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UNB researchers working to help women survive intimate partner violence
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: December 2, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John , UNB Fredericton , Research
Researchers at UNB studied how women in rural communities experience intimate partner violence. Their findings highlight how challenges like isolation, limited services and close-knit communities increase risk—and offer recommendations to improve safety. In Canada, a woman is killed by her male partner, on average, once a week. Two researchers affiliated with UNB’s Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research are part of a national community working to bring that...
UNB magnetic materials research will drive Canadian EVs forward
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: December 1, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research , UNB Fredericton
Supported by new funding from Natural Resources Canada, researchers at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are developing new ways of creating the magnetic materials that will make electric vehicles more efficient and sustainable. “We are proud to support innovative research from Atlantic Canadians that will make EVs more affordable and efficient. It’s time to build more resilient supply chains and a cleaner, more secure and more competitive economy,” said the Honourable...
Dispatches from the ice: A UNB scientist's month onboard research icebreaker CCGS Amundsen
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: October 31, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , Faculty of Science , UNB Saint John , UNB Fredericton
Earlier this month, UNB associate professor of earth sciences Dr. Audrey Limoges shared with us her first day aboard CCGS Amundsen, as she embarked on a month-long science expedition with the ship’s crew and scientists from across Canada. Want to know what happened after that first polar bear encounter? Here, Limoges shares some highlights from the expedition, including successfully recovering an extraordinary sediment core sample that could reveal the region’s hidden history, a...
Researchers make first-ever discovery of sub-Arctic seafloor seasonal movements
UNB Newsroom
Posted: October 30, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , Press Releases , Faculty of Science
A team of Canadian researchers has uncovered a surprising seasonal rhythm beneath the icy waters of the sub-Arctic, revealing that the seafloor may not be as static as we think. In a recently published paper, researchers from Natural Resources Canada, the University of New Brunswick, Dalhousie University, Queen’s University, Memorial University and the Nunatsiavut Government found that the seafloor subtly moves up and down with the seasons. During the colder months when the bottom...
DataNB: Ten years in, the name may be new, but this institute's data research expertise is well-established
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: October 9, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Research , UNB Saint John
Ten years of data-driven research culminate in a milestone anniversary—and a new identity—for a UNB research institute. In this story, we look at how they got to this moment, and what comes next for this team. More than a decade ago, visionary minds came together to address some of the challenges of public data science in New Brunswick: How can we use data to inform best practices and policy, and to help our province thrive? How do we do the best data science research possible,...
UNB researcher is turning lived experience into policy recommendations to prevent homelessness in N.B.
Kayla Cormier
Posted: October 8, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Saint John
A project led by UNB researcher Dr. Julia Woodhall-Melnik is uncovering how New Brunswickers survive years of housing unaffordability, and co-designing solutions with those living it. At UNB, research isn’t just about data—it’s about people. That ethos is at the core of a new project led by Dr. Julia Woodhall-Melnik, associate professor of sociology and Canada Research Chair in Resilient Communities. Her latest project, “Staying Housed: Working Alongside Lived Experts...
UNB researcher embarks on an arctic cruise to do some of the coolest (and coldest) science you'll ever see
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: October 7, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Faculty of Science , Research , UNB Saint John
Dr. Audrey Limoges, associate professor of earth sciences at the University of New Brunswick, is no stranger to the call, or the chill, of the arctic. For the past decade, Limoges’s research has taken her to the waters of the Arctic Ocean, where she works to understand how microscopic life has responded to changing climates over timescales ranging from a single season to multiple millennia. In early September, she headed back North as part of a special research expedition onboard the...
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. The Chair will be uniquely positioned to lead pioneering, interdisciplinary research that supports...
Transforming 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 made lightly. But for the long-time cancer specialist, the opportunity to help shape the University...
UNB 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 co-design monitoring and early warning systems with and for local communities. Dr. Audrey Limoges,...
As 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 2 colon cancer. The international CO.21 CHALLENGE study was led by the Canadian Cancer Trials Group...
When heat and humidity combine: What we learned from 15 years of data
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: August 6, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
New Brunswick is no stranger to hot, humid summers—but what happens to health outcomes when temperatures spike? A recent NB-IRDT study, Health Effects During Extreme Heat Events in New Brunswick: Developing an Evidence-Base to Enhance Adaptation Planning, looks at hospital admissions, emergency department visits and deaths during periods of extreme heat over a 15-year period. The data show that more deaths and hospital visits tend to occur during heatwaves, especially when high...
UNB’s CNER opens cutting-edge lab to support Canada’s nuclear energy future
UNB Newsroom
Posted: July 30, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases , Research
This afternoon, the Centre for Nuclear Energy Research (CNER) at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) formally opened their new Advanced Nuclear Reactors Laboratory (ANRL). With support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Research New Brunswick, this new infrastructure will play a significant role in growing strategic areas of research and development and addressing industry needs in the areas of workforce development and technical support. UNB is the only university with...
Chronic disease in NB: What the numbers tell us
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: July 22, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Living with chronic illness can be tough—as many New Brunswickers know firsthand. After all, New Brunswick has the highest rate of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke in Canada. “Distribution of disease burden and healthcare resource utilization associated with diabetes and cardiovascular conditions in New Brunswick,” a recent study by NB-IRDT, took a close look at diabetes and cardiovascular disease in the province, and what it found was eye-opening. Some...
