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UNBC researchers secure more than $1.5 million in NSERC Discovery Grant funding

Eight UNBC researchers receive more than $1.5 million through NSERC’s Discovery Grant program to support long-term, curiosity-driven research. Their work explores topics ranging from wildfire resilience and cybersecurity to freshwater ecosystems and advanced mathematics

UNBC names laboratory in recognition of industry partner's support for sustainable innovations

A generous equipment donation from Brown’s Bay Packing Company Ltd. and its subsidiary Seawise Innovating Packaging has enhanced UNBC’s research capacity with the launch of a new state-of-the-art lab dedicated to advancing plant-based biopolymers.

Glaciers disappearing at a record-setting pace

Accelerating glacier melt driven by extreme weather events and surface darkening highlights urgent need for improved climate models, says UNBC-led study.

Transforming science into service

Committed to using his knowledge and research to solve real-world challenges, UNBC Class of 2025 Valedictorian Guowei Li is building a bridge between science and service to community.

UNBC research team and industry partner receive $300,000 Ignite Award to commercialize sustainable thermal packaging

The funding will propel innovative research from UNBC’s Northern Analytical Lab Services into commercial production, fostering economic growth and job creation.

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Department Chair

Halseth, Dr. Greg

PhD, MA (Queen's University at Kingston, 1993); BA (University of British Columbia)

Acting Chair, Geography

Professor, Geography

Co-Director, UNBC Community Development Institute

Phone

250-960-5826

greg.halseth@unbc.ca

Office

Teaching Lab 8-141

Website

https://www.unbc.ca/greg-halseth

Greg Halseth is a Professor in the Geography Program at the University of Northern British Columbia, where he is also the Canada Research Chair in Rural and Small Town Studies, and the founder and Co-Director of the UNBC Community Development Institute.

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