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From Sri Lanka to Fredericton: Naveenan Manoharan’s MEM journey
Olusegun Gbenga Ogunseye
Posted: July 25, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty of Forestry and Env Mgt
From the coasts of Sri Lanka to the forests of New Brunswick, Naveenan Manoharan is turning his passion for the planet into real-world impact through UNB’s Master of Environmental Management (MEM) program. With a background in marine and coastal development, Naveenan was drawn to MEM’s unique mix of academic depth, field-based learning, and a strong commitment to environmental and social change. “I always wanted to pursue a master’s in environmental sciences to deepen...
Ask a grad: Massimiliano Nicola Lippa – From Toronto to Europe via UNB
Olusegun Ogunseye
Posted: July 18, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty of Forestry and Env Mgt
When Massimiliano Nicola Lippa decided to leave the bustling streets of Toronto and step into the unknown at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), he did not just sign up for a degree; he embraced a transformative journey. Now a PhD student at the University of Padova in Italy, Massimiliano credits his time at UNB for shaping the person and professional he has become. A leap of faith and a world-class program During the pandemic, while working in hospitality and contemplating his future,...
Meet a grad: Tim Turriff - from New Brunswick to national policy
Olusegun Gbenga Ogunseye
Posted: July 2, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty of Forestry and Env Mgt
A journey fueled by passion and purpose For Tim Turriff, the decision to pursue a graduate degree in environmental management was more than just the next academic step; it was a commitment to a career focused on sustainability and responsible resource use. After completing his undergraduate studies, Tim sought a program that would equip him with the tools to make meaningful contributions to pressing environmental issues. That search led him to the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and the...
From roots to greenhouse: Yiqun Zhu’s journey through the MEM program at UNB
Olusegun Gbenga Ogunseye
Posted: June 16, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty of Forestry and Env Mgt
Meet Yiqun Zhu, a current Master of Environmental Management (MEM) student at the University of New Brunswick. Originally from China, Yiqun brings several years of hands-on experience in tree management and cultivation. His passion for forests and sustainable practices led him to UNB’s MEM program; a course-based, practical degree that perfectly bridges his past experiences and future goals in environmental management. “I wanted a program that builds on my forestry background...
Where sustainability meets design: An internship with the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design
Angela Perdue
Posted: March 25, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty of Forestry and Env Mgt
Beginning the internship When I first joined the Master of Environmental Management (MEM) program at the University of New Brunswick, I knew I was bringing an unconventional background to the table—with a Bachelor of Architectural Studies and a work history spanning from tree planting to design firms, I wasn’t sure how my past experiences would fit into this new field. But what I quickly realized was that my design background wasn’t just relevant—it was a perfect...