From UNBC faculty research in the news to undergraduate experiences, get a taste of the UNBC research world
Carrier Sekani Family Services and UNBC release research addressing gender-based violence
The joint research project highlights community-driven solutions to help prevent and reduce instances of violence against Indigenous women, girls and LGBTQ2S+ people along the Highway of Tears.
Undergraduate Research Experience Award empowers emerging scholar
The Undergraduate Research Experience Award is equipping UNBC Psychology student Tiffany Kuku with the skills, mentorship and hands-on experience needed to pursue her future research goal exploring mental health supports for international students.
Lab to Market grants empower UNBC researchers
New federal funding will support students and faculty at UNBC in transforming their research-based innovations into real-world solutions.
UNBC appoints two Research Chairs in partnership with Rio Tinto
An enhanced collaboration with Rio Tinto will build on an initial research program started in 2019 and support two UNBC researchers in efforts to deepen understanding of the impacts of climate change and human activity on water security and freshwater fish ecology in the Nechako Watershed.
Global study reveals alarming rarity of intact and undisturbed tropical rainforests
A global study led by UNBC’s Rajeev Pillay reveals only 25 per cent of tropical rainforests remain in high integrity, which is crucial for biodiversity and climate regulation. Using advanced mapping, the study offers insights for global conservation efforts.
UNBC research income remains at near-record level
UNBC moved up one spot in the undergraduate tier for research income earnings in the latest Research Infosource Canada's Top 50 Research University rankings.
Restoring watersheds and salmon habitats post-wildfire
A multi-party initiative led by the Skeetchestn Indian Band, supported by UNBC and other partners, is restoring the Deadman River and studying innovative, culturally-informed strategies to mitigate the impacts of severe wildfires on watersheds and salmon habitats.
GROWing knowledge on the impact of glyphosate on forest ecosystems
With more than $1.5 million in funding, the GROW research project team gathered with community partners to officially launch a collaborative study aimed at digging deeper into the ecological and health impacts of herbicides on forest ecosystems.
UNBC researchers rank among world's top scientists
UNBC researchers listed in the most recent release of a peer-reviewed database of the top two per cent of the world's scientists.