Seeking sustainable packaging solutions
UNBC researchers led by Dr. Hossein Kazemian are exploring solutions to create plant-based solutions to replace oil-based products used in seafood packaging.
Internship opportunity
Recent Bachelor of Arts in Political Science graduate Sarah Ash will experience what it's like to work in a ministry office, a party caucus office, and a Member of the Legislative Assembly’s constituency office through the B.C. Legislative Internship Program in 2023.
Seasonal turnover sends pulses of metal-rich sediment from Mount Polley tailings pond breach down Quesnel River
UNBC researchers Dr. Phil Owens and Dr. Ellen Petticrew have spent eight years monitoring the environment after the Mount Polley mine tailings pond breach. In their latest paper, they show that every year when Quesnel Lake turns over copper-rich sediment is re-suspended in the water column and is sent down the Quesnel River.
UNBC places second in Maclean’s rankings
UNBC received its best-ever score in the reputational survey as part of its second overall finish in the Primarily Undergraduate category in the latest Maclean's rankings.
UNBC unveils Reconciling Light art installation
Reconciling Light, created by Kwakwaka’wakw artist Simon Daniel James, who also goes by the name Winadzi, is on permanent display in the Learning Commons at the Geoffrey R. Weller Library. The art piece, commissioned by UNBC, shines a light on the true experiences of Indigenous People at residential schools and the importance of healing and love as we work toward reconciliation.
New gallery name honours carver Robert Frederick
The Rotunda Gallery at UNBC is now the Robert Frederick Gallery, named after the accomplished Lheidli T'enneh carver, storyteller and educator.
Improving hydrological forecasting
Environmental Science Assistant Professor Siraj ul Islam and his research team are developing an improved hydrological forecast system hoped to increase Canada's capacity in reliable river streamflow forecasts. Discovery Grant funding from from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada will support the five interrelated projects that are part of his research program.
Inuit leader to receive honorary degree
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed, who has spent his career expanding awareness and understanding of Inuit rights and realities as well as advocating for social equity for Inuit in Canada, is set to receive an honorary degree on Oct. 21.