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Justice Building to be new home of UNB law
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 30, 2023 2:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
On June 28, the University of New Brunswick, in collaboration with the Government of Canada and the Government of New Brunswick, announced plans to revitalize the Fredericton Justice Building and make it the new home of UNB’s faculty of law. “The renewal of the Justice Building is a win-win for everyone,” said Premier Blaine Higgs. “We found a new purpose for the...
Read the full postDr. Paul J. Mazerolle Reappointed as President and Vice-Chancellor of UNB
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 29, 2023 3:55:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Note: The following message was sent to UNB students, faculty and staff on June 29, 2023, from the Chair of UNB’s Board of Governors, Robyn Tingley. Dear UNB faculty, staff and students, As Chair of UNB’s Board of Governors and the Presidential Review Committee, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Paul J. Mazerolle has been reappointed as President and Vice-Chancellor of UNB for...
Read the full postLand blessing ceremony paves the way for future site of UNB's HSIC
Angie Deveau
Posted: June 29, 2023 12:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
On a drizzly day in June, the community gathered for a blessing of the future site of the Health and Social Innovation Centre (HSIC) at the University of New Brunswick Saint John campus. Evan Sacobie, fire keeper from Sitansisk, assisted by Jim Langmaid, prepared the sacred fire on the grounds of the Ward Chipman Library with students, faculty, staff, community members and donors on hand for...
Read the full postCollaborative success: Jake Augustine's journey to leadership and empowerment
Angie Deveau
Posted: June 28, 2023 9:50:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Over the next four weeks, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) will shine a light on innovation and entrepreneurship at UNB through stories that inspire, transform, provoke, and drive society toward a brighter, healthier tomorrow. This is the second story in the series. Jake Augustine, a transformative force in the New Brunswick seafood industry, is charting a future where McGraw Seafood's...
Read the full postTwo $100,000 endowments will fund Indigenous student research at UNB and STU
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 22, 2023 4:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Former lieutenant governor Graydon Nicholas called it a great example of “reconcili-action.” At an event in Fredericton on June 21, attended by Nicholas, it was announced that entrepreneur and conservationist J.W. (Bud) Bird had established two $100,000 endowments to fund annual Indigenous student research projects at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and St. Thomas University...
Read the full postSocial innovation lab helps connect early childcare educators
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: June 21, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Atlantic Canada Early Childhood Education Lab members at the 2023 Early Childhood Development Association of P.E.I Spring Conference. Left to right: Madeleine Whalen, Amanda Hachey, Dan Ritchie, Linn Vizard and Molly Balcom Raleigh. Over the next four weeks, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) will shine a light on innovation and entrepreneurship at UNB through stories that inspire,...
Read the full postUnwavering Spirit: How one Indigenous artist worked with her community to preserve Indigenous language
Angie Deveau
Posted: June 21, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
In the fall of last year, folks from the Mi'kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre on the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Fredericton campus erected a tipi. They invited the community to attend a smudging ceremony and sacred fire to celebrate and share this space. The gatherings included meetings with Elder Jeannie Bartibogue, UNB's Knowledge Carrier-in-Residence, who shared her knowledge of...
Read the full postUNB launches special series on innovation and entrepreneurship
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 19, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Over the next four weeks, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) will shine a light on innovation and entrepreneurship at UNB through the stories that inspire, transform, provoke, and drive society toward a brighter, healthier tomorrow. At UNB, challenge is opportunity. As the beating heart of innovation and entrepreneurship in Atlantic Canada; UNB is home to a diverse community of experts,...
Read the full postThe year of the goalie at UNB
Mark Leger
Posted: June 16, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Kendra Woodland grew up with two older brothers; Shayne was a defenceman and Riley a goalie. A fierce competitor at a young age, Woodland aspired to be as good or better than them. When she was ten, she told her father she’d rather be a goalie than a position player. “I wasn't a goal scorer, so I got a little frustrated and said, ‘you know what, dad? I want to be a goalie...
