Lifelong Learning @ UNB
UNB College of Extended Learning

Higher Ed has an Untapped Market for Prospective Students

Belinda Elliott-Bielecki

Posted: February 22, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST

Category: News and Events



UNB College of Extended Learning Executive Director, Ian Allen, says, "Serving adult students, part-time students, and non-traditional learners is a continuation of a career life cycle that starts with universities."  Tune in to Illumination's latest podcast episode to hear more from Ian about prioritizing lifelong learning opportunities at higher education institutions and what it's going...

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New IT skills development partnership to address region’s tech labour shortage

Belinda Elliott-Bielecki

Posted: February 10, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST

Category: News and Events, Professional Development



The University of New Brunswick is committed to strengthening the region's workforce and announced today an exciting new partnership with the McKenna Institute and TechImpact to address the tech industry labour shortage. The innovative partnership brings together a post-secondary institution, an IT industry group and a digital transformation powerhouse to meet the needs of Atlantic Canadian...

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Leisure Learning Newsletter

Alison Howells

Posted: February 2, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST

Category: Leisure Learning, News and Events



Happy Valentine's Day! "The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love." - Henry Miller Did you know... Thoughts of love, chocolate and roses are commonly associated with February 14th Valentine's Day. However, its origins are varied. According to Britannica: "It has been suggested that the holiday began with the Roman festival...

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