From temporary to permanent: Understanding immigration trends in NB
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: July 21, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Have you ever wondered what makes international students and temporary foreign workers decide to stay in New Brunswick long-term? A new report from NB-IRDT, “Transition to Permanent Residency and Retention in New Brunswick of International Students and Temporary Foreign Workers,” sheds some light on this important question. It turns out that connections matter—a lot. Whether it's obtaining a post-graduation work permit, participating in the International Mobility Program,...
UNB research team helps capture rare right whale footage for Apple TV+ series The Wild Ones
Kayla Cormier
Posted: July 11, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John , Research
When The Wild Ones premieres globally on Apple TV+ on July 11, viewers will be treated to breathtaking underwater footage of one of the world’s most endangered animals—the North Atlantic right whale. Behind the scenes, a team of researchers from the University of New Brunswick (UNB) made it possible. Dr. Kimberley Davies, associate professor in biological sciences at UNB’s Saint John campus, along with graduate student Jillian Carter, played a pivotal role in the production...
UNB researchers receive more than $6 million in new federal project grants
UNB Newsroom
Posted: July 10, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , Press Releases
The funded research projects will explore challenging questions in areas including changing marine climates, new air pollutants, online disinformation, underwater internet-of-things and much more. Researchers at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are among the recipients of over $1.3 billion in funding announced today by the Government of Canada. The funding includes projects under the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s (NSERC) CREATE program and Discovery...
From research to real-world impact: Preparing N.B.'s next generation of health professionals
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: July 2, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Saint John
Jen Woodland is reshaping health care in New Brunswick by turning research and education into action. Dr. Jen Woodland doesn’t just study health problems—she solves them—and she is teaching the next generation of health professionals to do exactly the same. As a researcher with the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Integrated Health Initiative (IHI) and a professor in the bachelor of health program, Woodland (MA’09, PhD’15) is a driving force behind the...
UNB student Vera Chen presents promising blood analyzer research at international chemistry conference
Kayla Cormier
Posted: June 18, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Research , Faculty of Science
UNB undergraduate student Vera Chen is using science to solve real-world healthcare challenges in New Brunswick. Her research could help rural hospitals improve patient care through accessible lab technology. When Vera Chen began her undergraduate studies at the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Fredericton campus, she didn’t expect to be presenting her scientific research and presiding a session at an international conference just two years later. But that’s exactly what...
UNB researcher publishes capstone book on international project
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: June 2, 2025 10:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Saint John
A new book by Dr. Ziba Vaghri, an associate professor and Research Chair in Child Development & Child Rights at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) in Saint John, will be officially launched on June 3, during the International Forum on the Rights of the Child. Those interested in attending the virtual event are invited to join via Teams on June 3 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Children’s Rights-Based Indicators is a reference guide for the indicators developed as part of the GlobalChild...
UNB hosts inaugural conference on inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility in healthcare
Kayla Cormier
Posted: May 15, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John , Research
On May 1, 2025, UNB’s Saint John campus hosted the first-ever IDEA in Health Care Conference, bringing together students, healthcare professionals and community advocates to explore how culturally informed, inclusive care has the power to transform health outcomes in N.B. and beyond. The Department of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) proudly hosted its inaugural conference, "Celebrating Individuality: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility...
Mapping the unknown: UNB scientist pilots customized uncrewed surface vehicle through Antarctic waters
Alex Graham
Posted: May 1, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Fredericton
On Canada’s first all-Canadian expedition to Antarctica, UNB researcher Kevin Wilcox conducted sonar surveys on the sea floor—collecting critical climate data, dodging icebergs and spotting penguins along the way. “It’s like mowing the lawn—but with icebergs,” explained Kevin Wilcox (BScME'06, D-TME'08, PhD'11), a research scientist with the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Ocean Mapping Group. He’s describing piloting the uncrewed surface...
UNB's Institute of Population Health seeks to transform health outcomes
Tim Jaques
Posted: April 23, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Research
The project is set to reshape New Brunswick’s healthcare by emphasizing early prevention and community resilience, underlining a strong commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork and partnerships. The University of New Brunswick (UNB) celebrated the official launch of its Institute of Population Health (IPH) on April 17 at the Wu Conference Centre, marking a significant step towards improving the health and well-being of New Brunswickers. The event opened with a Wolastoqiyik song and...
Second annual Integrated Health Initiative Research Symposium showcases student innovation in healthcare reform
Kayla Cormier
Posted: April 17, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Research , UNB Saint John
Research innovation and healthcare reform efforts were the focus at the Integrated Health Initiative’s recent health-research symposium. The University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Saint John campus was abuzz with activity as it hosted the second annual Integrated Health Initiative Research Symposium on April 4 and 5. The event highlighted the inspiring research being conducted by UNB students who are poised to be future health leaders and reformers. The symposium, offered through...
UNB report: New Brunswick's COVID-19 response and healthcare resilience examined
Alex Graham
Posted: April 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John , Research , UNB Fredericton
The New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training's retrospective report reveals that pandemic measures not only curbed COVID-19 but also reduced overall mortality rates and maintained essential health services, despite initial disruptions. The New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT) at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) put the province’s COVID-19 response under the microscope in a retrospective report, reflecting on data gathered from health...
