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Student paper publishes first print edition in 10 years
Alex Graham
Posted: December 21, 2023 2:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
The Baron staff enjoy a read of the new print edition. Back row, left to right: Taylor Fennelly, Joseph Albert, Matthew Heans and Aalia Dehinbo. Front row, left to right: Kylie Mackenzie, Cameron Kennie, Emily Wheaton and Abigail Legacy. The Baron wants the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Saint John campus to give print a chance. The online student newspaper has embraced a bygone era with...
Read the full postUNB Saint John celebrates linguistic diversity with inaugural Language Tree ceremony
Todd Ross
Posted: December 20, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
Photo: left to right: Kim Wilbur, lecturer, department of nursing and health Sciences; Leigha Thurber, SRC Indigenous student rep; Todd Ross, Indigenous advisor from the University of New Brunswick Saint John campus; Jana Nicol, ASD-S First Nations Education Coach; Opolahsomuwehs (Elder Imelda Perley); Laura Taylor, ASD-S Subject Coordinator First Nation Education; Ande Mosher, SRC mature...
Read the full postNew agreement to facilitate human resources accreditation for UNB students
UNB Newsroom
Posted: December 19, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
Photo: Back row, from left to right: Judy Van Tassel, President of CPHR, Dr. Mercy Oyet, Dr. Morrie Mendelson, Dr. Chris Smith. Front row: Tina Thibodeau, CEO, Dr. Michel Rod, Dean The University of New Brunswick (UNB) and the Chartered Professionals in human Resources New Brunswick (CPHRNB) have signed a new agreement that will make it easier for students on the Saint John campus to become...
Read the full postEnergy program recognized for nearly 30 years of sustainability initiatives
Alex Graham
Posted: December 15, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
Photo: Solar panels on the Facilities Management building in Fredericton. University administrators and local utilities have recognized the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Energy Management Program for its nearly three decades of energy efficiency and sustainability work on Fredericton and Saint John campuses. “UNB has a longstanding Energy Management Program; it goes back to...
Read the full postStudents make national ‘capture the flag’ cybersecurity competition
Alex Graham
Posted: December 13, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Photo: UNB's winning team at the CyberSci competition from left to right: Matthew Toms-Zuberec, Jacob Pembleton, Micah Landry, Stephen White, Larissa Thorne. There’s nothing this University of New Brunswick team likes to do more than get together on the weekends for a round of Capture The Flag (CTF). It's not the schoolyard game where teams try to physically take a flag from each...
Read the full postCanadian foundation supports digital innovation that aids right whale conservation
Eric Marks
Posted: December 11, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Thanks to the Murphy Family Foundation, the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) McKenna Institute and intrepid researcher Dr. Kim Davies, one of our region’s most iconic and endangered species, the North Atlantic right whale, is getting a better chance at survival. “When people think about the digital transformation of New Brunswick, wildlife conservation isn’t the...
Read the full postUNB lab uses AI to help grow local company that serves the manufacturing sector
Alex Graham
Posted: December 8, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Photo: Left to right. Joshua Pickard senior director of product and innovation at Eigen Innovations and Atah Nuh Mih UNB Master of Computer Science student. The University of New Brunswick (UNB) Analytics Everywhere Lab in the Faculty of Computer Science has leveraged the power of AI to help a local company expand its range of products that detect defects in manufacturing sectors like...
Read the full postValue for MoneyNB student spotlight: Meet the students supporting tourism through website analysis
Martina Berko, Shayna Cloutier and Chloe York
Posted: December 4, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: DataNB
In 2023, NB-IRDT welcomed Value-For-MoneyNB to its Pathways to Professions experiential learning program for the first time as a Future GNB research stream. It is also part of a larger initiative undertaken by the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture to understand how well it is promoting New Brunswick businesses and if it could be better allocating its resources. For 13...
Read the full postFaculty of computer science seeks cultural shift with innovative EDI leadership program
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: November 30, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Photo: Natalie Webber, teaching professor and EDI lead for the faculty of computer science. The University of New Brunswick (UNB) faculty of Computer Science (CS) is piloting a leadership program in partnership with MESH/diversity, a software company co-founded by UNB graduate Mike Wright ((BBA’96, BCS’99). The company provides AI-driven equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)...
Read the full postUNB named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: November 29, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
For the 11th year, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2024). It is one of four universities nationwide to receive the annual designation. “There’s been a lot of conversation around whether we will ever return to pre-pandemic work norms, but for top employers, there’s no looking back – only forward,” says...
