Channel Title: The University of British Columbia Channel Description: The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top public universities in the world and recently recognized as North America’s most international university. Since 1915, our motto, Tuum Est (It is Yours), has been a declaration of our commitment to attracting and supporting those who have the drive to shape a better world. As a result, UBC students, faculty and staff continue to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo, placing us at the forefront of discovery, learning and engagement. UBC encourages bold thinking, curiosity and initiative, so you can realize your greatest potential. <video> How Indigenous food sovereignty can tackle food insecurity | The University of British Columbia Description: What is food sovereignty? Dr. Jennifer Grenz says that it’s about reclaiming and revitalizing food systems, which can heal both people and the land. Dr. Grenz, who is an agroecologist with UBC Faculty of Forestry, explains how revitalizing Indigenous food systems can help tackle food insecurity. Indigenous food sovereignty is also about cultural resurgence: being able to access foods and medicine and find new ones as we face climate change. Watch this video to learn how settlers can respectfully support the revitalization of Indigenous food systems, including learning about native plants that have grown in their local area in the past. If you'd like to learn more about land-based learning and supporting Indigenous food sovereignty, visit: https://beyond.ubc.ca To see more from UBC, check out our social channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universityofbc LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/school/universityofbc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityofbc Twitter: https://twitter.com/UBC Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC327M9im1ba32Pv32LR118w?sub_confirmation=1 Video credit: UBC Studios </video> <video> Reshaping agriculture: How to fight climate change with farming | The University of British Columbia Description: The future of farming is about more than just producing food—agriculture can help combat climate change. But we need to transform the way we think about farming. When we consider farmers as stewards of the land, modern agricultural practices can help us build more resilient local food systems. Dr. Sean Smukler, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm, explains how we need to support farmers so they can become more resilient to changing weather patterns and other effects of climate change. Researchers are developing and testing strategies to help farmers adapt their practices so they can better nurture local ecosystems. Watch this video to learn how we can combat climate change with farming. If you'd like to learn more about how farming can help build more resilient local food systems, visit: https://beyond.ubc.ca To see more from UBC, check out our social channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universityofbc LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/school/universityofbc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityofbc Twitter: https://twitter.com/UBC Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC327M9im1ba32Pv32LR118w?sub_confirmation=1 Video credit: UBC Studios </video> <video> Expanding perspectives on cyberbullying Description: We’re advancing youth mental health research. See how Dr. Johanna Sam’s team is bringing Indigenous learnings to the field. https://bit.ly/3CtGW73 </video> <video> Reducing the carbon footprint of our food | The University of British Columbia Description: How can we reduce the environmental impact of food? UBC is researching how zero-waste dining and eco-friendly food choices can make a difference, using its campuses as “living labs”. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food. John Madden, Director of Sustainability and Engineering at UBC, explains that UBC has set a target to achieve a 50 per cent reduction in food systems emissions by 2030. Others can learn from these green food initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of food in their own communities. Watch this video to learn how we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food. If you'd like to learn more about what you can do to reduce your environmental food impact, visit: https://beyond.ubc.ca To see more from UBC, check out our social channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universityofbc LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/school/universityofbc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityofbc Twitter: https://twitter.com/UBC Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC327M9im1ba32Pv32LR118w?sub_confirmation=1 Video credit: UBC Studios </video> <video> Accelerating clean energy Description: We’re developing next-gen batteries to improve renewable solutions. See how Dr. Jian Liu’s team is advancing clean energy. https://bit.ly/3Amp8Z6 </video> <video> How the food supply chain impacts grocery store prices | The University of British Columbia Description: What drives the cost of food before it hits grocery store shelves? Every aspect of the supply chain. Climate change is contributing to rising food prices as floods and droughts affect farming and transportation. Dr. Kelleen Wiseman, who teaches food and resource economics at UBC, explains how the food supply chain impacts grocery store prices. She looks at innovations in agriculture, such as wind energy, sensors and drones, which can help, and talks about what consumers and governments can do to help promote more climate-resilient supply chains. Learn how sustainable agriculture is connected to food costs. Watch this video to learn how the food supply chain affects grocery store prices. If you'd like to learn more about what impacts the cost of food, visit: https://beyond.ubc.ca To see more from UBC, check out our social channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universityofbc LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/school/universityofbc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityofbc Twitter: https://twitter.com/UBC Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC327M9im1ba32Pv32LR118w?sub_confirmation=1 Video credit: UBC Studios </video> <video> This Week at UBC: September 11–18, 2022 Description: Events: - UBC Rec Fall Free Week: https://recreation.ubc.ca/home/free-week/ - Arts Prof Talks: Making the Most of Your Time at UBC with Professor Laura Moss: https://www.arts.ubc.ca/events/event/arts-prof-talks-making-the-most-of-your-time-at-ubc-with-professor-laura-moss/ - Female Founder Meetup: https://entrepreneurship.ubc.ca/events/september-female-founder-meetup - 36th annual AMS welcome back bbq: https://www.ams.ubc.ca/event/36th-annual-welcome-back-bbq/ - ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl (Come Toward the Fire) Festival: https://events.ubc.ca/event/%CA%94%C9%99m%CC%93i-cep-x%CA%B7iw%C9%99l-come-toward-the-fire/ #shorts </video> <video> This Week at UBC: September 18–24, 2022 Description: Events: - Smooch-a-pooch: https://www.ams.ubc.ca/event/smooch-a-pooch/ - Homecoming Football Game: https://gothunderbirds.ca/sports/2014/5/6/GEN_0506142416.aspx - Think Forward: https://alumni.ubc.ca/ubc-homecoming-vancouver/ - Orange Shirt Day Film Series: https://irshdc.ubc.ca/whats-on-2/films/ - Planning a Campus for Everyone: Confronting the Affordability Crisis: https://events.ubc.ca/event/planning-a-campus-for-everyone-confronting-the-affordability-crisis/ - Culture Club at MOA: Honour with Orange: https://moa.ubc.ca/event/culture-club-at-moa-honour-with-orange/ #shorts </video> <video> Happy holidays from President Benoit-Antoine Bacon Description: As we head into the winter holidays, I would like to share a brief message of gratitude with the #UBC community. Happy holidays and all the best for the New Year! </video> <video> We asked our graduates what they will miss the most at #UBC. Description: #UBCGrad #graduation </video> <video> We asked our graduates about their best memories at #UBC! Description: #UBCGrad #graduation </video> <video> Feeding our future: Innovations in food sustainability | The University of British Columbia Description: How can we ensure affordable, healthy food for all? Innovation is key. UBC’s Dr. Rickey Yada shows how innovation can help our food systems become more sustainable and ensure local food security. The Dean of UBC’s Faculty of Land and Food Systems talks about innovative food processing technologies and research. For example, did you know that new varieties of fruits and vegetables can now be grown in BC and Canada because of climate change? Dr. Yada shows how focusing on sustainable agriculture can help feed our future. Watch this video to learn how our food systems can adapt to the challenge of climate change. If you'd like to learn more about building sustainable food systems, visit: https://beyond.ubc.ca To see more from UBC, check out our social channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universityofbc LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/school/universityofbc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityofbc Twitter: https://twitter.com/UBC Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC327M9im1ba32Pv32LR118w?sub_confirmation=1 Video credit: UBC Studios </video> <video> A Conversation with Santa Ono Description: In conversation with Kathryn Gretsinger, Santa Ono reflects on his six years as president of the University of British Columbia. </video> <video> Reducing food waste through innovative packaging | The University of British Columbia Description: Innovative packaging can make food last longer—and that can help to reduce food waste. You might be surprised at some of the food waste solutions that are emerging from new research and technology. Dr. Anubhav Pratap-Singh, Director of the Food and Beverage Innovation Centre at UBC, looks at biodegradable packaging made from things like pumice waste from juice production. He shows how we can reduce food waste by bringing it back into the circular economy. Watch this video to learn how innovative packaging can help reduce food waste. If you'd like to learn more about reducing your food waste and other food waste solutions, visit: https://beyond.ubc.ca To see more from UBC, check out our social channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universityofbc LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/school/universityofbc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityofbc Twitter: https://twitter.com/UBC Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC327M9im1ba32Pv32LR118w?sub_confirmation=1 Video credit: UBC Studios </video> <video> Feeding the world without harming the planet | The University of British Columbia Description: Did you know that about a quarter of our climate change problem stems from agriculture? Yet a growing global population means we need to produce more food. Research shows we can’t do it just by agriculture—we also need to shift our diets and reduce food waste. Dr. Navin Ramankutty, Director of the UBC Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, looks at sustainable agriculture solutions. He explains the benefits and drawbacks of smaller farms and organic agriculture, and the effects on biodiversity. He looks at meat consumption and the environment, and how following a plant-based diet and eating vegetarian or vegan can help feed the world. Watch this video to learn about feeding the world without harming the planet. If you'd like to learn more about sustainable agriculture solutions and how plant-based diets can help feed the world, visit: https://beyond.ubc.ca To see more from UBC, check out our social channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universityofbc LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/school/universityofbc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityofbc Twitter: https://twitter.com/UBC Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC327M9im1ba32Pv32LR118w?sub_confirmation=1 Video credit: UBC Studios </video>

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The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top public universities in the world and recently recognized as North America’s most international university.

Since 1915, our motto, Tuum Est (It is Yours), has been a declaration of our commitment to attracting and supporting those who have the drive to shape a better world. As a result, UBC students, faculty and staff continue to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo, placing us at the forefront of discovery, learning and engagement. UBC encourages bold thinking, curiosity and initiative, so you can realize your greatest potential.

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