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As the year comes to a close, celebrate the wonders of the universe that inspire curiosity and connection.
May your holidays be filled with love, laughter, and joy in the small moments. Here’s to discovery, bright ideas, and the magic of science that carries us into the year ahead.
May your holidays be filled with love, laughter, and joy in the small moments. Here’s to discovery, bright ideas, and the magic of science that carries us into the year ahead.
December 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
As the year comes to a close, celebrate the wonders of the universe that inspire curiosity and connection.
May your holidays be filled with love, laughter, and joy in the small moments. Here’s to discovery, bright ideas, and the magic of science that carries us into the year ahead.
May your holidays be filled with love, laughter, and joy in the small moments. Here’s to discovery, bright ideas, and the magic of science that carries us into the year ahead.
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What does it take to whack your head against a tree repeatedly, hard enough to drill a hole? Researchers equipped woodpeckers with tiny muscle monitors to find out. Plus, how ants crown a queen: buff.ly/2XbP1GM
December 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
What does it take to whack your head against a tree repeatedly, hard enough to drill a hole? Researchers equipped woodpeckers with tiny muscle monitors to find out. Plus, how ants crown a queen: buff.ly/2XbP1GM
UFV biochemist Harley Gordon helps uncover major discovery about salicylic acid blogs.ufv.ca/blog/2025/11... via @goufv.bsky.social
#UFVbiology #HarleyGordon #UFVChemistry #Blog #ScienceInTheValley #SalicylicAcidDiscovery #ScienceIsCool
#UFVbiology #HarleyGordon #UFVChemistry #Blog #ScienceInTheValley #SalicylicAcidDiscovery #ScienceIsCool
UFV biochemist Harley Gordon helps uncover major discovery about salicylic acid
Sometimes when conducting research, scientists make unexpected discoveries that change how we understand the world. In Dr. Harley Gordon’s case, the unexpected discovery came while he was studying ho...
blogs.ufv.ca
November 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
UFV biochemist Harley Gordon helps uncover major discovery about salicylic acid blogs.ufv.ca/blog/2025/11... via @goufv.bsky.social
#UFVbiology #HarleyGordon #UFVChemistry #Blog #ScienceInTheValley #SalicylicAcidDiscovery #ScienceIsCool
#UFVbiology #HarleyGordon #UFVChemistry #Blog #ScienceInTheValley #SalicylicAcidDiscovery #ScienceIsCool
On Nov 12 about 70 Indigenous high-school students from @abbyschools.bsky.social spent the day at @goufv.bsky.social Chilliwack exploring programs, meeting Elders, trying activities: VR, saffron planting & getting a feel for campus life.
#UFV #IndigenousEducation #FutureStudents #Chilliwack #SD34
#UFV #IndigenousEducation #FutureStudents #Chilliwack #SD34
November 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
On Nov 12 about 70 Indigenous high-school students from @abbyschools.bsky.social spent the day at @goufv.bsky.social Chilliwack exploring programs, meeting Elders, trying activities: VR, saffron planting & getting a feel for campus life.
#UFV #IndigenousEducation #FutureStudents #Chilliwack #SD34
#UFV #IndigenousEducation #FutureStudents #Chilliwack #SD34
Math & Stats Seminar
Curious about q-calculus & Stirling numbers? Join us for an engaging talk on their fundamentals, applications in combinatorics, & connections to physics.
Nov 24 | 4–5 PM D122B or Zoom: 638 5737 7637 |
Passcode: UFV
Speaker: Dr. Orti Herscovici
#Seminar #ScienceInTheValley #UFV
Curious about q-calculus & Stirling numbers? Join us for an engaging talk on their fundamentals, applications in combinatorics, & connections to physics.
Nov 24 | 4–5 PM D122B or Zoom: 638 5737 7637 |
Passcode: UFV
Speaker: Dr. Orti Herscovici
#Seminar #ScienceInTheValley #UFV
November 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Math & Stats Seminar
Curious about q-calculus & Stirling numbers? Join us for an engaging talk on their fundamentals, applications in combinatorics, & connections to physics.
Nov 24 | 4–5 PM D122B or Zoom: 638 5737 7637 |
Passcode: UFV
Speaker: Dr. Orti Herscovici
#Seminar #ScienceInTheValley #UFV
Curious about q-calculus & Stirling numbers? Join us for an engaging talk on their fundamentals, applications in combinatorics, & connections to physics.
Nov 24 | 4–5 PM D122B or Zoom: 638 5737 7637 |
Passcode: UFV
Speaker: Dr. Orti Herscovici
#Seminar #ScienceInTheValley #UFV
Announcement!
