Extreme weather results in drastic changes in waterways
Rivers and streams in British Columbia were hit hard twice in 2021, first by a heat dome and then by atmospheric rivers. Prior to the weather events, UNBC researchers installed temperature sensors in waterways across northern B.C. In a new paper, they analyze the data to determine the impact of the extreme weather.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter to receive honorary degree
Embracing his Cuban roots and Canadian experiences, Alex Cuba’s ever-evolving career is a testament to the power of music to transcend borders — drawing people together in his home community of Smithers, across the region and around the world.
B.C. Interior universities continue research collaboration
Researchers at UNBC, Thompson Rivers University and the the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus are collaborating to tackle some of the region's most pressing issues. A renewal of the Interior Universities Research Coalition will ensure this important research continues.
Lifelong conservationist and land steward to receive honorary degree
Through his steadfast determination to realize a childhood dream, Jim Good has enhanced the Prince George region's knowledge base, generated interest in the importance of biodiversity and created a legacy for future generations.
Students shine at Geography symposium
Three UNBC students won awards for their presentations and posters at the Western Division of the Canadian Association of Geographers Symposium in Kelowna in March.
Innovating water and sanitation for sustainable communities
Join UNBC's Water and Sanitation Holistic Technologies (WASH-T) Research group for a conversation on off-grid solutions to water and sanitation challenges in small and rural communities.
The puck does not stop here
From being presented with the problem to designing and building their devices, secondary school students from across the region spent months preparing to launch their innovative ideas into action for the School of Engineering's first High School Design Competition.
UNBC receives more than $4.5 million in federal research funding
From studying the impact of glyphosate-based herbicides on the ecosystem, to better understanding income inequality to a renewed Canada Research Chair in Humanities and Health Inequities, UNBC researchers are fostering local solutions for a global impact.