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Posted: September 20, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama will be the featured speaker at an event in Halifax in October organized by the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council in collaboration with six post-secondary institutions in the region, including the University of New Brunswick (UNB). Obama, who recently wrapped up a book tour for The Light We Carry, will speak at the Scotiabank Centre on...
Read the full postHilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: September 20, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
Photo: Sister Mary Beth McCurdy, Rachel Friesen and Sister Pat Poole. During September, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) is shining a light on the Student Experience through stories that showcase how the university tries to foster a vibrant, inclusive and supportive culture for its students. This is the third story in the series. Rachel Friesen started school later than most. Before she...
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Posted: September 19, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
As part of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the University of New Brunswick's (UNB) Saint John campus is hosting the Fall Indigenous Film Festival from Sept. 26 to 28, offering an opportunity to explore Indigenous cultures and stories, fostering meaningful conversations about truth, reconciliation and justice. The festival will take place at 7 p.m. each night in the Ganong Hall...
Read the full postKathleen McLaughlin
Posted: September 15, 2023 10:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
In the month of September, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) is shining a light on the Student Experience through stories that showcase how the university tries to foster a vibrant, inclusive and supportive culture for its students. This is the second story in the series. Heading off on a solo adventure to explore a new country can be a scary experience and one that often feels distant or...
Read the full postKen McGeorge
Posted: September 8, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
Ken McGeorge, BS, DHA, CHE is a retired career health-care CEO and author of Health Care Reform in New Brunswick. This commentary originally appeared in the Telegraph-Journal Aug. 26. Aug. 9, 2023, should be regarded as a major turning point for health and long-term care in New Brunswick. For decades in most other provinces, there have been academic programs that focus on health-care...
Read the full postKathleen McLaughlin
Posted: September 7, 2023 2:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
International Game Technology (PLC) will invest $3 million at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) to support interdisciplinary research and teaching, focusing on AI, data science, gaming software and hardware platforms, game design, theory and modelling. At an announcement last week in Moncton, Dr. Paul Mazerolle, UNB’s president and vice-chancellor, said the investment will also...
Read the full postKathleen McLaughlin
Posted: September 6, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Banner photo: back row, left to right: Raja Farooq, Abdullah Sami, Faisal Syed, Ajay Kalra, Himanshu. Front row, left to right: Gururaj Mahajan, Sadab Ninad, Mazhar Rathore, Yash Patel, Nachiket Pandya. Over the next four weeks, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) will shine a light on the Student Experience through stories that showcase how it tries to foster a vibrant, inclusive and...
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Posted: September 1, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick’s Fredericton and Saint John campuses are coming to life as Orientation Week activities begin and school gets back in session. Here are some of the Fall 2023 Orientation highlights: UNB Fredericton International student orientation: Friday, Sept.1. For all new international students, including degree-seeking, exchange and PAEP students. Check-in...
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Posted: September 1, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) and the provincial government have announced funding for a three-year delivery of its bachelor of nursing program in Saint John as part of a package of initiatives to address the shortage of nurses in the province. The program, set to launch in September of next year, will complement the university’s regular four-year program, “by offering a...
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