Lifelong Learning @ UNB
UNB College of Extended Learning
Bachelor of Integrated Studies grad completes her degree while serving her country
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: October 1, 2024 7:30:00 AM ADT
Category: Our Stories, News and Events, Online Learning, Degree Credit
Meet Tiffany Mackey, a dedicated member of the Canadian Forces, serving full-time as a paramedic. Like many in the military, Mackey's career schedules and varied assignments had delayed her dream of completing her degree. However, Mackey never lost sight of the goal. She aspired to progress from a non-commissioned member to a commissioned officer and pondered attending medical school or...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - October 2024
UNB Art Centre
Posted: September 24, 2024 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, UNB Art Centre, Leisure Learning
Happy Thanksgiving! Leisure Learning Turn over a new leaf with a fall course If you enjoy writing, you'll be spoiled for choice this month. Choose from Writing Horror: The Dark Side (Online - Oct. 7), Crafting the Short Story (Online - Oct. 10), A Novella Challenge (In-person - Oct. 8), The Revision Challenge: From Draft to Polished (In-person - Oct. 10 to Nov. 28), and Fixing Common...
Read the full postExplore the Wonder of Artist Terry Graff’s Avian Cyborgs
UNB Art Centre
Posted: September 10, 2024 7:30:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, UNB Art Centre
Experience the unique and thought-provoking work of visual artist Terry Graff's national touring exhibition Avian Cyborgs. The exhibition showcases over 400 paintings, collages, assemblages and sculptures with a persistent avian motif in an elaborate techno-fantasy that focuses on Graff's life-long exploration of the relationship between nature and technology. The exhibition opens at the UNB...
Read the full postPopular Human Resources program unlocks graduate’s potential
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: September 3, 2024 7:30:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Professional Development, Our Stories
When Jacy Ellingwood signed up for the Human Resources Management (HRM) program at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), she was new to the field of HR. Motivated by a desire to learn and a recommendation from her boss (an HRM program graduate herself), Ellingwood embarked on what would be a transformative learning experience. Throughout her studies, the program offered a platform for...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - September 2024
UNB Art Centre
Posted: August 27, 2024 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Design Works Camps, UNB Art Centre, Leisure Learning, News and Events
This fall — refresh, renew and revitalize! Leisure Learning Treat yourself to a Leisure Learning course This fall, expand your horizons with UNB Leisure Learning courses. With over 50 courses available, there's something for everyone. Enjoy classes in everything from Beekeeping and Sewing to Photography and Painting to Yoga, French and other languages. Experience something...
Read the full post6 things you should know about UNB’s Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: August 20, 2024 7:30:00 AM ADT
Category: Professional Development, Behavioural Intervention and Autism, News and Events, Degree Credit, Online Learning
UNB’s Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis (C-ABA) is designed to help create skilled and educated professionals that meet the needs of their communities across the globe. The C-ABA program: Can be completed online or on campus Is taught by Board Certified Behaviour Analysts with a diverse range of clinical and research expertise Includes an experiential learning...
Read the full postExplore our fall 2024 career offerings
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: August 19, 2024 7:30:00 AM ADT
Category: Behavioural Intervention and Autism, Online Learning, Occupational Health and Safety, News and Events, Professional Development
Upcoming courses, workshops, and programs Career growth is just a click away. Human resources Bring HR expertise to your organization: Human Resources Management Program - Sept. 25, 2024 – April 16, 2025 Understanding Personalities & Team Building - Sept. 25 & 26 Organizational Effectiveness - Oct. 22 & 23 Attract & Recruit - Nov. 6 & 7 Retention - Nov. 20 Performance Management Systems...
Read the full postUNB continues to lead the way in Occupational Health and Safety education in Canada
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: August 12, 2024 7:30:00 AM ADT
Category: Professional Development, News and Events, Occupational Health and Safety, Online Learning
For the fourth time in five years, UNB has clinched a Readers' Choice Award in the Educational Institution category for its online Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) programs. Readers of Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) magazine—comprised of consultants, engineers, CEOs and safety practitioners and professionals across various industries—chose UNB out of a field of 27...
