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.
Year in Review 2024
In 2024, UNBC celebrated milestones in sustainability, research innovation and academic achievement, fostering curiosity and empowering northern communities through local solutions to global challenges.
Brownridge Court receives 2024 sport floor of the year award
The UNBC Timberwolves in partnership with the University of Northern British Columbia and Titan Sport Systems are honoured to announce that the newly designed Brownridge Court has received the Sport Floor of the Year Award courtesy of Treeco Distribution and Bona Sport.
Voices of justice and memory in Guatemala
A field school in Guatemala led by Geography Professor Dr. Catherine Nolin examined human rights violations, historical memory and Canada’s role in global justice. The experience resulted in an academic paper and a StoryMap amplifying the voices of Guatemalan people.
Faculty of Business and Economics to host 2nd annual dinner
Join the Faculty of Business and Economics at UNBC for the 2nd annual Faculty of Business and Economics Dinner on Friday, March 14, 2025. Featuring keynote speaker David Luba, Co-Founder of tentree and veritree.
UNBC launches tuition credit initiative to support students for Winter 2025
Unlocking potential - a tuition credit initiative aims to empower new and returning students for academic success.
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.
10th Annual Timberwolves Legacy Night raises $230,000
The 10th Annual UNBC Timberwolves Legacy Night raised a record-breaking $230,000 to support student-athlete scholarships and bursaries. The event brought together more than 500 supporters to celebrate and empower student-athletes while fostering leadership and opportunity.