University of Northern British Columbia launches new PhD in Engineering
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is launching a new Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering this fall. This marks the institution's first new doctoral program in over 15 years.
The research-intensive program is designed to address engineering challenges specific to northern, rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. Research areas include sustainable buildings, clean water, resilient transportation infrastructure, and the responsible management of natural resources.
Jessie Sunner, the minister of post-secondary education and future skills, noted that the program aims to strengthen British Columbia's reputation for research and innovation while attracting graduate students and researchers to the northern region. UNBC interim president Dr. Bill Owen added that the program will provide opportunities for advanced scholarship in areas of strategic importance to both the North and Canada.
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Bill Owen · British Columbia · Jessie Sunner · University of Northern British Columbia
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The program focuses on engineering challenges in northern, rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. barrierestarjournal.com · wltribune.com · ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Interim president Dr. Bill Owen said the program creates opportunities for advanced scholarship in areas of strategic importance to the North and Canada. barrierestarjournal.com · wltribune.com · ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Minister Jessie Sunner stated the program strengthens the province's reputation for research and innovation. barrierestarjournal.com · wltribune.com · ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The new Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering will welcome its first students this fall. barrierestarjournal.com · wltribune.com · ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The University of Northern British Columbia is launching its first new doctoral program in more than 15 years. barrierestarjournal.com · wltribune.com · ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com