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Canada Day as a day of reflection and mourning

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Posted: June 30, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT

Category: UNB Saint John, myUNB, UNB Fredericton



Shock and sadness spread across our country last week as we learned of the 751 unmarked graves near the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan. These discoveries reconfirm oral histories shared by survivors – histories that Canada is only beginning to come to terms with.  This is an important week for our community to reflect upon these past events and the...

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UNB’s 2021 High School Programming Competition won by Fredericton High student

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Posted: June 24, 2021 12:00:00 PM ADT

Category: UNB Saint John


On May 15, high school students across the province competed in the annual New Brunswick High School Programming Competition organized by the faculty of computer science at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John. The competition challenges students’ computer-programming and problem-solving skills by having them solve eight programming questions that increase in difficulty. The...

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UNB announces 2021 Beaverbrook Scholars

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Posted: June 22, 2021 2:00:00 PM ADT

Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John



The University of New Brunswick is proud to announce the 2021 recipients of the Beaverbrook Scholars Award, rewarding New Brunswick’s most exceptional students for their academic abilities and community involvement. This year’s recipients are Bailey Desjardins, Haley Prosser and Marika Wesselius. The Beaverbrook Scholars Award is valued at $50,000 over four years and is awarded to...

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UNB and JDI announce 2021 leadership scholarship recipients

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Posted: June 16, 2021 12:00:00 PM ADT

Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John



The University of New Brunswick and J.D. Irving, Limited are pleased to announce the 2021 recipients of the J.D. Irving, Limited NB Leadership Scholarship at UNB.  Valued at $10,000 per year and renewable for up to four years, the J.D. Irving, Limited NB Leadership Scholarship at UNB is one of the university's most prestigious awards.  “Supporting capable young New Brunswickers...

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UNB Saint John nursing students deliver Teddy Bear Health Clinics

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Posted: June 14, 2021 1:45:00 PM ADT

Category: UNB Saint John



UNB Saint John student nurses recently hosted Teddy Bear Health Clinics at two priority neighbourhood elementary schools. Over the two days, nursing students facilitated health education sessions at Seaside Park Elementary School and Centennial School for 300 kindergarten and Grade 1 children and their stuffed animals. The initiative was part of the nursing program’s pediatric clinical...

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Nursing preceptorship an opportunity to learn from mentor in real-world setting

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Posted: June 11, 2021 12:00:00 PM ADT

Category: UNB Fredericton, myUNB



Making the shift from studying in a group clinical setting to one-on-one in a preceptorship was a learning curve for University of New Brunswick nursing student Madeleine Smith, but fortunately she had the trust and support of her preceptor. Smith was mentored by Patricia Yu Howatt, a full-time Registered Nurse at the Moncton Hospital and part-time clinical instructor at UNB, who volunteered...

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UNB receives $1 million from ACOA for professional sales initiatives

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Posted: June 10, 2021 2:00:00 PM ADT

Category: UNB Saint John, myUNB



The University of New Brunswick and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) have announced a new collaboration to develop proficiency in professional sales across the region. A $1-million contribution from the Government of Canada, through ACOA, was announced on June 10 at an event at UNB’s Grand Hall in Saint John’s historic uptown. The funding will support a number of...

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NB-IRDT reports examine post-secondary graduate retention in province

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Posted: June 8, 2021 12:00:00 PM ADT

Category: myUNB, UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton



Two new reports from the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT) at the University of New Brunswick have revealed that a majority of post-secondary graduates from New Brunswick remain in the province after they complete their programs. College and university graduate retention in New Brunswick: 2010 - 2018 Retention, attraction, and labour market outcomes of...

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UNB student receives top prize in national Indigenous storytelling competition

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Posted: June 7, 2021 3:00:00 PM ADT

Category: myUNB, UNB Fredericton



Spencer Isaac, a student in the bachelor of education program at UNB Fredericton, received the 2021 English-language Award for Excellence in Indigenous Studies, an initiative of the Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival and McConnell Foundation. This year’s competition required a video submission detailing their vision for a better world. Isaac’s video found inspiration...

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The University of New Brunswick celebrates 2021 graduate award recipients

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Posted: June 4, 2021 8:00:00 AM ADT

Category: UNB Saint John, myUNB, UNB Fredericton


On Saturday, June 5, the University of New Brunswick will virtually celebrate the achievements of its 2021 graduates. UNB is honoured to congratulate the 1,635 graduates who have worked incredibly hard through these unique times to achieve this milestone. This year, 1,345 students will receive bachelor’s degrees, 269 will receive master’s degrees, and 21 will achieve the highest...

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Recognizing National Indigenous History Month

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Posted: June 1, 2021 2:00:00 PM ADT

Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John, myUNB



June is National Indigenous History Month. This provides an opportunity to celebrate the first peoples of this land, their histories, leadership and cultures. It is important to honour the historic contributions of the Wabanaki people, as well as First Nations, Inuit and Métis throughout Canada. At the University of New Brunswick, we respectfully acknowledge that we are located on the...

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