UNBC Continuing Studies partners with RoboGarden Inc. to offer courses in machine learning and artificial intelligence
Two new course offerings will empower residents in northern B.C. with the leading-edge skills and innovative thinking needed to embrace the opportunities that come with these transformative and high-opportunity fields.
Cultural ties inspire career path
A move to Fort St. John to reconnect with extended family has led to a much deeper connection to her cultural roots for Jolene van Wieringen. The recent UNBC graduate found her community and calling during a practicum placement while completing her Bachelor of Social Work degree at the Peace River-Liard campus.
Revisiting Prince George's crime history
When the quest for so-called civic respectability in the early settlement days of what is now Prince George clashed with the reality in the townsites, a reputation was born. History Professor Dr. Jonathan Swainger examines this dichotomy in his new book The Notorious Georges: Crime and Community in British Columbia’s Northern Interior, 1909-25.
Li receives renewed funding for oil spill response research
Dr. Jianbing Li received additional funding through the federal government's Multi-Partner Research Initiative to continue his research into identifying new ways to provide in-situ oil spill response.
UNBC Family Nurse Practitioner program doubles available seats
With support from the Province of British Columbia, the Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program at UNBC has expanded, doubling in size from 20 to 40 seats.
Knowledge That Moves program to fund international student travel
UNBC students will have more opportunity to include international travel as part of their studies through the Knowledge that Moves program funded through the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship program.
Empowering innovative ideas
Open to the University community, a new investment fund aims to realize the goals of UNBC's new vision.
UNBC places second in annual Maclean’s rankings
For the 20th consecutive year, UNBC placed in the top five in its category in the annual Maclean's university rankings.
UNBC ready for the future with new strategic plan
A community of engaged students, educators, researchers and employees, backed by passionate northerners that fought for our University’s existence, told us we need to be Ready. UNBC's new strategic plan will guide the University community as we identify initiatives, set priorities and take action towards the path to a sustainable future.