From UNBC faculty research in the news to undergraduate experiences, get a taste of the UNBC research world
Studying the front lines of kinship care in B.C.
A UNBC researcher is asking how child welfare systems can better support the extended families stepping in to care for children. The study draws on the voices of social workers, community leaders and caregivers through SSHRC-funded research.
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
Exploring microbial chemistry to tackle antibiotic resistance and crop disease
UNBC researcher Dr. Jacob Walsh is harnessing the chemistry of bacteria and fungi to uncover new tools for fighting disease.
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.
UNBC debuts in Impact Rankings and signs Sustainable Development Goals Accord
UNBC makes its first appearance in Times Higher Education's annual rankings, which recognize progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Rio Tinto partners with UNBC and School District 91 (Nechako Lakes) to reduce barriers to post-secondary education for northern B.C. youth
Funding announced at annual juvenile sturgeon release in Vanderhoof supports culturally ground youth engagement and learning opportunities across the Nechako Watershed.
Shining a light on the challenges of caregivers
UNBC PhD candidate Janet Ocloo was recognized with an International Doctoral Research Award from Universities Canada for her research which explores the challenges faced by caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in Ghana; her work aims to provide insight into how Ghana and other regions, including northern B.C., can better support caregivers.
Northern voices lead energy conversations
UNBC Faculty of Environment Assistant Professor Dr. Sinead Earley and colleagues at the University of Victoria are leading transformative clean energy research through the Northern Regional Energy Dialogues (NRED). The five-year project expands on Earley's previous work to amplify northern voices and aims to strengthen community resilience, support community energy systems and enhance long-term economic stability throughout the region.