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Banner earns Nursing Excellence Award nod
Dr. Davina Banner, an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, is being recognized by a professional association for her research and advancing nursing knowledge.
Hydropeaking on the decline
Aquatic species are benefiting from fewer peaks and declines in river flows on waterways with hydroelectric infrastructure according to a new paper authored by Environmental Science Professor Dr. Stephen Déry. The study looked at 500 sites across Canada and the United States over 100 years and showed river flows have become increasingly more consistent.
What are atmospheric rivers?
UNBC researcher Dr. Stephen Déry explains the science behind atmospheric rivers.
Researcher part of team recognized for supporting sustainable development goals
PhD candidate Jose Aragon is working on the Connecting Science to Policy to Strengthen Reporting on SDG15 in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru project which won a Group on Earth Observations Sustainable Development Goal Award for its work promoting United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15, Life on Land.
Study finds no increase in traffic injuries after cannabis legalization
In reviewing traffic-injury emergency department data from Alberta and Ontario, Dr. Russ Callaghan and his team found that Canada’s 2018 legalization of cannabis was not associated with increases in injuries.
Carbon and Energy Management paper earns award nomination
UNBC's Carbon and Energy Management class pairs students with participating local businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint. A paper about the impact of the course is nominated for a prestigious award.
UNBC and University of Central Asia sign agreement to collaborate
A new partnership between UNBC and the University of Central Asia paves the way for increased student exchanges and research collaborations.
Tropical forests home to a majority of terrestrial vertebrates
UNBC researchers quantified the percentage of terrestrial vertebrates that call tropical forests home, demonstrating the importance of protecting these ecosystems.
In Testimonio, UNBC researchers document Canadian mining company-linked human rights violations
A new book, Testimonio: Canadian Mining in the Aftermath of Genocides in Guatemala, is co-edited by UNBC Geography Professor Dr. Catherine Nolin and Grahame Russell, Director of Rights Action and UNBC Adjunct Professor and is based on their research and their direct community support in Guatemala since 2004.