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Visualizing radicalization: UNB student’s work recognized at international event
Tim Jaques
Posted: Dec 20, 2024
Category: UNB Fredericton
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...
Read the full postUNB spreads holiday cheer
Cheri Armstrong
Posted: Dec 19, 2024
Category: UNB Fredericton , UNB Saint John
With the holiday season in full swing, students, faculty and staff at UNB are embracing the festive spirit with events and activities designed to spread cheer, foster community and celebrate cultures across our campuses. With over 10,000 students representing over 100 countries, that’s a lot of celebrating! As with most years, the theme has been giving, gathering and gratitude with more...
Read the full postUncovering 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: Dec 19, 2024
Category: 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...
Read the full postStories of impact: A 2024 year-in-review
Kayla Cormier
Posted: Dec 18, 2024
Category: 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...
Read the full postGovernment of Canada announces funding for Cyber Attribution Data Centre at UNB to advance national cybersecurity
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: Dec 13, 2024
Category: 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...
Read the full post‘Future of Energy Club’ powers up at UNB Law
Tim Jaques
Posted: Dec 11, 2024
Category: UNB Fredericton
University of New Brunswick (UNB) law student Eddie May became interested in Canada’s energy future as a commerce student at the University of Victoria. There, he learned of the Cedar LNG project in Kitimat, B.C., in the territory of the Haisla Nation. “The interesting thing for me was the large equity stake of the Indigenous group involved and the joint ownership aspect of that...
Read the full postUNB alums lead efforts to support survivors of gender-based violence
Angie Deveau
Posted: Dec 10, 2024
Category: UNB Saint John
As we close the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) proudly celebrates the transformative work of two alums, Ashley Stuart and Sarah Deline, who are making a profound impact in supporting survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Ashley Stuart's journey Ashley Stuart (BN’15) serves as the regional coordinator for the Sexual...
Read the full postUNB and SpacesShared partnership builds lasting friendships for international students and hosts
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: Dec 9, 2024
Category: UNB Fredericton
Through a unique collaboration between the Ontario-based SpacesShared and the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Gunjan Karnwal, from the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, (IISER) Tirupati in India, experienced her first visit to Canada through a short-term guest and host pairing. Living with her host, Tracy Seper, they embraced each other’s cultures, forming a deep...
Read the full post‘The shame is not yours to carry’: A conversation with Canadian journalist and survivor of intimate partner violence, Anna Maria Tremonti
Jay Michaud and Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: Dec 9, 2024
Category: UNB Fredericton
For decades, Canadian journalist Anna Maria Tremonti traveled the world telling other people’s stories; of those in power, of those who abuse their power, and of those impacted by such abuse. In 2022, she shared her own story of intimate partner violence on her podcast “Welcome to Paradise,” with the hope it might help other survivors of gender-based violence feel less...
Read the full postUNB’s Legal Innovation Lab: Transforming justice through technology
Tim Jaques
Posted: Dec 5, 2024
Category: 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...
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