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.
Healy recognized for community-building work
Dr. Theresa Healy has spent her career working to improve the lives of people in Prince George. This month, she became the first-ever recipient of the Bob Scott Award for her integrity, leadership and inspiration in contributing to the betterment of the community. The Drug Awareness Recovery Team presented Healy with the award.
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.
Internship opportunity
Recent Bachelor of Arts in Political Science graduate Sarah Ash will experience what it's like to work in a ministry office, a party caucus office, and a Member of the Legislative Assembly’s constituency office through the B.C. Legislative Internship Program in 2023.
Seasonal turnover sends pulses of metal-rich sediment from Mount Polley tailings pond breach down Quesnel River
UNBC researchers Dr. Phil Owens and Dr. Ellen Petticrew have spent eight years monitoring the environment after the Mount Polley mine tailings pond breach. In their latest paper, they show that every year when Quesnel Lake turns over copper-rich sediment is re-suspended in the water column and is sent down the Quesnel River.
UNBC places second in Maclean’s rankings
UNBC received its best-ever score in the reputational survey as part of its second overall finish in the Primarily Undergraduate category in the latest Maclean's rankings.
UNBC unveils Reconciling Light art installation
Reconciling Light, created by Kwakwaka’wakw artist Simon Daniel James, who also goes by the name Winadzi, is on permanent display in the Learning Commons at the Geoffrey R. Weller Library. The art piece, commissioned by UNBC, shines a light on the true experiences of Indigenous People at residential schools and the importance of healing and love as we work toward reconciliation.