New UNB paper details 'Curious AI' that learns while it works
Tim Jaques
Posted: April 1, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Fredericton
UNB researchers have created a head-turning AI model that balances curiosity with efficiency, allowing it to refine its strategies in real time. Their recently published paper details how this system outperformed traditional models in managing pandemic policies by reducing health and economic risks. This patent-pending technology is already attracting interest in potential healthcare, energy and robotics applications. A groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm developed at the...
New research chair advances UNB's global leadership in biomedical engineering
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: March 19, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Research , UNB Saint John
UNB strengthens its global leadership in biomedical engineering with Dr. Ahmed Shehata’s appointment as Canada Research Chair in Rehabilitation Engineering. His work will drive innovation in prosthetic control and mobility research while training the next generation of experts. The Government of Canada has announced its latest cycle of Canada Research Chairs (CRC). Among those is Dr. Ahmed Shehata, the new CRC in Rehabilitation Engineering at the University of New Brunswick...
Mapping the Unknown: UNB Scientist Kevin Wilcox's Antarctic Adventure
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 17, 2025 4:00:00 PM ADT
Category: Research , UNB in the News
Kevin Wilcox (BScME'06, D-TME'08, PhD'11), a research scientist with the University of New Brunswick's Ocean Mapping Group, is part of the first all-Canadian Antarctic mission. Over the past two weeks, he has been using a small unmanned vessel to map the ocean floor, contributing to a broader understanding of the Antarctic environment while witnessing the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife. Full story
The sky’s the limit: Physics research opens up new opportunities in atmospheric science
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: March 3, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research , Faculty of Science , UNB Fredericton , UNB Saint John
New research from the University of New Brunswick (UNB) will enable lower-cost, more accessible and more remote ionospheric science—without compromising accuracy. Scientists at the Radio and Space Physics Laboratory (RSPL) in the department of physics, along with other colleagues at UNB and in Italy, tested a network of low-cost sensors during the recent solar eclipse and found that these devices could largely or completely match the accuracy of more expensive devices. “Using...
New Brunswick universities drive health innovation and economic growth through groundbreaking research
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 24, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB in the News , Research
Discover how groundbreaking research at New Brunswick universities is transforming health care and driving economic growth - see the full article to learn more.
Shaping the future of health care in New Brunswick through transformative education
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: February 14, 2025 2:00:00 PM AST
Category: Research , UNB Saint John
Dr. Lisa Best never set out with a map in hand. Her academic journey was less of a carefully plotted course and more of a winding trail—one shaped by curiosity, unexpected turns and a willingness to see where the path might lead. Now, as associate dean of integrated health for the University of New Brunswick’s Integrated Health Initiative (IHI), she leads the academic pillar of a movement redefining health education in the province. Best has played a key role in developing all...
The hidden treasures of UNB's Harriet Irving Library: Rare books, historical documents and unique artifacts
Tim Jaques
Posted: February 14, 2025 8:55:00 AM AST
Category: Research , UNB Fredericton
Tucked away in the Harriet Irving Library (HIL) at the University of New Brunswick's (UNB) Fredericton campus is a treasure of historical documents, rare books and one-of-a-kind artifacts that tell the story of this province and beyond. “We have over 25 special book collections, including rare books dating back to 1496, as well as archives and manuscripts that cover everything from the American Revolution to the literary works of New Brunswick authors,” said Christine Lovelace,...
Claire Anderson: Award-winning UNB graduate looks at revolutionizing energy storage with computational chemistry
Tim Jaques
Posted: February 10, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research , Faculty of Science , UNB Fredericton
Claire Anderson (BSc’21, MSc‘24) has loved science and math since childhood. “I enjoyed it growing up. Those were my best courses in school,” she remembered. “Going into university, I knew I would end up in chemistry or biology. My parents, Brent Anderson (BScCE’84, MScCE’86) and Kimberley (Holmes) Anderson (BScCE’87), were University of New Brunswick (UNB) engineering graduates and influenced me toward science. “Others from my family...
AdaptNB student spotlight: Meet the students exploring mental health impacts of flooding in New Brunswick
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: January 20, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
For the past five summers, NB-IRDT has had the privilege of working with some exceptional student researchers through the Pathways to Professions experiential learning program. In 2024, we welcomed two post-secondary students as members of the AdaptNB research team: Alegria de la Parra and Caleb Moore. The AdaptNB research stream is focused on using administrative data to increase knowledge on the impacts of climate change-related events to support climate change adaptation in New Brunswick....
Dr. John Kershaw honoured for a lifetime of measuring forests and mentoring minds
Tim Jaques
Posted: January 13, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research , UNB Fredericton
Dr. John Kershaw didn’t plan a career in forestry when, as a young man, he left the family farm in southern Indiana to study at Purdue University. He wanted to be a veterinarian. However, a summer experience in Colorado during his first year at Purdue sparked his forestry interest, leading him to switch majors and embark on a journey that would take him around the world. “I had always been strong in math, and mensuration (forestry measurement) appealed to me,” Kershaw...
