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Faculty of business on UNB Saint John campus earns prestigious AACSB International accreditation

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Posted: July 29, 2022 10:00:00 AM ADT

Category: UNB Saint John



The exceptional quality and commitment to excellence of the faculty of business on the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Saint John campus was recognized recently with the announcement that the faculty has earned accreditation through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). Less than six per cent of the world's schools offering business degree...

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Short film “I am a Woman” looks to inspire more working mothers to seek careers in computer science

UNB Newsroom

Posted: July 27, 2022 2:00:00 PM ADT

Category: UNB Fredericton



University of New Brunswick (UNB) graduate student Wajiha Shahid hopes her recently released short film I am a Woman will inspire women, especially mothers with young children, to feel empowered to chase their dreams despite stereotypes – much like she did when she chose to pursue a career in computer science.  “I’m someone who believes in women...

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UNB dean’s commentary on digital future published in Telegraph-Journal

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Posted: July 21, 2022 4:00:00 PM ADT

Category: UNB Fredericton



Dr. Luigi Benedicenti, dean of computer science on the University of New Brunswick’s Fredericton campus, recently appeared in the Telegraph Journal with his commentary highlighting how UNB is leading New Brunswick’s digital transformation. The commentary, published on July 16, speaks to how computer science and digital technology are becoming more pervasive in society and how those...

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UNB’s master of technology management and entrepreneurship students launch three start-ups

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Posted: July 19, 2022 2:00:00 PM ADT

Category: UNB Fredericton



The J Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) hosted MTME: NEXT on July 15, an event where master of technology management and entrepreneurship (MTME) students launched their new companies.   For the first time in three years, the event was hosted in person at the Harriet Irving Library on the UNB Fredericton...

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UNB named second-best workplace for diversity in Canada

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Posted: July 18, 2022 1:50:00 PM ADT

Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John


The University of New Brunswick has been recognized as one of the best workplaces in the country for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment by Forbes Canada. UNB placed second out of 150 employers on Forbes Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity list for 2022. “As an institution committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, I could not be prouder that UNB placed second on...

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UNB’s Summer Institute hosts demo day introducing six New Brunswick start-ups

UNB Newsroom

Posted: July 15, 2022 8:00:00 AM ADT

Category: UNB Fredericton



The Summer Institute, the accelerator program offered by the J Herbert Smith Centre at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), hosted its demo day on July 13, allowing companies to present their final pitches and marking the completion of the program.  The three-month intensive accelerator program is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs of all disciplines. It offers skills training,...

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UNB plants orange flowers to honour residential school survivors

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Posted: July 14, 2022 12:00:00 PM ADT

Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John



The University of New Brunswick has planted orange flowers to honour survivors of residential schools and the many children who did not make it home. On July 11, a ceremony was held outside Marshall d’Avray Hall on the Fredericton campus to recognize the history and legacy of the residential school system and highlight the need for action in support of truth and reconciliation. Elder...

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UNB, ONB and Lark Group host Health and Technology District Saint John community forums

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Posted: July 11, 2022 10:00:00 AM ADT

Category: UNB Saint John



The University of New Brunswick welcomed the Lark Group and Opportunities New Brunswick for community engagement forums about the Health and Technology District Saint John. Co-hosted with Envision Saint John, key stakeholders and members of the community were introduced to the health district and associated ecosystem through a series of workshops. At the Health and Technology District...

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UNB student wins free tuition in scavenger hunt

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Posted: July 8, 2022 12:30:00 PM ADT

Category: UNB Saint John



Abby Christopher, a fourth-year marine biology student at the University of New Brunswick, won free tuition after placing first in a GooseChase scavenger hunt. GooseChase is an online platform and app that allows users to design a personalized scavenger hunt. During the 2021 fall student orientation week in Saint John, the Student Representative Council (SRC) used the platform GooseChase as a...

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UNB launches new program in criminology and criminal justice

UNB Newsroom

Posted: July 7, 2022 12:00:00 PM ADT

Category: UNB Fredericton



In response to the growing interest in the study of crime and the societal responses to crime, the University of New Brunswick is launching a new program in criminology and criminal justice on the Fredericton campus in the fall of 2022.   “The University of New Brunswick is dedicated to providing students with a transformational education that helps them develop the...

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UNB student joins SEDS-Canada board of directors

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Posted: July 6, 2022 12:00:00 PM ADT

Category: UNB Fredericton



A University of New Brunswick student has been elected to the board of directors of Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS-Canada), an international organization promoting student involvement in space engineering and science. Roseleen Kafley is studying to earn a bachelor of science degree with a major in physics on UNB’s Fredericton campus. Kafley is vice-president...

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UNBers appointed to the Order of Canada

UNB Newsroom

Posted: July 6, 2022 8:00:00 AM ADT

Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton



The Order of Canada acknowledges the outstanding achievement and contributions of individuals who enrich the lives of others. To date, more than 7,600 people from all sectors of society across the country have been invested into the Order of Canada.We celebrate those from the UNB family who have been bestowed the nation’s greatest honour.Companions of the Order of Canada Donald Savoie...

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UNB announces Arthur and Sandra Irving Primrose Scholarship recipients for 2022-23

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Posted: July 5, 2022 11:40:00 AM ADT

Category: UNB Saint John



The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is proud to announce the 2022 recipients of the Arthur and Sandra Irving Primrose Scholarship at UNB’s Saint John campus. This year’s recipients are Kiersten Hamilton, Morgan Haslett, Katelyn LeBlanc, Ava Yerxa and Ruhamma Zaheeb. The Arthur and Sandra Irving Primrose Scholarship, valued at $40,000 over four years, recognizes...

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