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International Society for Gerontechnology (ISG) 15th World Conference

Mar 26, 2026 to Mar 29, 2026Simon Fraser University, Vancouver Campus

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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.

UNBC debuts in Impact Rankings and signs Sustainable Development Goals Accord

UNBC makes its first appearance in Times Higher Education's annual rankings, which recognize progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Rio Tinto partners with UNBC and School District 91 (Nechako Lakes) to reduce barriers to post-secondary education for northern B.C. youth

Funding announced at annual juvenile sturgeon release in Vanderhoof supports culturally ground youth engagement and learning opportunities across the Nechako Watershed.

Shining a light on the challenges of caregivers

UNBC PhD candidate Janet Ocloo was recognized with an International Doctoral Research Award from Universities Canada for her research which explores the challenges faced by caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in Ghana; her work aims to provide insight into how Ghana and other regions, including northern B.C., can better support caregivers.