Visualizing radicalization: UNB student's work recognized at international event
Tim Jaques
Posted: December 20, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton , Research
A University of New Brunswick (UNB) student has gained acclaim for his research on far-right extremism, earning a top spot at an international data visualization competition. Samuel Nemeroff (BA’23), a UNB master of arts student in sociology under the supervision of Dr. David Hofmann, is researching radicalization and far-right extremism, applying quantitative methods and analysis to understand patterns of extremism in NATO militaries. He recently earned second place at the Second...
Uncovering Canada's greatest spy: Author Jason Bell on wartime espionage, the value of education and the Maritime connection
Camila Lefebvre and Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: December 19, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research , UNB Fredericton
Best-selling author and University of New Brunswick (UNB) philosophy professor Dr. Jason Bell shares a last name—but no relation—with Dr. Winthrop Bell, the subject of his thrilling debut non-fiction book, Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Canada’s Greatest Spy. The book details Winthrop Bell’s extraordinary life as a British MI6 spy born in Halifax, N.S., who received his undergraduate education in New Brunswick before becoming a key figure in international...
Stories of impact: A 2024 year-in-review
Kayla Cormier
Posted: December 18, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research , UNB Fredericton , UNB Saint John
As writers for the UNB Newsroom, we have the privilege of sharing the best of UNB, year-round. Finding stories to tell is easy. In fact, they most often find us. 2024 was no different. This year, we spoke with hundreds of members of our community, each with compelling stories that when put together, tell the story of UNB. While they are all worthy of recognition, here are some 2024 highlights that reflect our achievements in research, transformative education, community engagement and...
Government of Canada announces funding for Cyber Attribution Data Centre at UNB to advance national cybersecurity
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: December 13, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research , UNB Fredericton
Hugh Hicks, Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity; Dr. Paul J. Mazerolle; Hon. Minister LeBlanc; Dr. Frank McKenna; Dr. Luigi Benedicenti, Dean of Computer Science, UNB. On Friday, Dec. 13, the Government of Canada announced they will fund the establishment of a new Cyber Attribution Data Centre (CADC) at the Canadian Institute of Cybersecurity (CIC) at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) up to a total of $10 million over five years. Malicious cyber activity continues to pose some of the...
UNB's Legal Innovation Lab: Transforming justice through technology
Tim Jaques
Posted: December 5, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research , UNB Fredericton
The Legal Innovation Laboratory at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) is reshaping the future of law in the province through innovative collaborative efforts. Since its inception in 2023 at the faculty of law, the lab has been a hub for cutting-edge research and practical solutions for access to justice. It addresses everything from court websites and e-filing to the ethical use of AI in the justice system while fostering experiential learning for law students. The lab’s projects...
UNB physicist makes waves in GPS research, launches 300th and final 'Innovation' column
Tim Jaques
Posted: December 4, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research , UNB Fredericton
For 35 years, Dr. Richard Langley of the University of New Brunswick (UNB) provided insights into global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), a critical modern technology. Through his Innovation column in GPS World, Langley explained complex developments in GNSS—including Global Positioning System (GPS) applications—to an audience of academics, engineers and business professionals. “Because businesspeople are getting the magazine, they may not have the same background as...
Tracking change: How migration is shaping New Brunswick's future
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: November 27, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
How do migration patterns shape a province's future? In New Brunswick, tracking who comes, who leaves and why reveals the social and economic forces driving change. Understanding these trends is key to planning housing, education and healthcare for tomorrow. The New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT) has released the fifth update in an ongoing series about Population and Demographics, detailing changes in New Brunswick from January 2020 to December 2023. Funded by...
Two UNB researchers awarded Canada Research Chair funding
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: November 15, 2024 1:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton , UNB Saint John , Research
Two University of New Brunswick (UNB) faculty members are among the recipients of federal research investments announced on Nov. 14, 2024. The funding package included support for new and renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC), as well as the institutional Research Support Fund. As a result of this funding, UNB will see one CRC renewed on the Fredericton campus, and one new CRC funded on the Saint John campus. The CRC program seeks to attract and retain some of the world’s most...
Uncovering missing pieces of the Canadian liberation of the Netherlands
Tim Jaques
Posted: November 8, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton , Research
The story of Canada's role in liberating the Netherlands near the end of the Second World War has usually been told through the lens of high-ranking, educated officers. Thanks to the work of one University of New Brunswick (UNB) student, the voices of rank-and-file soldiers are being heard. Mackenzie Smith (BA'22, MA’24) spent two years immersed in a trove of first-hand accounts from Canadian veterans who participated in the 1945 campaign, making it the basis of her master’s...
New postdoctoral fellow joins UNB's faculty of nursing to research newcomer health access
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: November 5, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research , UNB Saint John , UNB Fredericton
The newest recipient of the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Purdy Crawford/Stephen Jarislowsky Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Policy isn’t a nurse, or a nursing graduate. In fact, Dr. Vahid Salehi is an industrial and systems engineer. So how did he end up in UNB’s faculty of nursing? Dr. Ali McGill, an assistant professor of nursing at UNB and Salehi’s fellowship supervisor, is the piece that connects the dots. “Vahid and I shared the same supervisors...