Due to issues related to the planned power outage, @goufv.bsky.social is currently experiencing a major systems outage.
Online classes are unavailable on Thursday, Nov 13, but in-person classes will continue as scheduled.
You can still access Brightspace: ow.ly/aQyf50Xrch3
Due to issues related to the planned power outage, @goufv.bsky.social is currently experiencing a major systems outage.
Online classes are unavailable on Thursday, Nov 13, but in-person classes will continue as scheduled.
You can still access Brightspace: ow.ly/aQyf50Xrch3
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November 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Announcement!
Due to issues related to the planned power outage, @goufv.bsky.social is currently experiencing a major systems outage.
Online classes are unavailable on Thursday, Nov 13, but in-person classes will continue as scheduled.
You can still access Brightspace: ow.ly/aQyf50Xrch3
Due to issues related to the planned power outage, @goufv.bsky.social is currently experiencing a major systems outage.
Online classes are unavailable on Thursday, Nov 13, but in-person classes will continue as scheduled.
You can still access Brightspace: ow.ly/aQyf50Xrch3
Tomorrow, we pause to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve for peace and freedom.
Their legacy reminds us of the importance of compassion, resilience, and unity in building a better future.
We remember
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #ScienceInTheValley
Their legacy reminds us of the importance of compassion, resilience, and unity in building a better future.
We remember
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #ScienceInTheValley
November 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Tomorrow, we pause to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve for peace and freedom.
Their legacy reminds us of the importance of compassion, resilience, and unity in building a better future.
We remember
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #ScienceInTheValley
Their legacy reminds us of the importance of compassion, resilience, and unity in building a better future.
We remember
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #ScienceInTheValley
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"I was a bit of a geography nerd at school." A mathematician shares the power of maps—from navigating the open ocean to tracking the arrival of a package to your front door: buff.ly/bqVsn4q
October 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
"I was a bit of a geography nerd at school." A mathematician shares the power of maps—from navigating the open ocean to tracking the arrival of a package to your front door: buff.ly/bqVsn4q
Partnership in action! Dr. Cory Beshara’s work with @UFVSLG has been a major success for his students and his teaching. See more on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DQCLZWEjMi...
October 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Partnership in action! Dr. Cory Beshara’s work with @UFVSLG has been a major success for his students and his teaching. See more on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DQCLZWEjMi...
Reposted by UFV Science
📣 Calling all map nerds! In today’s podcast, we’re exploring how math helps us map the world. Now, we want to hear from you. Follow this link to share your favorite map—whether beautiful or bizarre—with SciFri, and stay tuned on social to see a roundup of submissions: buff.ly/QInsQ69
October 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
📣 Calling all map nerds! In today’s podcast, we’re exploring how math helps us map the world. Now, we want to hear from you. Follow this link to share your favorite map—whether beautiful or bizarre—with SciFri, and stay tuned on social to see a roundup of submissions: buff.ly/QInsQ69
Day 12 of @liysf.bsky.social!
A free day for Kashvi turned eventful, she helped a friend report a stolen wallet (AirTag to the rescue!), then exploring. Tacos, bubble tea, Portobello Market, Oxford Street, & Amorino ice cream with macarons
Blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF #AirTag #London
A free day for Kashvi turned eventful, she helped a friend report a stolen wallet (AirTag to the rescue!), then exploring. Tacos, bubble tea, Portobello Market, Oxford Street, & Amorino ice cream with macarons
Blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF #AirTag #London
October 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Day 12 of @liysf.bsky.social!
A free day for Kashvi turned eventful, she helped a friend report a stolen wallet (AirTag to the rescue!), then exploring. Tacos, bubble tea, Portobello Market, Oxford Street, & Amorino ice cream with macarons
Blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF #AirTag #London
A free day for Kashvi turned eventful, she helped a friend report a stolen wallet (AirTag to the rescue!), then exploring. Tacos, bubble tea, Portobello Market, Oxford Street, & Amorino ice cream with macarons
Blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF #AirTag #London
Exploring London, lectures, and food adventures on Day 11 for Kashvi at @liysf.bsky.social
Crowds, donuts, and science thrills all in one day.
Full story: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF #London #EuropeanEscapes #Student #Science
Crowds, donuts, and science thrills all in one day.
Full story: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF #London #EuropeanEscapes #Student #Science
October 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Exploring London, lectures, and food adventures on Day 11 for Kashvi at @liysf.bsky.social
Crowds, donuts, and science thrills all in one day.