Read the full postPlan your fall term today
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: July 25, 2024 7:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Online Learning, Degree Credit
Get ready for an exciting fall! Explore UNB's online courses. Picture yourself learning with UNB. Online learning offers convenience and flexibility when it comes to your schedule. Choose from term based or open entry credit courses. This fall, we've got you covered with hundreds of online courses. Featured term based online courses - Classes start Sept. 4! Term based online credit courses...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - August 2024
UNB Art Centre
Posted: July 19, 2024 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Design Works Camps, News and Events, UNB Art Centre, Leisure Learning
This summer - relax, enjoy, and discover! Leisure Learning Enjoy courses all summer – even at the beach! Create your ideal décor by learning the basics of upholstery with An Introduction to Upholstery, Aug. 17-18. Become familiar with the key fabrics, materials and tools to use. End the class with your own custom upholstered (simple) chair. Voilà! Whether you’ve...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - July 2024
UNB Art Centre
Posted: June 24, 2024 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Design Works Camps, Leisure Learning, UNB Art Centre
Leisure Learning - Hit the road and take Leisure Learning with you! This summer, escape the busyness of life with the restful and restorative online class Kundalini Yoga: Body Intelligence and Connectedness, on Sundays mornings, from July 7 - Aug. 11. Enjoy this five-week class from the comfort of your home, your garden or even the beach! Discover the world of oil painting with the online...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - June 2024
UNB Art Centre
Posted: May 30, 2024 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Design Works Camps, UNB Art Centre, News and Events, Leisure Learning
UNB Design Works Summer Camps - Join us from July 2 until Aug. 30! Camps for kids 6 to 12 years old. Camp space is filling up fast, but there’s still space for YOU! Taught by talented instructors, here’s a great opportunity to be creative, make friends and experience an awesome range of activities. Some camps are selling out, but there’s still camp spaces available: Want to...
Read the full postContinuing education units can empower learners to achieve their goals
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: April 30, 2024 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Online Learning, Professional Development, Our Stories, News and Events
In today's rapidly evolving world, knowledge is power. Adult learners, fuelled by a desire for self-improvement, career advancement, or simply a thirst for knowledge, are increasingly seeking opportunities to continue their education. Post-secondary continuing education units, like the College of Extended Learning (CEL) in Fredericton, are well-positioned to empower learners to achieve their...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - May 2024
UNB Art Centre
Posted: April 26, 2024 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Leisure Learning, UNB Art Centre, Design Works Camps
UNB Design Works Summer Camps - Join the fun this Summer! July 2 - Aug. 30, 2024! Camps for kids 6 to 12 years old. Calling all junior master chefs, mini photographers, budding game designers, beginner artists, and even want-to-be Harry Potters! Don’t miss this summer’s fantastic camps for kids aged 6-12. The fun begins July 2 and runs until Aug. 30! Taught by talented...
Read the full postUnlock Your Future: Get Your Degree
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: April 4, 2024 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Online Learning, Professional Development, Degree Credit, Our Stories
Are you an adult learner ready to take the plunge back into academia 🎓 only to find yourself hitting a roadblock because you lack some of the necessary admission requirements? Don't worry – you're not alone, and there's light at the end of the tunnel. In this article, we're exploring practical strategies and solutions to help you bridge those gaps and get into your academic...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - April 2024
UNB Art Centre
Posted: March 27, 2024 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Leisure Learning, Design Works Camps, UNB Art Centre
UNB Design Works - Join us for Summer Camps! July 2 - Aug. 30, 2024! Camps for kids 6 to 12 years old. Wow! There’s a huge variety of camps to choose from–everything from Jr. Master Chef and Game Design, to Theatre & Dance, to Art, Photography and Digital Design. Enjoy five new camps! Holiday Baking (ages 8-12)Enjoy your holiday favourites! Musical Theatre Mashup...