UNB honours 2024 fall graduate and awards recipients
UNB Newsroom
Posted: October 21, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases , Research
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) will honour the achievements of 701 graduates at convocation ceremonies on Thursday, Oct. 24 in Fredericton and Friday, Oct. 25 in Saint John. UNB congratulates the 270 students who will be awarded bachelor’s degrees, 400 master’s degrees and 31 who will earn the highest academic honour, the PhD. Benjamin (Ben) Reid Local Frederictonian, Ben Reid, will receive the Governor General's Gold Medal, awarded to the student who achieves the highest...
UNB's first Mobility Days focused on improving transportation options for students
UNB Newsroom
Posted: October 17, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John , Research , UNB Fredericton
Many students know transportation is a concern when attending post-secondary school. Whether it’s parking, gas, bus schedules, or accessibility needs, transportation is essential in every student’s day-to-day routine on campus. Yet over 16,000 cars enter and exit College Hill in Fredericton daily, and over 4,000 vehicles enter and exit the UNB Saint John campus daily. While both campuses are served by transit, the vast majority of people come to and from UNB by car. Making it...
Celebrating UNB's research community
Mark Leger
Posted: October 8, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Saint John , UNB Fredericton
Researchers at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are engaged in tackling pressing issues in our local communities and the world at large. We’ve seen many examples of this in the past year, including work that sheds light on water quality, housing, energy, health and senior care. Research Celebration Week, happening from Oct. 7 to 11, is our chance to highlight the great work being done and to facilitate discussions through the week’s various events. There will be several...
What happens when curious research minds come together? New UNB documentary finds out
Kayla Cormier
Posted: October 4, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John , UNB Fredericton , Research
“It didn’t feel like a question-and-answer kind of interview. We all brought guide questions, but once we got together, it was like, ‘Scrap it. Let’s talk.’” This is what Zyrene Estallo, a master of education student who graduated last May, said of her experience in an exciting new documentary being premiered next week. Grad Students, Talking will be screened for the first time on the Fredericton campus on Oct. 7 as part of the University of New Brunswick...
Dr. Anna Hamling recognized for her contributions in nonviolence and peace studies
Kayla Cormier
Posted: September 20, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Fredericton
Dr. Anna Hamling, faculty member in the department of culture and media studies, is a globally recognized scholar in nonviolence and peace studies. “Peace is a difficult concept to define. I like the definition of the late Johan Galtung who suggests that peace means avoiding unnecessary insult to life, such as war, poverty, hunger, sexism, exploitation, racism, manipulation and more,” she said. Earlier this year, Dr. Hamling published her sixth edited volume, Women on the...
Nothing happened here: New podcast explores the crevices of Saint John history
Camila Lefebvre
Posted: September 19, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Saint John
Canadian and criminal justice history professor Gregory Marquis (MA’82) and author Mark Allan Greene (BBA'97) have launched a new podcast that looks deeply into the fog of Saint John’s history. Tales of traitors, epidemics, riots and famines abound in the early episodes, offering listeners a lively exploration of events pulled from the Port City’s storied past. “We want to both entertain and enlighten — and the podcast format is ideal for these goals,”...
How equity-owed community members gain a sense of belonging through access to sport, recreation and leisure activities
Dria McKenna and Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: September 16, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Research
University of New Brunswick (UNB) kinesiology professor Dr. Jackie Oncescu witnessed the hardships caused by unjust systems for many years while she worked with equity-owed residents of adverse communities. It wasn’t until she viewed those injustices through a personal lens that she would fully understand their impact. Her professional life and family life started to mirror each other when a family member experienced poverty, addiction and homelessness. “There was this personal...
UNB researcher launches lab to improve community transportation systems
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: August 20, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Saint John , UNB Fredericton
Dr. Trevor Hanson’s brain is frequently on the move. Often, he thinks about how people move through their daily lives. New Brunswickers are, overall, highly reliant on cars to get around, especially in areas that have fewer public transportation options. As costs increase, people age and environmental sustainability becomes a growing concern, the province needs new, innovative ways of getting people where they need to be. Hanson (BScEng'02, MScEng'04, PhD'10), a civil engineer and...
Constructing change through off-site building research
Tim Jaques
Posted: August 19, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John , Research , UNB Fredericton
Brandon Searle (D-TME'15, BScEng'16, MScEng'22) remembers the long hours family members worked during construction season. “My grandfather was a foreman. My parents told me he was very busy. There were other members of my family in the industry too and they certainly were often away working long hours,” said Searle, the innovation director of the Off-site Construction Research Cente (OCRC) at the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Fredericton campus. A different form of...
From Facebook post to PhD: UNB student spreading awareness of fish-infecting tapeworm
Dria McKenna
Posted: August 12, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty of Science , Research , UNB Fredericton
After Megan Fraser made a post on social media about a fish-infecting tapeworm that she had recently identified, she turned off her phone and went to bed. She expected no more than a few of her mom’s friends to read it. The next morning, she woke up to thousands of notifications. “I had made a post on Facebook saying, ‘Hey, if anybody finds this weird worm when they're out fishing, let me know,'” said Fraser. “Over the next couple of days, it just skyrocketed. I...
