Studying the front lines of kinship care in B.C.
A UNBC researcher is asking how child welfare systems can better support the extended families stepping in to care for children. The study draws on the voices of social workers, community leaders and caregivers through SSHRC-funded research.
Advocating for indigenous belonging in business and beyond
Honoured with the 2025 Pounamu Taonga (Greenstone Treasure) Award, Laura Mueller is using systems thinking to reimagine social safety nets and recovery supports for Indigenous communities. Her work is grounded in advocacy, mentorship and community connection.
UNBC researchers secure more than $1.5 million in NSERC Discovery Grant funding
Eight UNBC researchers receive more than $1.5 million through NSERC’s Discovery Grant program to support long-term, curiosity-driven research. Their work explores topics ranging from wildfire resilience and cybersecurity to freshwater ecosystems and advanced mathematics
Exploring microbial chemistry to tackle antibiotic resistance and crop disease
UNBC researcher Dr. Jacob Walsh is harnessing the chemistry of bacteria and fungi to uncover new tools for fighting disease.
From Coast to Peace: Roadshow brings healthcare to life at northern high schools
Organized through the UBC Northern Medical Program at UNBC, the Roadshow visits rural communities across northern B.C. every spring to showcase health careers to local high school students.
Khasdzoon Yusk’ut Botanical Garden Unveiled at UNBC
The David Douglas Botanical Garden Society and UNBC unveiled a new Indigenous traditional name for the botanical garden during a special ceremony on campus.
UNBC names laboratory in recognition of industry partner's support for sustainable innovations
A generous equipment donation from Brown’s Bay Packing Company Ltd. and its subsidiary Seawise Innovating Packaging has enhanced UNBC’s research capacity with the launch of a new state-of-the-art lab dedicated to advancing plant-based biopolymers.
Glaciers disappearing at a record-setting pace
Accelerating glacier melt driven by extreme weather events and surface darkening highlights urgent need for improved climate models, says UNBC-led study.