Research Stories at a Glance
From UNBC faculty research in the news to undergraduate experiences, get a taste of the UNBC research world
From UNBC faculty research in the news to undergraduate experiences, get a taste of the UNBC research world
Water is the essence of life, a vital resource that sustains communities and ecosystems. As we navigate the challenges posed by population growth, climate change, and expanding industries in... more
University of Northern British Columbia researchers are continuing their work to mobilize knowledge for local and global change thanks to more than $4.5 million in funding from the federal government... more
Art allows for expressions of unique and sometimes difficult thoughts and feelings. For Dr. Sarah de Leeuw, a UNBC professor in UBC’s Northern Medical Program (NMP), art opens lines of... more
Prince George, B.C. – The Centre for Technology Adoption for Aging in the North (CTAAN) at the University of Northern British Columbia is involved in a national research initiative that aims... more
After studying the persistence and residues of glyphosate-based herbicides (GBH) in forests for the past 10 years, new research led by UNBC’s Dr. Lisa Wood aims to strengthen this... more
What began as a chance to sharpen his research skills evolved into a significant achievement for undergraduate student Will Hanlon – a published academic paper. Hanlon, a Bachelor of Arts... more
Drawn to the University of Northern British Columbia by the opportunity to work on a unique collaborative fisheries research project, Annika Putt is pursuing a PhD in Natural Resources and... more
Prince George, B.C. – Research funding at UNBC jumped nearly 17 per cent as the University of Northern British Columbia moved up two spots in the latest edition of Canada’s Top 50 Research... more
Prince George, B.C. – University of Northern British Columbia Engineering Professor Dr. Jianbing Li's groundbreaking research to advance the science of marine oil spill response and environmental... more
With the successful launch of UNBC’s refreshed strategic plan, Ready, providing a galvanizing framework, the first exciting initiative stems from the community engagement process and supports... more
An interactive online map developed by UNBC researchers in collaboration with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is making it easier for Canadians to monitor the air quality in their... more
Story written by Michelle Mackintosh and shared by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions. Rockfalls, landslides, mudslides and floods are facts of life in British Columbia mountain communities... more
Prince George, B.C. – An engineer with a remarkable 25-year academic career, including more than a decade in a variety of administrative roles, will join the University of Northern British... more
A panel of esteemed water and sanitation experts will explore the implementation of off-grid technologies in northern B.C. and answer questions from the audience about the different options... more
The University of Northern British Columbia celebrated seven distinguished Professors Emeriti at a Faculty Recognition Event on May 16. Dr. Paul Bowles (Global & International Studies,... more
For nearly three decades, UNBC physics faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate and undergraduate students have been collaborating with researchers from other national and international... more