From UNBC faculty research in the news to undergraduate experiences, get a taste of the UNBC research world
UNBC recognizes seven distinguished Professors Emeriti
Members of the University community gathered for a special ceremony to honour seven retiring faculty members, celebrating their remarkable accomplishments and the lasting impact they have made on UNBC and beyond.
UNBC becomes university member at TRIUMF
UNBC is one of seven new university members of TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre. UNBC researchers have been working on projects at the facility since 1993. Currently, UNBC is involved in a project that aims to build the world’s most advanced ultra-cold-neutron facility to carry out the world’s most precise measurement of the neutron electric dipole moment.
Research transforms learning experience
When a Research Ambassador encouraged undergraduate student Ahmad Jalil to pursue his research interests by just reaching out to a professor in his field of interest, the Bachelor of Health Sciences student felt he might lack the skills required. His interest soon outweighed his hesitancy and he's recently submitted a manuscript for journal review based on his research with UNBC's Northern Analytical Laboratory Services.
Active Minds leader earns national recognition
Fourth-year Computer Science student Elizabeth Norman received an Instructor Recognition Award from Actua for her work with young people in northern B.C. through UNBC's Active Minds program.
UNBC’s research funding continues to grow
Over the past five years, UNBC placed first among universities in its tier for the percentage of funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. UNBC received $7.7 million over the span, representing 12.6 per cent of UNBC's total research income.
Northern Health and UNBC renew partnership in learning and research
The health authority and University have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding for the fourth time since 2010.
Preserving high-integrity tropical forests key for biodiversity
An international team of researchers, led by UNBC's Dr. Rajeev Pillay examined the habitat of more than 16,000 mammal, bird, reptile, and amphibian species in tropical rainforests and found that preserving forest integrity is crucial for maintaining biodiversity.
Study shows higher doses of precision radiotherapy safe for patients
Through his SABR-5 trial, Northern Medical Program researcher Dr. Rob Olson looked at ways to minimize patient side effects from SABR, an innovative high-dose radiation treatment delivered to multiple tumour sites.
Seeking sustainable packaging solutions
UNBC researchers led by Dr. Hossein Kazemian are exploring solutions to create plant-based solutions to replace oil-based products used in seafood packaging.