Read the full postAdulting 2.0: The Degree Edition
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: March 20, 2024 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Our Stories, Online Learning, Degree Credit
Get the most out of your time Picture this—you decide to dive back into the wild world of school. It might feel like you're wandering into the unknown, but you're equipped with life experiences, some serious resilience, and a burning desire to learn. In this article, we've got tips, tricks, and strategies to help you navigate the twists and turns of going back to school....
Read the full postTailored Approaches to Learning and Studying
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: March 14, 2024 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Our Stories, Behavioural Intervention and Autism, Occupational Health and Safety, Degree Credit, Professional Development, Online Learning
When it comes to learning & studying, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. We all think and process information in different ways. To make sure everyone succeeds, we need to focus on tailored approaches to education. Here are some useful tips and strategies we've gathered to help you. It's about time. "I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date! No time to say hello, goodbye! I'm late!...
Read the full postKinesiology students make a difference
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: March 11, 2024 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Online Learning, News and Events, Degree Credit, Our Stories
In a recent article, written by Hilary Creamer Robinson, UNB's kinesiology students were highlighted for the difference they were making to the health and wellbeing of athletes as part of their Integrated Support Team (IST) Practicum. But it's not just these students who are making a difference, every UNB graduate with kinesiology courses under their belt has the potential to help their...
Read the full postStudy Tips You Can Actually Use
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: March 6, 2024 9:00:00 AM AST
Category: Our Stories, Online Learning, Professional Development, Behavioural Intervention and Autism, Degree Credit
Studying is a learned skill. Studying doesn't come naturally for many people and most school systems in Canada don't have the time or resources to give kids and teens proper study skills. The good news is that skills can be improved with practice and dedication. Go beyond reading Sitting and re-reading notes and textbooks is not the same as actively engaging with the materials. It doesn't help...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - March 2024
UNB Art Centre
Posted: March 5, 2024 9:00:00 AM AST
Category: News and Events, Design Works Camps, UNB Art Centre, Leisure Learning
Spring is in the air! Leisure Learning Spring into spring with an exciting course Take a creative journey with our in-person class, An Adventure with Macramé, which runs on Tuesday evenings from March 12 to April 2. Enjoy making one-of-a-kind handmade items from simple materials, such as cotton twine, jute, hemp, or yarn. Unique possibilities await! On Tuesday evening, March 26, change...
Read the full postPlan your summer term schedule today
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: March 1, 2024 7:00:00 AM AST
Category: News and Events, Degree Credit, Online Learning
UNB summer term registration is now open! Curious about your options for this summer? Explore our online summer schedule. Featured courses Transformative Learning (ADED 5022) Runs May 1 until June 18 (Session A) This course explores new concepts for working with adult learners. It investigates critical thinking, critical self-reflection and transformative learning. Business Planning &...
Read the full postTake advantage of the benefits of summer learning
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: February 28, 2024 9:00:00 AM AST
Category: Online Learning, Degree Credit, News and Events
Picture this: Instead of binging on Netflix all summer, how about diving into some credit courses and making your brain do a happy dance? Think of summer courses like the express lane to academic success. You can knock out a whole term's worth of material in just a few weeks. That might mean catching up on credits, graduating early, or just enjoying a lighter load in the fall. Still not...
Read the full postPicture yourself getting ahead—in school, in life, and in your career
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: February 22, 2024 10:00:00 AM AST
Category: Online Learning, Design Works Camps, Professional Development, English Language Programme, Degree Credit, News and Events, Leisure Learning
UNB's summer schedule is here This summer, take advantage of everything we have to offer. Take an online or in-person credit course (and get your degree faster) This summer term, we offer a wide selection of term-based credit courses that can be taken as an elective or core course for degree completion. Open entry online courses are open year-round to UNB/STU undergraduate and graduate...