Full story: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF #London #EuropeanEscapes #Student #Science
Crowds, donuts, and science thrills all in one day.
Full story: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF #London #EuropeanEscapes #Student #Science
From sunshine to science, Day 10 was full circle. A lecture by LIYSF alumni, sessions on stem cells, a trip to the Natural History Museum, and an epic Cabaret Night. 10 days in, I’ve learned, laughed & found a global science family.
Check out the blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF2025 #UK
Check out the blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF2025 #UK
October 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
From sunshine to science, Day 10 was full circle. A lecture by LIYSF alumni, sessions on stem cells, a trip to the Natural History Museum, and an epic Cabaret Night. 10 days in, I’ve learned, laughed & found a global science family.
Check out the blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF2025 #UK
Check out the blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF2025 #UK
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October 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Join us next week, no need to register
Day 9 at @liysf.bsky.social started for Kashvi with a classic London rain. Visted the NHS Biomedical Research & Cancer Centre at Cambridge & got to see gene sequencing in action. Hyde Park & mexican food to end the day.
Blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#ScienceInTheValley #London #WomenInSTEM
Blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#ScienceInTheValley #London #WomenInSTEM
September 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Day 9 at @liysf.bsky.social started for Kashvi with a classic London rain. Visted the NHS Biomedical Research & Cancer Centre at Cambridge & got to see gene sequencing in action. Hyde Park & mexican food to end the day.
Blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#ScienceInTheValley #London #WomenInSTEM
Blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#ScienceInTheValley #London #WomenInSTEM
20,000 steps, brain science, and a Barbie-style AI rap...LIYSF keeps surprising Kashvi. Today was all about rewiring minds and expressing science through art. Plenary session = pure brilliance.
Read blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF #ScienceInMotion #StudentVoices #SaveOurPlanet #London
Read blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF #ScienceInMotion #StudentVoices #SaveOurPlanet #London
September 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
20,000 steps, brain science, and a Barbie-style AI rap...LIYSF keeps surprising Kashvi. Today was all about rewiring minds and expressing science through art. Plenary session = pure brilliance.
Read blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF #ScienceInMotion #StudentVoices #SaveOurPlanet #London
Read blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF #ScienceInMotion #StudentVoices #SaveOurPlanet #London
Day 7 of @liysf.bsky.social was unforgettable...visited @ox.ac.uk for a deep dive into public health research with UK Biobank & Oxford Population Health. Learned about NMR, toured labs, & earned a surprise certificate! Science, surprises & sleepless excitement.
Blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
Blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
September 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Day 7 of @liysf.bsky.social was unforgettable...visited @ox.ac.uk for a deep dive into public health research with UK Biobank & Oxford Population Health. Learned about NMR, toured labs, & earned a surprise certificate! Science, surprises & sleepless excitement.
Blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
Blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
From London’s underground dust to Jupiter’s icy moons, today for Kashvi @LIYSF was packed with discovery. Highlights included air quality lectures, the JUICE Mission, student project pitches, & a photo at Royal Albert Hall.
Full blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF #ScienceInTheValley #Abroad
Full blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF #ScienceInTheValley #Abroad
August 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
From London’s underground dust to Jupiter’s icy moons, today for Kashvi @LIYSF was packed with discovery. Highlights included air quality lectures, the JUICE Mission, student project pitches, & a photo at Royal Albert Hall.
Full blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF #ScienceInTheValley #Abroad
Full blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#LIYSF #ScienceInTheValley #Abroad
Day 5 at #LIYSF2025 brought a change of pace with a solo city exploring, Tower Bridge & a thought-provoking AI debate led by Dr. Jason Nurse.
From sightseeing to tackling the big question: Is AI good or bad?
Read the blog → blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#ScienceInTheValley #StudentVoices #AIethics
From sightseeing to tackling the big question: Is AI good or bad?
Read the blog → blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#ScienceInTheValley #StudentVoices #AIethics
August 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Day 5 at #LIYSF2025 brought a change of pace with a solo city exploring, Tower Bridge & a thought-provoking AI debate led by Dr. Jason Nurse.
From sightseeing to tackling the big question: Is AI good or bad?
Read the blog → blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#ScienceInTheValley #StudentVoices #AIethics
From sightseeing to tackling the big question: Is AI good or bad?