Read the full postUNB celebrates 40 years of the computer science co-op program
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: June 16, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick's (UNB) faculty of computer science (CS) co-operative education program has made substantial contributions to the workforce in Canada and beyond over the past 40 years. The co-op program equips students with skills in cybersecurity, data science, computer programming and software development, among others, preparing them to tackle the significant challenges of...
Read the full postUNB researcher awarded $300,000 specialized nuclear research grant
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: June 16, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Dr. Olga Palazhchenko, a researcher at the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Centre for Nuclear Energy Research (CNER), has been awarded new funding to further develop the centre’s leading work in support of small modular reactor (SMR) design, safety and operation. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission...
Read the full postUNB co-op student is helping to create app for Indigenous storybook series
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: June 15, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
In the middle of the isolating pandemic, Michael Hennessey and Rachel McNair set out to create culturally relevant resources to support children and their parents while at home. So, they wrote a three-part Turtle Island series of books using beloved Mi’gmaq-inspired characters. “A big portion of our clinical caseload are elementary school-aged kids,” said Hennessey, a member...
Read the full postFlexible UNB program is a breath of fresh air for respiratory therapists
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 14, 2023 11:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
Tiffany Marie Whitty is a respiratory therapist in P.E.I. with a diploma from the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC). She always wanted to complete her bachelor's degree but never thought it was possible. Then she learned about a program she could do online through the University of New Brunswick. “My work, my family and my life are in P.E.I. Balancing studies, work and my family can...
Read the full postFrom classroom to career: Analyzing the earnings of NBCC graduates
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: June 14, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
Researchers at NB-IRDT are busy producing a new report series with the aim of building a comprehensive body of work on New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) students and graduates. The first report (released May 2023) looked at the mobility and retention of NBCC graduates. It found that most New Brunswickers who attended NBCC study at campuses near their hometowns – but whether they...
Read the full postH. Wade MacLauchlan appointed as UNB’s next chancellor
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 13, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
The following message was shared with the UNB community on behalf of Dr. Paul Mazerolle, UNB’s 19th President and Vice-Chancellor. It is my honour and privilege to announce that H. Wade MacLauchlan (LLB’81) has been appointed as the next chancellor of the University of New Brunswick. A well-known Canadian legal expert, academic, university administrator, politician and community...
Read the full postUNB grows longstanding nuclear research relationship with national partners
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: June 13, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) has signed a new memorandum of understanding with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), Canada’s nuclear Crown corporation, and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology laboratory. The new agreement builds on an existing partnership with UNB’s Centre for Nuclear Energy Research (CNER) and...
Read the full postCall for public partners
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: June 12, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
The New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT) is seeking New Brunswick residents to join their Data and Research Committee (DRC) Working Group as Public Partners. NB-IRDT is a research and data institute that collects and uses data to carry out research that informs policymaking in New Brunswick. About the NB-IRDT Data Research Committee The NB-IRDT DRC serves an...
Read the full postFostering the growth and success of Indigenous people with disabilities
Angie Deveau
Posted: June 8, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
“Each person is a sacred pipe, no matter our nationality or background and we are always in ceremony. We need to start looking after ourselves, clearing out our eyes so we can see the strength in our life.” These were the words of Elder Andrea Simon in her opening statements as she led a five-hour circle discussion on June 1, 2023, on the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Saint...
Read the full postNB-IRDT director contributes to establishment of real world evidence guidelines for decision making
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: June 5, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
Clinical trials are a critical element of pharmaceutical safety and effectiveness, providing essential information about their effects, and side effects, in a variety of circumstances. The positive impact of clinical trials can often come with limitations, however. Are there long-term effects beyond the duration of the trial? Does the drug in question function differently in the real world,...
Read the full postProvince invests in successful seniors care pilot
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: June 1, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
Health care is expensive. As New Brunswickers we are fortunate to have the majority of our health care expenses covered by the province, rather than the onus falling on individuals. However, we are still affected by burdens placed on the health care system. Predicted changes, such as an aging population, as well as unexpected situations, like the COVID-19 pandemic, all increase the demands...
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