

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2024-2025 Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships – Deadline to submit a complete application to LFS G&PS is 4:00 PM, Monday, October 2, 2023 – no exceptions.

The UBC Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are provided annually from the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies and are available for most fields of research. The number of awards offered presently varies between three and five per year.

Value: Annual stipend of $50,000 for a maximum of two years plus a travel and research allowance of $4,000 over two years.

The application and nomination process is briefly summarized below.  Refer to the Application Guide and Nomination Guide posted on our Killam webpage for complete details.

UBC Vancouver (UBC-V)

    • Each UBC Vancouver department or unit sets its own internal application deadline for receipt of applications (typically early to mid-October) – LFS deadline is 4:00 PM, Monday, October 2, 2023
    • Each department or unit at the Vancouver campus may forward one nominee to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies by November 9, 2023 at 4:00 pm PT. Rather than using UBC SharePoint, a Qualtrics survey link is provided in the nomination form and nomination guide for nomination submission.  LFS may submit one nomination per nominating unit:  APBI, FRE, FDNH
    • UBC-V contact: killam.fellowships@ubc.ca
    • Send complete application to:  shelley.small@ubc.ca

For complete application and nomination details, as well as detailed eligibility requirements, please visit: https://www.postdocs.ubc.ca/award/killam-postdoctoral-research-fellowship.

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