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FCC invests in UNB's McKenna Institute to advance digital agriculture
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 8, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research, Press Releases, Faculty of Science
The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) is a recipient of a $500,000 investment from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) to support the advancement of digital agriculture at UNB. This significant investment will support the establishment of a new Chair in Digital Agriculture, an academic leadership role dedicated to advancing research and innovation in smart farming technologies....
Read the full postTransforming cancer research and education: Dr. Tony Reiman's role in UNB's Integrated Health Initiative
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: August 22, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, Research
The cancer researcher and oncologist is helping shape the university’s Integrated Health Initiative by connecting patients, students and national research networks, advancing cancer care and inspiring the next generation of health leaders. For Dr. Tony Reiman (BSc'92), the decision to scale back his full-time clinical oncology practice to focus more on research and teaching wasn’t...
Read the full postRalph Thomas honours Cornelius Sparrow's legacy in Saint John’s Black history
UNB Newsroom
Posted: August 21, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB in the News
When Ralph Thomas (DLitt'19) speaks about Cornelius Sparrow, his voice carries the weight of history and the urgency of remembrance. As a previous president of PRUDE Inc. (Pride of Race, Unity and Dignity through Education) and co-founder of the New Brunswick Black History Society, Thomas has spent decades uncovering and preserving the stories of Black excellence that have long been buried...
Read the full postPascal Siakam to be granted an honorary degree at special ceremony
UNB Newsroom
Posted: August 19, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
From a late basketball bloomer to an NBA champion, Pascal Siakam’s story continues to be one of resilience, adaptability and relentless determination. For his commitment and support of higher education, and his immense impact that extends well beyond the basketball court, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) will be awarding Pascal Siakam with an honorary degree on Sept. 3, 2025. The...
Read the full postUNB researcher leads Canadian efforts in tackling emerging Arctic toxic algae risk
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: August 19, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research, Faculty of Science, UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
A UNB researcher is leading Canada’s efforts to study toxic marine phytoplankton in the Arctic, which could pose a serious health risk to Northern, and especially Inuit, communities. These types of toxins can contaminate sea life, cause poisoning with no known cure, and threaten food security and traditional diets. Beyond understanding the issue, the project’s team will work to...
Read the full postUNB MBA instructor earns Canada's highest honour in his field
Tim Jaques
Posted: August 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
Dr. Don Patterson (BA’84, BBA’87) is the first New Brunswicker to receive the prestigious FSCMP designation. The award recognizes decades of leadership and excellence in supply chain management logistics, contracts and procurement across multiple industries. For over 30 years, Dr. Don Patterson has quietly shaped how goods are moved, contracts are signed and projects are...
Read the full postMeet a grad: Pedro Bremberger Pássaro
Olusegun Ogunseye
Posted: August 13, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty of Forestry and Env Mgt
From the snowy streets of Fredericton to the lush forests of the Amazon, Pedro Bremberger Pássaro has built a career rooted in environmental stewardship and international collaboration. A 2022 graduate of the Master of Environmental Management (MEM) program at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Pedro’s journey is a testament to the power of global education, practical...
Read the full postAs little as 22 minutes of exercise a day could make a difference in colon cancer patients' survival, landmark study concludes
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: August 12, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research, UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Newly published results of a 17-year-long study conclude that exercise improves outcomes for patients with moderate to severe colon cancer. Adding just two and a half hours a week of moderate exercise, study results show, led to a 28 per cent lower chance of cancer recurrence after five years, and 37 per cent lower chance of death after eight years for patients with stage 3 or high-risk stage...
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