Hello,

 

My name is Tatiana Chamorro and I am currently the IBioS ambassador.  This year, iBioS is launching a new seminar series for those interested in biodiversity conservation and interdisciplinary solutions. We want to create a place of community for students to share, learn, explore ideas, express concerns, and get peer support while enjoying free food.

 

Here are the two sessions we are hosting in September.

 

Tuesday, Sept 17: What I Wish I Knew: Professors Share Grad School Lessons

Monday, Sept 23: Your Future, Your Plan: Crafting an Individualized Development Plan

 

 

We would appreciate it if you could share them with the students in your departments so they can join and enjoy the series we have planned while meeting people like-minded.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

 

 

Kindly,

Tatiana Chamorro (she/her)

PhD student in the Institute for Resources Environment and Sustainability.

 

UBC Harvest Festival – September 19th

Join Dean Rickey Yada and your LFS colleagues on Thursday, September 19^th for an evening of food, art and culture.  What better way to send off Dean Yada and welcome our new pro-tem Dean David Kitts!  This collaboration between Campus + Community Planning, Sage Catering, and the UBC Arts and Culture District offers a family-style feast of six locally-sourced dishes, followed by an evening of curated programming at UBC’s world-class Arts and Culture District.

When: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Where: University Commons (outside the Nest)
Tickets: Students/Indigenous ($45), Staff/Faculty/Alumni/UNA ($55), General Public ($65)
Check-in: 4:00pm at University Commons
Dinner: 5.00 – 7:00 pm at the Big Tent
Special shows and exhibits: 7:00pm – 9:00pm across UBC Arts & Culture District

The Faculty will be offering $20 tickets for those interested in sitting at the LFS Table.  If you would like to join the LFS table, please contact  LFS.Dean@ubc.ca by Thursday, September 12^th at noon and provide payment.  Book now to avoid disappointment!

Join us for a fall kick off of the Climate Solutions Research Collective!

After engaging across both campuses for twelve months, we have heard from participants that they value the opportunity to discuss big ideas with colleagues with different perspectives and would like to see these conversations continue to grow

Modelled after the Collective’s launch in September 2023, we will be gathering in-person on September 27 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm to discuss “Big Ideas” with respect to climate solutions research.  We have gathered colleagues from across campus to provide insights on their experiences with climate solutions research and their hopes for future collaboration.  This will set the stage for facilitated discussions where each table will discuss their “Big Ideas” and potential opportunities for future research.

Presenters:

Jemima Nomunume Baada, Assistant Professor
Faculty of Arts (Geography)
Interdisciplinary climate-migration scholar, with research and teaching at the intersections of gender, climate change, migration, health and development equity.

Amanda Giang, Assistant Professor
Jointly appointed in the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability and the Faculty of Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering)
Lab for Environmental Assessment and Policy
Canada Research Chair in Environmental Modelling for Policy

Jonathan Proctor, Assistant Professor
Faculty of Land and Food Systems (Food and Resource Economics)
Environmental Economics and Data Science Lab

Additional presenters may be added as confirmed

Event format:

12:30 pm – Doors open, registration, and light lunch with networking

1:00 pm – Welcome and brief presentations by UBC faculty members to help seed ideas for the facilitated discussion.

1:30 pm – Facilitated discussion at table groups

2:30 pm – Wrap up and continued networking

Registration:
https://climatesolutions.ubc.ca/news-and-events/events/vancouver-kick-event-climate-solutions-research-collective

Note: Please register even if you are only able to attend part of the event.  You can share any specific details in the notes section of the registration. Capacity for this event will be limited.  If you are no longer able to attend and would like to cancel your registration, please email us at climate.collective@ubc.ca

Lesley Dampier  MSc MEd PAg (She, Her, Hers)
Program Coordinator
UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective
lesley.dampier@ubc.ca

Please note:
I work part-time thus it may take me a little longer to reply to your email. If your email is of an urgent nature, please indicate it in the subject line.

The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
Room 431 AERL | 2202 Main Mall | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z4 Canada

Hi everyone,

Our next IRES Seminar is co-sponsored with IBioS:

September 12, 2024: IRES & IBioS Seminar with Dr. Lucas Alejandro Garibaldi

Optimizing Agricultural Landscapes: Enhancing Yields and Sustainability through Ecological Intensification

Location: Beaty Museum Allan Yap Theatre (Basement, 2212 Main Mall). Please check in at front desk on main floor before going downstairs.

No food or drinks allowed in the Theatre.

Time: 12:30pm to 1:20pm

Click here to register for Zoom link.

 

Note: Lucas will be presenting virtually and we will stream the presentation in the Beaty Museum Allan Yap Theatre.

Talk summary:

This talk will explore the role of landscape configuration and ecological intensification in optimizing agricultural productivity and sustainability, drawing insights from recent studies across Argentina’s agricultural regions. Key findings demonstrate that smaller fields, increased edge density, and proximity to natural habitats not only enhance crop yields—such as sunflower in the Pampas—but also reduce the prevalence of herbicide-resistant weeds in maize and soybean fields. These results underscore the importance of integrating ecological principles into agricultural practices to foster biodiversity, improve pollination, and control weeds naturally. By rethinking landscape design and management, we can achieve a balance between high productivity and long-term environmental health, offering practical strategies for sustainable agriculture in diverse cropping systems.

  Dr. Lucas Alejandro Garibaldi, Director of the Institute for Research in Natural Resources, Agroecology, and Rural Development (IRNAD) at the National University of Río Negro, Argentina

Bio:

Lucas Alejandro Garibaldi is a researcher and educator specializing in agroecology, biodiversity, bees, and sustainable agricultural practices. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences and is the Director of the Institute for Research in Natural Resources, Agroecology, and Rural Development (IRNAD) at the National University of Río Negro, Argentina. Garibaldi has authored over 197 scientific articles and 11 books, with his work widely cited in the academic community. He is also an active contributor to international platforms like IPBES and has received numerous awards for his contributions to science and technology.

See you next Thursday!

_______________________________________________________________________________

Bonnie Leung

RES Program Support (she/her/hers)

Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES)

University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory

Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL Building)

Room 429 – 2202 Main Mall | Vancouver, BC | V6T 1Z4 | Canada

 

Email: bonnie.leung@ubc.ca

Tel: 604-822-9249