Year in review 2021
As we look back at an eventful 2021, we celebrate the success of our students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Winther Blair triumphs in national show jumping ring
Equestrian and UNBC student Taylor Winther Blair has always successfully balanced show jumping with academics. In November, she won the CET Medal National Finals competition in Calgary, one of the most prestigious show jumping Under-21 events in Canada.
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.
Robinson appointed to Provincial Accessibility Committee
First Nations Studies Assistant Professor Dr. Rheanna Robinson is one of 11 British Columbians appointed to the newly created Provincial Accessibility Committee
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.
UNBC launches new MBA cohort in Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie is the third site for UNBC's Master of Business Administration Program. The new cohort begins in August 2022, hosted by Grande Prairie Regional College.
Student-athlete making his mark in biathlon
Prince George's Liam Connon is balancing his studies in Environmental Engineering with his busy training schedule as he prepares to try to qualify for Canada's 2023 World Universiade team in biathlon.
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.