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Student research partnership reached between UNBC and Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is providing $450,000 over the next three years to assist with programs at UNBC to help promote a number of interests and values.

The main focus will be on the research and analysis of the current socio-economic state within the Nechako Watershed Region to go along with common interests areas such as the environment as well as additional learning opportunities for UNBC students.

This is expected to include getting students involved in hands-on research programs as well as co-op placements and internships with Rio Tinto.

Both parties announced the partnership at the BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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