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
This fall, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada/Rio Tinto Industrial Research Chair in Climate Change and Water Security Dr. Stephen Déry led a team of researchers on... more
UNBC PhD candidate Jose Aragon is part of an international research team recognized for its work supporting the United Nations sustainable development goals in South America. Aragon collaborated on... more
In his latest study, UBC Northern Medical Program Professor Dr. Russ Callaghan has found that the 2018 legalization of cannabis in Canada was not associated with increases in traffic injuries... more
For the past six years, students in UNBC’s Carbon and Energy Management class gained practical experiences working with local businesses to help them reduce their emissions. Now, a paper co-... more
The University of Northern British Columbia and the University of Central Asia (UCA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate student and faculty exchanges between the two... more
What do a jaguar, a ring-tailed lemur and a ruby-throated hummingbird have in common? They are all among the 62 per cent of terrestrial vertebrate species that call tropical forests home,... more
A new book co-edited by two University of Northern British Columbia researchers document Canadian mining company-linked human rights violations, forced evictions, repressions and corruption in... more
Dr. Kathy Lewis is a Registered Professional Forester, acclaimed researcher, and a founding faculty member at the University of Northern British Columbia who is well-respected amongst her peers,... more
Prince George, B.C. – For the third time in seven years, Maclean’s Magazine has ranked the University of Northern British Columbia as the top university in its category in Canada. UNBC topped the... more
New research from UBC Northern Medical Program Professor Dr. Russ Callaghan has found that Canada’s cannabis legalization, implemented in 2018, was associated with immediate reductions in... more
The millions of British Columbia residents accessing their B.C. Vaccine Cards this month are following a public health practice that dates back centuries, according to UNBC Anthropology... more
Many things change when a person is diagnosed with dementia, but one thing that doesn’t have to is the ability to exercise. Dementia-Inclusive Choices for Exercise (DICE) is a cross-Canada... more
Dr. Kendra Furber, an assistant professor with the UBC Northern Medical Program at the University of Northern British Columbia, has been named a 2021 Michael Smith Foundation for Health... more
Every fall, intense Pineapple Express storms dump large amounts of rain and snow along northern British Columbia’s Coast Mountains. This year, a team of University of Northern British Columbia... more
Prince George, B.C. – The University of Northern British Columbia saw its scores increase across the board in the latest iteration of the prestigious Times Higher Education World University... more
When a tree falls in the forest, does it contribute to climate change? According to an international team of researchers, including UNBC Ecosystem Science and Management Professor Dr. Phil... more