UNB Research

UNB PhD student wins 2021 NSERC Science Exposed photo contest

UNB Research

Posted: November 22, 2021 7:00:00 AM AST

Category: Research, Accolades



If you’ve been following our blog for a while, you’ve likely seen Gina Lonati’s photos of whales in the Bay of Fundy. Last week, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) announced her as one of four winners of their 20201 Science Exposed photo contest. She was awarded one of the three Jury Prizes selected by a group of experts in research and culture. The...

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The tales bones tell: uncovering lost voices at the Fortress of Louisbourg

UNB Research

Posted: November 4, 2021 7:00:00 AM ADT

Category: Partnerships, Research



Like so much of settler-colonial history, events at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia have been documented mainly from the perspective of men in positions of privilege. This means that when we look at the experience of women, especially non-settler women, at Louisbourg, their stories are told through this very particular lens. Dr. Amy Scott is working to change that, giving...

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