UNB researcher envisions a world free of body image concerns and eating disorders
Dria McKenna
Posted: July 19, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Research
At 17 years old, Dr. Emilie Lacroix left her home city of Vancouver, B.C. to attend fashion school in France. It was there, she says, that she first recognized the prevalence of eating disorders. “Being in that environment, I became really aware of my own body image concerns and the extreme pressures around appearance,” said Lacroix. “After dropping out of fashion school and working in the retail industry back in Canada for a year, I began an undergraduate degree and soon...
UNB welcomes Dr. Peter Kerr as new chair of applied research in sales
UNB Newsroom
Posted: July 15, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , Press Releases
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is excited to welcome Dr. Peter Kerr as an associate professor and chair of applied research in sales. An accomplished veteran of the academic and private sectors, Kerr will help advance the business development and professional sales stream of the one-year intensive master of business administration (MBA) offered at UNB’s Saint John campus. “We are excited for Dr. Kerr to join the faculty of business and lead the professional sales...
Whale detection program expanded in Canadian waters to protect North Atlantic right whales and help mariners
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 27, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , Press Releases
North Atlantic right whales are amongst the most endangered whale species on the planet, with their population hovering around a mere 350 individuals. Each summer, the whales move northward in search of food, bringing them into the Gulf of St. Lawrence—a high-traffic route for vessels entering Canadian ports and a major area for commercial fisheries. This has increased the risk of ship strikes and fishing entanglements for the species. Vessel strikes are a leading cause of mortality...
UNB researchers awarded nearly $5 million in natural sciences and engineering research funding
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 14, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , Press Releases , Faculty of Science
Researchers at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) have been awarded $4,966,756 in new research funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). The funding was announced on June 14 by the Government of Canada as part of a $693.8 million bundle. “Funding support from our federal tri-agency partners is an important part of our community’s ability to undertake groundbreaking research,” said Dr. David MaGee, UNB’s vice-president...
UNB's McKenna Institute announces investment in digital agriculture led by McCain Foods
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 11, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases , Research
The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) is thrilled to announce a landmark $3.75 million investment from a partnership led by McCain Foods and other New Brunswick institutions that will revolutionize digital agriculture, progress regenerative farming practices and minimize the impact of climate change on farmland. Over the next five years, McCain Foods is committing $2.76 million to create a project that imitates farming with regenerative agriculture practices, with...
Shannex and UNB partner for aging research and nursing education
UNB Newsroom
Posted: May 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , Press Releases
Shannex RLC Ltd. and the University of New Brunswick (UNB) have signed a $1 million partnership agreement to expand education and research in the field of life transitions and older adult care. The agreement was announced jointly by Shannex and UNB at Shannex's Halifax headquarters today. Half of Shannex’s strategic investment – $500,000 – will be used to establish the Shannex Research Chair in Aging Transitions as part of UNB’s Integrated Health Initiative (IHI). A...
UNB researcher leads team to improve global positioning systems using quantum physics
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: May 22, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Fredericton , Faculty of Science
How can the behaviour of individual atoms help us determine exactly where we are in the world? Well, the answer is a complex one that relies on quantum mechanics, lasers, ingenuity and a lot of advanced science. Not only does Dr. Brynle Barrett, a researcher at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), have all those necessary pieces, but thanks to new funding, he’ll be packing it all up into a portable box that, he hopes, will revolutionize the location services we use every...
Heartfelt science: UNB graduate student investigates Arctic fish
Tim Jaques
Posted: May 15, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Saint John
Emily Williams conducts fishy research - and in the best way possible. Williams, a University of New Brunswick (UNB) Saint John student, has done research into the cardiac responses of certain Arctic fish species to fluctuating temperatures that offers critical insight into their ability to adapt to a rapidly changing climate, with implications for sustainable resource management. “I’ve always been interested in marine biology, and I completed my undergraduate degree at...
UNB to grant professor emerita designation, teaching and research awards at spring graduation
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: May 8, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Research , UNB Saint John
At the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) graduation ceremonies in Fredericton and Saint John, the University will honour one outstanding professor with the designation of professor emerita and three prestigious teaching and research awards. Professor Emerita Dr. Virginia Hill will receive the designation of professor emerita in humanities and languages for having served UNB with distinction through her scholarly accomplishments and commitment to teaching, research and...
UNB hosts inaugural AstraZeneca Integrated Health Initiative Research Symposium
Kayla Cormier
Posted: April 25, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) recently hosted its first annual Integrated Health Initiative (IHI) Research Symposium in partnership with AstraZeneca. This two-day event took place on the Saint John campus April 11 and 12. Group presentations and poster presentations provided attendees a chance to engage with students and ask questions about their research. Honours students from the first full four-year bachelor of health cohort presented the results of their year-long community-based...
Student story on mental health and physical activity a finalist for national award
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: April 12, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Fredericton
A University of New Brunswick (UNB) student is a finalist in this year’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Storytellers contest. But, beyond winning one of the top five spots, she hopes her video will help inspire and educate people near and far. Growing up, Taylor McAulay learned a lot as a student athlete. She learned how to play sports; learned about the importance of sport in her life; and even learned about UNB from her visits to Fredericton for games and...