Read the blog → blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#ScienceInTheValley #StudentVoices #AIethics
Our student Kashvi presented @liysf.bsky.social on Day 4 of #LIYSF2025! Students showcased everything from flood models to DIY perfumes. She also got to geek out at a vaccinology lecture. Exhausted but inspired she ended the day exploring Chinatown with new friends!
blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
August 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Our student Kashvi presented @liysf.bsky.social on Day 4 of #LIYSF2025! Students showcased everything from flood models to DIY perfumes. She also got to geek out at a vaccinology lecture. Exhausted but inspired she ended the day exploring Chinatown with new friends!
blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
Day 3 at #LIYSF2025 Kashvi's first scientific visit!
Which site did she choose? Let’s just say it was hands-on, fascinating, & right up her career alley.
Catch her full story in today’s blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#ScienceInTheValley #London #England #ScienceIsCool
@goufv.bsky.social
Which site did she choose? Let’s just say it was hands-on, fascinating, & right up her career alley.
Catch her full story in today’s blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#ScienceInTheValley #London #England #ScienceIsCool
@goufv.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Day 3 at #LIYSF2025 Kashvi's first scientific visit!
Which site did she choose? Let’s just say it was hands-on, fascinating, & right up her career alley.
Catch her full story in today’s blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#ScienceInTheValley #London #England #ScienceIsCool
@goufv.bsky.social
Which site did she choose? Let’s just say it was hands-on, fascinating, & right up her career alley.
Catch her full story in today’s blog: blogs.ufv.ca/science/2025...
#ScienceInTheValley #London #England #ScienceIsCool
@goufv.bsky.social
"I’ve never been the biggest fan of chemistry…but this lecture? It was different." says Kashvi. Day 2 at #LIYSF kicked off with jet lag, Nobel Prize winners, royalty, & a mega trivia night! Unforgettable.
Follow her London adventures: blogs.ufv.ca/science/
#ScienceInTheValley #StudentBlog #LIYSF
Follow her London adventures: blogs.ufv.ca/science/
#ScienceInTheValley #StudentBlog #LIYSF
August 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
"I’ve never been the biggest fan of chemistry…but this lecture? It was different." says Kashvi. Day 2 at #LIYSF kicked off with jet lag, Nobel Prize winners, royalty, & a mega trivia night! Unforgettable.
Follow her London adventures: blogs.ufv.ca/science/
#ScienceInTheValley #StudentBlog #LIYSF
Follow her London adventures: blogs.ufv.ca/science/
#ScienceInTheValley #StudentBlog #LIYSF
Our Biology student Kashvi is in London representing UFV at #LIYSF2025.
• Over 500+ attendees from from 92+ countries
• Chosen as flag bearer
• 2 weeks of lectures, labs & cultural exchange
Follow her London adventures: blogs.ufv.ca/science/
#ScienceInTheValley #StudentSpotlight #UFVScience
• Over 500+ attendees from from 92+ countries
• Chosen as flag bearer
• 2 weeks of lectures, labs & cultural exchange
Follow her London adventures: blogs.ufv.ca/science/
#ScienceInTheValley #StudentSpotlight #UFVScience
August 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Our Biology student Kashvi is in London representing UFV at #LIYSF2025.
• Over 500+ attendees from from 92+ countries
• Chosen as flag bearer
• 2 weeks of lectures, labs & cultural exchange
Follow her London adventures: blogs.ufv.ca/science/
#ScienceInTheValley #StudentSpotlight #UFVScience
• Over 500+ attendees from from 92+ countries
• Chosen as flag bearer
• 2 weeks of lectures, labs & cultural exchange
Follow her London adventures: blogs.ufv.ca/science/
#ScienceInTheValley #StudentSpotlight #UFVScience
Science Camp = discovery, experiments, and lunch included!
From slime to circuits, our Chilliwack camps @goufv.bsky.social feed curious minds (and tummies). Check it out → www.ufv.ca/science/scie...
#ScienceInTheValley #SummerCamp #ScienceIsCool
From slime to circuits, our Chilliwack camps @goufv.bsky.social feed curious minds (and tummies). Check it out → www.ufv.ca/science/scie...
#ScienceInTheValley #SummerCamp #ScienceIsCool
July 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Science Camp = discovery, experiments, and lunch included!
From slime to circuits, our Chilliwack camps @goufv.bsky.social feed curious minds (and tummies). Check it out → www.ufv.ca/science/scie...
#ScienceInTheValley #SummerCamp #ScienceIsCool
From slime to circuits, our Chilliwack camps @goufv.bsky.social feed curious minds (and tummies). Check it out → www.ufv.ca/science/scie...
#ScienceInTheValley #SummerCamp #ScienceIsCool