Conservation and Livelihoods: A case study from coastal Mozambique

IOF SEMINAR – December 2, 2022

Conservation and Livelihoods: A case study from coastal Mozambique

“There are by far more examples in the literature where the introduction of alternative livelihoods have failed to deliver the impact that was intended, than there are examples of where alternative livelihoods have brought about the desired change” (Ireland et al. 2004: 20).

Historically there have always been tensions between rural livelihoods and environmental protection and conservation. Unfortunately, after decades of trialling sustainable livelihood approaches, the above quote from Ireland et al. (2004), still remains true. This presentation delves into the tensions between biodiversity conservation and rural livelihoods using examples from projects TLLG (The Landscapes and Livelihoods Group) have worked on. It provides a brief historical background on how livelihoods came to be a key consideration in conservation work, how livelihoods are conceptualised in the literature and practice, and summarises some key challenges faced in developing conservation initiatives that account for and build on sustainable rural livelihoods. In the second half of the presentation, Dr. Wosu will present on how she and her colleagues from TLLG are approaching the challenge of conservation and livelihoods using project examples and some of the changes we are working to make in the conservation sector in order to put rural livelihoods at the centre of achieving environmental outcomes.

Dr. Adaoma Wosu
The Landscapes and Livelihoods Group

Friday, November 25, 2022 – 11:00am – 12 noon
Over Zoom

IOF community members (students, faculty and staff) do not need to RSVP for this seminar series.

UBC members, alumni, and all others, please RSVP at:
https://oceans.ubc.ca/rsvp-iof-seminars/

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Reschedule – Thesis Defense – Food Science – MSc – Huiying Zhang

Announces

The Oral Examination for the Degree of

Master of Science
(Food Science)

Huiying Zhang

“ Identification of Curcuminoids in Nutraceuticals and Assessment of Stability and Bioactivity Following Pulsed Light Treatment “

Thursday, December 1st, 2022 – 3:30 PM

220, Food, Nutrition and Health Building, 2205 East Mall

EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. D. Dee

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. D. Kitts – Supervisor

Dr. A. Pratap-Singh – Committee member

Dr. S. Wang – Committee member

Dr. B. Stefanska – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition

Dr. D. Kitts – Supervisor

Dr. A. Pratap-Singh – Committee member

Dr. R. Cerri – External

Upcoming Doctoral Deadlines

Attention: PhD Candidates

The deadline for submission of Nominations for External Examiner for PhD candidates wanting to complete on the timeline for Spring 2023 Graduation was last Friday, November 25. While this is a slightly flexible deadline, forms should really be in by Friday this week, to avoid delays. It’s hard to get responses to our invitations once we get to mid-December.

As a reminder, the other dates candidates need to meet are as follows:

FRIDAY, 27 JANUARY, 2023 – Doctoral dissertation (and supporting documentation) submitted to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for external examination

FRIDAY, 24 MARCH, 2023 – Last Day for Final Doctoral Oral Examination

FRIDAY, 21 APRIL, 2023 – Acceptance of final, approved doctoral dissertation by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Students who miss the Graduation Deadlines may still finish in time for the April 30, Program End date. These dates are similar, but a little later.

Students will be able to choose to defend either in person or on Zoom. We will work with students to select the most appropriate mode for their defence.

There is an information session for students about the Doctoral Exam process organized by Graduate Pathways to Success on Tuesday, December 6 at 2pm. Students who are interested in attending this Zoom session can register here: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/22625-doctoral-defence-doctoral-examination-defence-procedures

GradUpdate – Doctoral defence procedures, Building Shiny applications and dashboards, Writing and Pitching to University Presses, Academic Publishing in the Humanities and Social Sciences, and more.

GradUpdate

In this issue, Doctoral defence procedures, Building Shiny applications and dashboards, Writing and Pitching to University Presses, Academic Publishing in the Humanities and Social Sciences, and more.

Registration open

Doctoral defence: doctoral examination and defence procedures
Online | Tuesday, Dec 6 | 2 – 3:15 pm

Register

Reproducible research part IV: building Shiny applications and dashboards
Online | Thursday, Dec 8 | 10 am – 12 pm

Register

Seats available

Build your confidence for greater interpersonal impact
This workshop will use practical, interactive, and experiential approaches to help you identify strategies for working with others for greater impact on the world around you
Online | Wednesday, Nov 30 | 10 am – 12:00 pm Register

Getting the Most Out of your Academic Experience: Designing your Grad School Strategy
Implement time and project management strategies for your graduate program and career exploration
Online | Thursday, Dec 1 | 10 – 11:30 am Register

Events and Opportunities

A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below. Visit community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development for our full events calendar.

ACADEMIC

Choosing a Citation Management Tool
Monday, Dec 5 | 9 – 10:30 am Register

Academic Publishing in the Humanities and Social Sciences: Strategies and Considerations for Graduate Students
Thursday, Dec 6 | 1 – 2:30 pm Register

Data Organization in Spreadsheets for the Health Sciences
Friday, Dec 9 | 10 am – 12 pm Register

CAREER

Lululemon is hiring: full-time PhD biologist/microbiologist/biochemist
Work on sustainable projects focused on harnessing microbial systems to produce the chemicals needed by the textile industry. Learn more

Internship: Design and Development at Stoko
Jan 3 – Aug 31 Learn more

WorkBC In-Person Drop-in Career Advising
In-person drop-in @alumni centre | Wednesday, Dec 7 | 1 – 3 pm Learn more

RESEARCH

Introduction to Git and GitHub
Online | Wednesday, Dec 7 | 10 am – 12 pm Register

Introduction to R and RStudio
Online | Thursday, Dec 8 | 10 am – 12 pm Register

TEACHING

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | January 14, 15 & 21 | 8 am – 5 pm Apply by Jan 11.
Learn more about all upcoming Instructional Skills Workshops.

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Writing and Pitching to University Presses
Online | Thursday, Dec 8 | 12:30 – 2 pm Register