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Accelerated nursing program transforms education with simulation labs and virtual reality
Tim Jaques
Posted: November 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
National awards and a milestone anniversary highlight how UNB’s Moncton site is a leader in modern nursing education across Canada. When Michael Hart left the Canadian Armed Forces, he didn’t picture himself in a virtual reality headset diagnosing pneumonia. Yet that’s where the former soldier found himself after enrolling in the University of New Brunswick’s...
Read the full postBudworm days of summer: What climate warming means for one of forestry's smallest foes
Maddie M. Sheppard
Posted: November 27, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Faculty of Forestry and Env Mgt
Tiny. Voracious. Cute (depending on who you ask). The eastern spruce budworm is one of Canada’s most prominent foes to the timber industry, and Quebec’s north shore is 19 years into an indeterminate contract. Taking up residence on some of eastern Canada’s keystone species, such as balsam fir and white spruce, this little critter has inflicted moderate – severe...
Read the full postUNB's McKenna Institute announces cybersecurity training program for Indigenous talent in partnership with JEDI, Thales
UNB Newsroom
Posted: November 27, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Press Releases
The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick, the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) and Thales announced today the first cohort’s completion of a new 12-week program that is helping Indigenous people in New Brunswick move from foundational IT training into in-demand cybersecurity careers. “The future of New Brunswick’s digital economy must be built by...
Read the full postUNB and NB Power announce strategic partnership to drive research, innovation and experiential learning opportunities for students
UNB Newsroom
Posted: November 26, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Press Releases
The University of New Brunswick and NB Power are proud to announce a strategic partnership supporting energy innovation, research and workforce development in New Brunswick. This partnership model is designed to deliver shared value for both organizations while fostering regular engagement that makes it easy to identify and act on new opportunities. This multifaceted partnership builds on...
Read the full postUNB student launches study app aimed at building connections
Tife Aribisala
Posted: November 25, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
From a spark of inspiration to a spinning wheel of connections, UNB third-year computer science student Owen Yesuf's app Buddy Sync is helping students find study partners faster and easier than ever. Owen Yesuf has always wanted to make an impact. Earlier this year, the University of New Brunswick computer science student attended an entrepreneurship conference that spun out a big idea. Less...
Read the full postFrom uncertainty to understanding: My path to FOREM
Haley Magee
Posted: November 21, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Faculty of Forestry and Env Mgt
I’m Haley, a Master of Science in Forestry student at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). Today, I’m very confident that I have found the right path for me – but that wasn’t always the case. Here is how my academic journey has unfolded, from uncertainty to clarity. High school uncertainty Throughout high school, I always felt uncertain about what I wanted to do after...
Read the full postUNB student-led pilot project helping rural communities build digital literacy
Kayla Cormier
Posted: November 21, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, we’re highlighting a student-powered pilot helping rural New Brunswickers master digital skills—laying the foundation for thriving businesses and stronger communities while offering experiential learning for students. In a province with an aging population and where connectivity can be sparse, the Crabtree Rural Digitalization Project is...
Read the full postUNB one of three universities on Canada’s Top 100 Employers list for 2026
Kayla Cormier
Posted: November 18, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
At the University of New Brunswick, people have always been at the heart of the story. This year, that story includes a national accolade: UNB has once again been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers by the Globe & Mail—and is one of only three Canadian universities to earn the distinction in 2026. It’s an achievement that speaks to more than policies or programs. It...
Read the full postCelebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week: How UNB empowers innovators from idea to impact
Kayla Cormier
Posted: November 17, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Global Entrepreneurship Week is a worldwide celebration of innovators and job creators who launch startups, drive economic growth and improve lives. From world-class programs to mentorship and resources, the University of New Brunswick supports students, researchers, alumni and entrepreneurs in bringing their ideas to life and transforming their businesses into thriving ventures. UNB’s...
Read the full postUNB undergraduate duo a winning pair at Atlantic mathematics competition
Kayla Cormier
Posted: November 13, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, Faculty of Science
UNB students Irina Xie and James Petersen claimed first place at the annual math problem-solving competition held by Science Atlantic, showcasing creativity and teamwork on a regional stage. Two University of New Brunswick undergraduates have claimed first place at the 2025 Mathematics Competition, held in October at the Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Conference in Cape...
Read the full postUNB researcher explores human-in-the-loop autonomous truck technology to solve labour gaps in New Brunswick's forestry sector
Tim Jaques
Posted: November 12, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
Sensor-driven autonomous vehicles adjust in real time to terrain, wildlife and weather, with the potential to transform forestry, agriculture and oil logistics. Picture this: A platoon of logging trucks makes its way through remote forest roads, each responding independently to the environment. A drone buzzes overhead, feeding information to the vehicles. Here’s the thing: only the lead...
Read the full postMcKenna Institute and ContactNB launch collaborative initiative to empower workers and advance AI adoption in New Brunswick's contact centre industry
UNB Newsroom
Posted: November 10, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Press Releases
The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick, in collaboration with ContactNB and a network of provincial and federal partners, is launching a new initiative to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and workforce readiness across New Brunswick’s contact centre sector. The AI Adoption in Contact Centres project equips organizations and employees with the skills,...
Read the full postUNB's faculty of nursing sets the standard, winning two national simulation leadership awards
Kayla Cormier
Posted: November 6, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
The faculty has earned national recognition for its leadership in simulation-based education, receiving top honours from Simulation Canada. Its innovative work is shaping the future of nursing education and patient care across Canada. The University of New Brunswick’s faculty of nursing and teaching professor Renée Gordon have been recognized with top honours at the 2025 SIM Expo,...
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