Leading the charge: UNB's century of electrical and computer engineering

Tim Jaques

Posted: February 12, 2026 12:00:00 AM AST

Category: UNB Fredericton

UNB’s department of electrical and computer engineering has produced global tech leaders and life-changing biomedical devices, securing the department's place at the forefront of Canadian engineering. In 1855, a professor at what was then called King’s College used the telegraph to exchange signals with an observatory in Boston. By doing so, Dr. William Brydone Jack determined the...

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Building a more inclusive science community: Inside UNB’s faculty of science EDI committee

Kayla Cormier

Posted: February 10, 2026 12:00:00 AM AST

Category: Faculty of Science, UNB Fredericton

As the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Dr. Janice Lawrence reflects on the inception and work of UNB’s faculty of science EDI committee. The committee’s work goes beyond gender, extending to all equity‑deserving groups whose voices have historically been marginalized in science. “There’s still so much work to be...

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UNB ranked #1 university in Atlantic Canada

UNB Newsroom

Posted: February 4, 2026 12:00:00 AM AST

Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John

The University of New Brunswick was named the number one university in Atlantic Canada in TIME magazine’s inaugural 2026 World’s Top Universities rankings, published on Jan. 28. UNB also earned the distinction of ranking 14th in Canada and 267th worldwide. “While rankings are just one lens through which to view a university’s strengths, being named the number one...

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Research NB funds priority sector projects in health, sustainability

Jeremy Elder-Jubelin

Posted: February 3, 2026 12:00:00 AM AST

Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John, Research

More than $1 million in Research NB funding has been awarded to four UNB research teams. The funded projects address pressing issues such as balancing economic and environmental sustainability in New Brunswick’s ocean and rivers, improving health and well-being outcomes for those experiencing precarious housing, and exploring new possibilities in primary healthcare access. Four...

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