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
Prince George, B.C. – A new Research Ambassadors program launched at the University of Northern British Columbia is designed to celebrate the innovative research carried out at the... more
For Luc Turcotte, a love of the outdoors led to fly fishing, and his passion for connecting with nature led to a decision to pursue his Masters in Natural Resource Science at the... more
Alpine glaciers have existed in North America for thousands of years. They represent important, frozen reservoirs for rivers - providing cool, plentiful water during hot, dry summers or during... more
Two UNBC researchers, together with northern and provincial partners, have embarked on a five-year research project focused on further enhancing Indigenous health in northern B.C. Dr.... more
Northern Medical Program associate professor Dr. Jacqueline Pettersen was awarded the Dr. Wolfgang Hevert Prize 2018 for a proposed study on vitamins D and K2 in relation to cognition. She... more
The University of Northern British Columbia is celebrating the appointment of a new Canada Research Chair (CRC) and also the renewal of two CRCs. Dr. Sarah de Leeuw, an associate... more
The world’s last wilderness areas are rapidly disappearing, with explicit international conservation targets critically needed, according to an international team of scientists. The... more
Prince George, B.C. – The University of Northern British Columbia has been recognized for making significant gains in research funding in a national ranking of Canadian universities. ... more
In the first randomized, phase II clinical trial of its kind, an international research team, including Dr. Rob Olson with the Northern Medical Program (NMP), has shown that an aggressive... more
Prince George, B.C. – A joint $2.4 million research project between the University of Northern British Columbia and Vancouver Island University will focus on understanding the role that... more
Fatimat Almentina Ramos Shidi travelled from Prince George to France to discover answers to some complex questions. A recent Master of Science - Biochemistry graduate from the... more
Glacier experts from the University of Northern British Columbia and The University of Manchester have discovered that the western margin of the Cordilleran ice sheet, that once... more
Long-haul commercial truck drivers can experience considerable health and safety risks related to their work environment. Little is known about best-practice health promotion programs... more
In British Columbia, much of the research on plant biodiversity has focused on coastal and maritime ecosystems, especially coastal temperate rainforests. However, in B.C. there is a second... more
One by one, Dr. Chris Opio and Chandehl Morgan carefully remove trees from one-gallon buckets. The Moringa trees, reaching heights of 1.11 metres, have been growing in pots of well-... more
Prince George, B.C. – The University of Northern British Columbia and TeejLab Inc. are creating a new Centre of Excellence in Data Privacy, Security and Integrity that will provide thought... more