Category archive for ‘UNB’ 
Book by former UNB president James Downey to be launched May 15 (0)
5/07/12 •
Lord Beaverbrook and the Kennedys, written by former UNB president James Downey, will be officially launched on Tuesday, May 15, at 4:00 p.m., in Memorial Hall at UNB Fredericton.
Seaweeds – a part of our everyday life (Video) (Comments Off)
4/27/12 •
An informative video on the roles, applications and values of seaweeds in marine ecosystems, our economy and society has been created by researchers at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John and at the Fisheries and Oceans Canada St. Andrews Biological Station, in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the NSERC Canadian Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Network, and Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
UNB releases economic impact assessment (Comments Off)
4/12/12 •
The University of New Brunswick commissioned an Economic Impact Assessment (EIA) in the fall of 2011 to better understand the many ways in which the university impacts the provincial economy.
Two minutes with UNB researcher Liuchen Chang – Video (Comments Off)
3/26/12 •
For many small-scale wind and solar power generators to displace carbon fuels, they have to work seamlessly with sophisticated power systems built around large and predictable point source generators. Matching the power supply with demand, when [...]
UNB professor wins national innovation award (Comments Off)
2/27/12 •
Collaboration between industry and the University of New Brunswick has garnered national recognition and a research grant for a local professor. UNB Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering professor Dr. Yun Zhang has been working with PCI Geomatics [...]
UNB alumna appointed to provincial court in Newfoundland and Labrador (Comments Off)
2/04/12 •
There’s a new face at Stephenville’s courthouse. Felix Collins, justice minister and Attorney General, announced this week the appointment of Laura A. Mennie to Stephenville Provincial Court as a judge, effective Jan. 31. He also announced [...]
Entrepreneur overcomes challenges to get app off the ground (Comments Off)
2/04/12 •
The Challenge As Erik Gingles watched a world junior hockey tournament live on TV last January, the camera froze at a crucial moment in the game. He could hear the commentary but see no action. Frustrated, [...]
President Obama appoints UNB alumna to key government post (Comments Off)
2/04/12 •
Originally posted by the White House on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012: WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Bill Baer – Assistant Attorney General for the [...]
Invest in a smarter New Brunswick (Comments Off)
1/30/12 •
The biggest challenges facing our province are well known; we have an aging population and a sluggish economy. At the same time, we don’t have enough opportunities to retain young New Brunswickers, creating a dangerous cycle [...]
UNB researcher given funding boost (Comments Off)
1/24/12 •
A University of New Brunswick professor has received $140,000 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation to advance his research. Dr. P. Thayyil Jayachandran, UNB physics professor and principal investigator for the Expanded Canadian High-Arctic Ionospheric Network [...]
UNB student among six chosen for major award (Comments Off)
1/18/12 •
A University of New Brunswick student will receive $15,000 after being chosen for the 2012 Frank H. Sobey Award for Excellence in Business Studies. Kyle McDowell, a fourth-year UNB business student, was selected from 28 finalists [...]
Prospector of the Year Establishes Bursary (Comments Off)
11/22/11 •
When Mac Watson graduated from The University of New Brunswick in 1959 with a bachelor of science degree in geology and returned to his native Quebec, he left a piece of his heart in New Brunswick.
Saint John River workshop series invites community input (Comments Off)
11/10/11 •
Water experts are seeking public opinion and input for the recently published report on the health of the Saint John River through a series of workshops across the province. The Rivers Tour Series, which kicks off on Monday, Nov. 14, in Hammond River, will visit eight communities over two weeks.
Panel Discussion at UNB to Honour Ottilia Chareka (Comments Off)
11/09/11 •
The public is invited to the University of New Brunswick on Monday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. for a commemorative panel called Educators as change agents: What educators can do about violence. It will take place at Marshall d’Avray Hall, 10 Mackay Dr., UNB Fredericton, in Room 261.
