William Cheung wins A.G. Huntsman Award
The A.G. Huntsman Award recognizes excellence of research in, and outstanding contribution to, the marine sciences.
OCF student named as a UBC’s Climate Solutions Research Collective 2024/2025 Solution Scholar
The Solutions Scholars will work on one of four collaborative projects over the 2024/2025 year with an interdisciplinary group of faculty and community members.
Marie Auger-Méthé & Andrea Reid join the ranks of the RSC’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
Each year, the RSC invites scholars, artists and creators in the early stage in their career, who have been recognized through their exceptional contributions to the world of science and culture, and to the well-being of Canada to join the College.
William Cheung wins UBC Alumni Achievement Award
He receives the Research and Innovation, which recognizes the important professional and community contributions of UBC alumni who have consistently demonstrated outstanding social achievements in research and innovation.
Kii’iljuus Barbara Wilson receives Honorary Doctorate
Dr. Kii’iljuus Barbara Wilson, an Adjunct faculty member with IOF and CIF received the Honorary Doctorate from Simon Fraser University.
Gideon Mordecai is named as an Action Canada Fellow
Action Canada selects emerging leaders from across Canada to become Fellows. They represent all sectors, including business, NGOs, science, government and academia. What they share in common is a commitment to Canada and a demonstrated engagement with public policy.
Dr. Andrea Reid wins SCAS Outstanding Service Award
The award recognizes exceptional initiative on behalf of the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences, acknowledging Dr. Reid’s innovative efforts in developing inclusive spaces for Indigenous content and participation
Dr. Marie Auger-Méthé receives UBC’s Charles A. McDowell Award for Excellence in Research
This award recognizes demonstrated excellence in pure or applied scientific research by a young faculty member.
Student Aleah Wong is Storytellers Challenge finalist
MSc student Aleah Wong, who has made it to the final round of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) 2024 Storytellers Challenge.
IOF launches the Africa-UBC Oceans and Fisheries Visiting Fellows Program
This program is aimed at engaging exceptional young African researchers to build international networks that can develop ocean and freshwater sustainability solutions. DEADLINE: May 15, 2024