Read the full postPsychologically Safe Workplaces Keep Their Employees
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: February 12, 2024 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: Online Learning, Occupational Health and Safety, Professional Development, News and Events, Behavioural Intervention and Autism
When it comes to measuring employee retention, attrition and turnover are two of the most essential metrics to monitor. A low attrition rate signals a healthy company. Fewer employees are leaving voluntarily, keeping morale higher and preserving institutional knowledge. A high attrition rate, however, can be a warning sign that problems are driving your staff away. According to experts, healthy...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - February 2024
UNB Art Centre
Posted: January 29, 2024 9:00:00 AM AST
Category: Design Works Camps, News and Events, Leisure Learning, UNB Art Centre
UNB Design Works - Join us at March Break! March 4 - 8, 2024! Have a blast, be creative and have fun at our March Break Camps. Choose from three fabulous camps: Out of this World Art (ages 8-12) *NEW* Bring other worlds, creatures, societies, and unimaginable buildings to life in this fun, new camp. It’s really out of this world! Steal the Stage (ages 8-12) If you love...
Read the full postIntroduction to UNB's Certificate in Management Essentials
Dr. Bill Howatt
Posted: January 22, 2024 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: News and Events, Professional Development, Online Learning
UNB's Certificate in Management Essentials: A core competency-driven program designed to close leadership gaps. Great leaders are not born; they become great through experience, learning and humility. At the University of New Brunswick (UNB), we created the Certificate in Management Essentials (CME) as a flexible program that employers and leaders can leverage to develop personalized learning...
Read the full postChampioning Safety: One Woman's Inspirational Career Change After Personal Loss
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: January 16, 2024 2:00:00 PM AST
Category: Professional Development, Our Stories, Occupational Health and Safety
Nuala Reilly is a role model for anyone interested in the Health and Safety field. She spent most of her working adult life in industries that helped people who had suffered a significant loss in life. She worked for Employment Ontario, assisting people who had experienced job loss. When she moved to Saint John, New Brunswick, she spent several years working for an insolvency trustee company,...
Read the full postSpotlight: Glyn Jones—instructor, workplace safety expert, and webinar host
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: January 8, 2024 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: Occupational Health and Safety, Professional Development, Online Learning, News and Events
Mr. Jones has over thirty-five years of experience working as a consulting Occupational Health and Safety specialist. He has completed work in heavy industry, manufacturing, the commercial buildings industry, institutional settings, and for all levels of government in Canada and overseas. He has extensive experience having taught occupational health and safety at the post-secondary...
Read the full postNew Year, New Webinars
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: January 5, 2024 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: Occupational Health and Safety, Online Learning, News and Events
We've added three new free online webinars to our upcoming line-up! Each year, we offer a collection of online webinars as part of our Let's Talk Safety series. Our goal is to provide the public with awareness of essential topics in workplace safety. We are thrilled to also announce that all three of the new webinars will be presented by Glyn Jones, a consulting occupational health and...
Read the full postReach your learning goals this year with an online course from UNB.
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: January 4, 2024 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: Professional Development, Degree Credit, News and Events, Online Learning
Wondering how to balance work, life, and the pursuit of your education? An online course or program may be the solution you’re looking for to achieve your goals in 2024. UNB offers flexible and convenient options for busy individuals like you. With self-paced courses and the ability to study from anywhere, you can continue your education without sacrificing your other commitments. No...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - January 2024
UNB Art Centre
Posted: December 19, 2023 4:30:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Art Centre, Leisure Learning, Design Works Camps, News and Events
Leisure Learning - A New Year & New Beginnings Learn something new Start the new year off with an exciting Leisure Learning course...there are over 60 fantastic 2024 winter classes and workshops to choose from–online and in-person! Check out the full Winter 2024 course listing. Always wanted to paint? Try Introduction to Acrylic Painting without leaving home. Designed for beginners,...
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