UNB celebrates 'Skitqomiqewi Kcicihtuwinut' Dr. Charles Sacobie
Tim Jaques
Posted: April 8, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , UNB Saint John , Faculty of Science , Research
A University of New Brunswick (UNB) assistant biology professor was recognized as a keeper of both Indigenous and academic scientific knowledge in a ceremony held at the Wu Conference Centre on March 21. Dr. Charles Sacobie (BSc'98, MSc'01, PhD'11), whose research interests are fish ecophysiology and bioenergetics, holds the title of Indigenous science scholar or Skitqomiqewi Kcicihtuwinut (Skit-goh-mee-gewi Kchee-geet-wee-nood), meaning "Earth Knowledge Keeper" in the Wolastoqey language....
Force myography may be the future of human-machine interaction
Tim Jaques
Posted: March 28, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Fredericton
A device under development at the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Fredericton campus that captures the movements of a user’s arm muscles may be a breakthrough technology poised to reshape the landscape of human-machine interaction. “We are using the patterns of muscle forces exerted on the cuff to recognize what gesture a person is eliciting,” said Erik Scheme, associate professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering at UNB’s faculty of...
Government of Canada renews UNB Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: March 14, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John , UNB Fredericton , Research
On March 13, 2024, the Government of Canada announced new and renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC) as part of a a more than $1.7 billion research funding announcement including nearly $5.5 million for UNB. The University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Dr. Ali Ghorbani, Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity, is among those chairs awarded a second term. CRCs are awarded to outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields. Ghorbani’s term will continue...
UNB research in cybersecurity, healthcare, earth sciences and more receives new federal funding
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 13, 2024 2:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John , UNB Fredericton , Research
Researchers at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) have been awarded nearly $5.5 million in financial support from Canada’s federal funding agencies. The funding was announced as part of a national announcement that included more than $1.7 billion in support for 7,700 researchers and projects across Canada. “Congratulations to all of the researchers awarded funding in this announcement,” said Dr. David MaGee, UNB vice-president (research). “I am, once again,...
UNB joins forces with global nuclear energy provider
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 25, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Press Releases , Research
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kinectrics Inc, a global provider of nuclear lifecycle management services, to help drive innovation in the nuclear energy sector. Leveraging the collective expertise of UNB and Kinectrics, this collaboration creates a framework for engagement in several innovation areas, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, small modular reactors and advanced reactors, as well as hydrogen applications and...
N.B. has high retention rate for BEd grads that teach in the public school system
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: January 19, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John , Research , UNB Fredericton
It’s no secret that New Brunswick is facing a wave of teacher retirements. But a new study investigating teacher recruitment and retention in New Brunswick has brought to light that more than 40 per cent of New Brunswick bachelor of education (BEd) graduates don’t take on teaching positions within the province’s public school system - a statistic that if addressed, could have a considerable impact amidst a swelling wake of job openings. The study, led by the University of...
Legal Innovation Lab leading digital transformation of N.B.’s justice system
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: January 17, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John , UNB Fredericton , Research
Photo: Jacob Powning and Kyle Cullen. Photographer: Ashley Phinney. New Brunswick’s justice system will soon experience a digital overhaul that will improve access to justice for all its residents. In its current state, the system is heavily reliant on paper and in-person proceedings, creating slow and often inaccessible processes for both users and practitioners. Argyri Panezi, Canada Research Chair in Digital Information Law, is leading the charge in close collaboration with New...
Award-winning forestry student uses two-eyed seeing to enrich research on watersheds
Alex Graham
Posted: January 12, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research , UNB Fredericton
As a University of New Brunswick (UNB) forestry student, Kieran Johnson has always kept her perspective focused on the environment and the human impact on it. That longstanding work was recognized this past November when Johnson won the Golden Award for the Collaborative Environmental Planning Initiative (CEPI) in Cape Breton. Hailing from the Eskasoni First Nation in Unama’ki (Cape Breton), Johnson’s work focuses on the watershed in that community. “If you imagine the...
Sir James Dunn Foundation donates $1 million to UNB's Integrated Health Initiative
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 9, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John , Research
The University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Integrated Health Initiative (IHI) has received a twofold boost to its ambitious vision for excellence in health and social innovation, thanks to a $1 million gift from the Sir James Dunn Foundation. Half of the gift ($500,000) is designated to support the work of the chair in child rights for child health, Dr. Ziba Vaghri. A researcher with more than 20 years’ experience in child rights and development, Dr. Vaghri currently leads two major...
Canadian foundation supports digital innovation that aids right whale conservation
Eric Marks
Posted: December 11, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research , UNB Fredericton , UNB Saint John
Thanks to the Murphy Family Foundation, the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) McKenna Institute and intrepid researcher Dr. Kim Davies, one of our region’s most iconic and endangered species, the North Atlantic right whale, is getting a better chance at survival. “When people think about the digital transformation of New Brunswick, wildlife conservation isn’t the first thing that comes to mind,” said McKenna Institute founder Frank McKenna. “Whether...
UNB lab uses AI to help grow local company that serves the manufacturing sector
Alex Graham
Posted: December 8, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research , UNB Saint John , UNB Fredericton
Photo: Left to right. Joshua Pickard senior director of product and innovation at Eigen Innovations and Atah Nuh Mih UNB Master of Computer Science student. The University of New Brunswick (UNB) Analytics Everywhere Lab in the Faculty of Computer Science has leveraged the power of AI to help a local company expand its range of products that detect defects in manufacturing sectors like automotive and paper processing. Under the guidance of computer science professor Hung Cao, the Analytics...
