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
Christiana Onabola, a PhD Health Sciences student at the University of Northern British Columbia, has been awarded a federally-funded Vanier Scholarship for her research that focuses on the United... more
For years University of Northern British Columbia Geography Professor Dr. Greg Halseth has tracked how rural and small-town communities have navigated a turbulent global economy and ongoing social... more
Our health and the health of our communities is top-of-mind for everyone during the current pandemic. In her latest research project, University of Northern British Columbia History Associate... more
Prince George, B.C. – Two University of Northern British Columbia faculty members received Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Grants to continue research into medical... more
Prince George, B.C. – The challenges facing rural and remote communities do not always make front-page news, but this lack of attention does not make them less important, especially for those who... more
Environmental change can have cascading effects on ecosystems, affecting many relationships among species. Ecosystem Science and Management Assistant Professor Dr. Heather Bryan is focused on... more
It’s a calculation any human parent can relate to – how much time and effort must be devoted each day to care for a child, while at the same time ensuring enough energy remains for the parent’s own... more
The environmental benefits of wood buildings are well documented, but as an increasing number of taller and larger structures are being constructed, consideration must also be given to the comfort of... more
From the devastating mountain pine beetle infestation to record-setting wildfires to the persistent impacts of climate change, the past decade has been one of extraordinary challenge and change for... more
The use of glyphosate-based herbicides is a hot-button topic in British Columbia’s silviculture sector. The chemicals, used to kill broadleaf plants and trees in areas where conifers are planted,... more
Prince George, B.C. – Six University of Northern British Columbia faculty members, including many early career researchers, received Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) grants... more
Throughout the Nechako Watershed, researchers are tracking river temperatures, measuring precipitation, calibrating equipment and applying computer models to examine the impact of warmer... more
A map can tell the story of how a certain group of people understand a certain parcel of land at a certain time in history, but a mapmaker can decide who to include and which name to give a place. ... more
The University of Northern British Columbia is recognizing five distinguished Professors Emeriti in the electronic program at the University’s virtual Convocation on June 26. Dr. Stan Beeler (... more
For 25 years, Environmental Science Professor Dr. Peter Jackson has been teaching University of Northern British Columbia students about atmospheric science, researching wind flow in complex terrain... more
For the first time, the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences selected a book co-authored by a University of Northern British Columbia scholar for its most prestigious book prize.... more