Breaking the silence: Researchers uncovering the hidden struggles of Canada's queer community
Angie Deveau
Posted: November 24, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton , Research , UNB Saint John
In a world where the spotlight often highlights progress and acceptance, Canada's queer community has its own set of unique challenges. The need for increased understanding and support is at the heart of their journey. Dr. Celeste Orr, a researcher and assistant professor in the department of sociology and the Wendy J. Robbins Professor in Gender and Women’s Studies at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), is dedicated to shedding light on the diverse experiences within the queer...
UNB research team releases findings on abortion access in New Brunswick
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: November 13, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton , UNB Saint John , Research
Clinic 554 in Fredericton. Photo: Val Edelman Researchers at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) have released the results of a major study on abortion access in New Brunswick. Their report, which covers the period of 2015 to the present, concludes that significant barriers remain in providing equitable access to procedural abortions, which are also called surgical abortions. “The lack of access to these services affects all people living in New Brunswick, but it hits some folks much...
Dr. Jennifer Russell to lead planned UNB institute of population health
UNB Newsroom
Posted: November 1, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Saint John , UNB Fredericton
Dr. Jennifer Russell (BSc’97), New Brunswick’s Chief Medical Officer of Health widely regarded for her leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic, will join the University of New Brunswick (UNB) this fall as the executive director leading a planned institute of population health. “We are happy to welcome Dr. Russell back to UNB. Her experience and passions will be instrumental in guiding our work to advance population health initiatives in New Brunswick and beyond,” said...
UNB researchers will advance national cybersecurity knowledge and capabilities
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: October 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Saint John , UNB Fredericton
Three cybersecurity projects led by the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are among the 20 research and development, commercialization and training projects that will receive a total of $11.2 million in funding from the recently established National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC). The funding bundle, announced today, represents the first major research investment by the NCC under the Cyber Security Innovation Network (CSIN) program. Combined, UNB’s three projects will receive just over...
UNB welcomes its first Fulbright Canada Research Chair
Marcia Seitz-Ehler
Posted: October 10, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John , UNB Fredericton , Research
UNB’s faculty of computer science and McKenna Institute recently welcomed Dr. Xun Ge as UNB’s first Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Digital Transformation. Ge is an accomplished scholar in learning design and technologies and a professor and incoming chair in the department of learning technologies at the University of North Texas. During her semester at UNB, Ge is expanding her expertise in instructional design development to extended reality and artificial intelligence to...
UNB research week celebrates a diversity of work that makes our communities stronger
Mark Leger
Posted: October 3, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Research , UNB Saint John
In an article published in April in the leading journal, Nature, University of New Brunswick (UNB) associate professor Dr. Anthony Taylor was part of a team that reported on new research that shows that forests with a diverse mix of tree species are ideal for carbon sequestration, a crucial element in mitigating climate change. Like a forest with a mix of trees that create a healthier environment, UNB has a diverse range of research activities that make our communities and economies...
UNB initiative has a vision for health and long-term care
Ken McGeorge
Posted: September 8, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Saint John
Ken McGeorge, BS, DHA, CHE is a retired career health-care CEO and author of Health Care Reform in New Brunswick. This commentary originally appeared in the Telegraph-Journal Aug. 26. Aug. 9, 2023, should be regarded as a major turning point for health and long-term care in New Brunswick. For decades in most other provinces, there have been academic programs that focus on health-care organization and leadership. Ontario was the first with University of Toronto’s prestigious graduate...
UNB and IGT make a game-changing announcement
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: September 7, 2023 2:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John , Research , UNB Fredericton
International Game Technology (PLC) will invest $3 million at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) to support interdisciplinary research and teaching, focusing on AI, data science, gaming software and hardware platforms, game design, theory and modelling. At an announcement last week in Moncton, Dr. Paul Mazerolle, UNB’s president and vice-chancellor, said the investment will also support scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students and upgrades to UNB’s Significant Play...
UNB expertise and innovation supported by new funding
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: August 29, 2023 3:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Research , UNB Saint John
The Government of Canada will provide more than $2.25 million in financial support for research at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). The government announced the funding bundle on August 29, which comprises 48 separate grants from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). NSERC’s support includes 13 new Discovery Grant awards, which fund the development...
UNB puts big push on bringing big data and AI expertise to industry and community
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: August 23, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Fredericton
These days, artificial intelligence (AI) and data science are everywhere. From ChatGPT and Alexa to the most advanced research labs, the world increasingly relies on complex processes and vast amounts of data in areas like stock trading, image restoration, translation and developing new medications. At the University of New Brunswick (UNB), a new research institute has been launched to help companies, community groups and government understand, create and leverage a technology that PwC...
Designing the future of healthcare, today
UNB Newsroom
Posted: August 15, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research , UNB Saint John
Dr. Petra Hauf is the Vice-President Saint John at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). This article originally appeared in the Telegraph-Journal on August 12. In an article that appeared in the May 26 Telegraph Journal, columnist Ken McGeorge spoke to the challenges of recruiting and retaining professional health care staff. He stressed that a supportive workplace culture and effective management are key. Among the ways New Brunswick can develop these essential elements, he cited...