Read the full postUNB launching the province’s first satellite into orbit
Alex Graham
Posted: November 28, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Left to right: Brent Petersen, Dhyan Baruah, Noah Lydon, Cheyenne Joseph and Quynh Nguyen. Joseph, Piluwitahasuwin and Associate Vice-President of Indigenous Engagement at UNB, wrote the Mi'kmaq hieroglyphic symbol for “The people” on CubeSat VIOLET. Photographer: Chava. New Brunswick is one step closer to launching its first satellite into space, thanks to over five years of work...
Read the full postTwo survey engineering alumni inducted into Wall of Fame
Kelly Anderson
Posted: November 27, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Two alumni from UNB’s illustrious survey engineering program (now Geodesy and Geomatics) have been awarded the Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award and inducted into the UNB Engineering Wall of Fame. Olayinka Adekoya (BScSE’69, MScSE’73) graduated from UNB in 1969, returning in 1971 to complete a master’s degree specializing in photogrammetry. On return to her home in...
Read the full postBreaking the silence: Researchers uncovering the hidden struggles of Canada's queer community
Angie Deveau
Posted: November 24, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
In a world where the spotlight often highlights progress and acceptance, Canada's queer community has its own set of unique challenges. The need for increased understanding and support is at the heart of their journey. Dr. Celeste Orr, a researcher and assistant professor in the department of sociology and the Wendy J. Robbins Professor in Gender and Women’s Studies at the University of...
Read the full postEngineering commons will be a ‘living laboratory' for innovative students
Angie Deveau
Posted: November 22, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) engineering faculty, the longest-standing in Canada, is revolutionizing its legacy with a sustainable twist as it constructs the new engineering commons, an open-concept learning space supported by mass timber wood columns with a glass façade, blending innovation with a deep appreciation for its historical significance and the province's forestry...
Read the full postThe value of a university education
Dr. Gary Waite
Posted: November 21, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
The letter below is from UNB Professor Emeritus, Gary Waite. It was shared with UNB and published in the Telegraph Journal on Nov. 17. In a recent letter to the editor, a writer asks, “Why does N.B. still subsidize universities?” In his rant, the writer argues universities are of little value in New Brunswick. Relying on a couple of anecdotes and his personal impression, he gets...
Read the full postNew Saint John trail project celebrates Indigenous wisdom, healing and nature's resilience
Angie Deveau
Posted: November 20, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
Inspired by the belief that connecting with nature is crucial for mental and physical well-being, professor Rob Moir and Indigenous advisor Todd Ross of the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are collaborating on a trail project on the Saint John campus funded by the National Healing Forests Initiative. The National Healing Forests Initiative encourages Indigenous and non-Indigenous...
Read the full postUNB alum Sarah Bernstein wins 2023 Giller Prize
Kelly Anderson
Posted: November 20, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Sarah Bernstein (MA’12) has been named the winner of the coveted 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize for her novel, Study for Obedience. Sarah, who lives in the highlands of Scotland and gave birth to her first child ten days prior, attended the ceremony virtually and said in her acceptance speech, "I'm really privileged to have been afforded the opportunity to tell this story and I think often...
Read the full postAxis Accelerator will boost entrepreneurship in the Saint John region
UNB Newsroom
Posted: November 17, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
Trevor Holder, MLA for Portland-Simonds; Glen Savoie, Minister of Local Government; Wayne Long, MP for Saint John-Rothesay; Dr. Petra Hauf, UNB’s Provost and Vice-President Academic; Dr. Shelley Rinehart, Director of the MBA Program and Acting Associate Dean of Graduate Studies; and Matt George, Director of Axis Accelerator. The University of New Brunswick's (UNB) Faculty of Business in...
Read the full postDirector of new social work program driven by desire to change lives for the better
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: November 16, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
Dr. Ian Rice, the director of the new Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Saint John, describes social work as an all-consuming lifestyle. Until last summer, he spent his career on the front lines of child welfare, supporting vulnerable children and their families. As a father of five, Rice’s children have long helped drive his commitment to the...
Read the full postInteractive Time-Walk Exhibit explores province's rich Black history
Angie Deveau
Posted: November 15, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
History will come to life as the New Brunswick Black History Society (NBBHS) unveils its Time-Walk Exhibit on the University of New Brunswick's Saint John campus. This exhibit, which takes visitors on a journey through Black New Brunswickers' significant contributions and stories, will be launched on Nov. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. Members of the community are invited. Dr. Petra Hauf, UNB's provost...
Read the full postIgnite student spotlight: Meet the students conducting an economic analysis of the Fredericton capital region
Yara Bayoumi, Ivy Bialowas and Estefania Martinez
Posted: November 13, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: DataNB
Economic development is a key focus for researchers in New Brunswick, and this led NB-IRDT to partner with Ignite in 2023 to provide our Pathways to Professions (P2P) students with a key new experiential learning opportunity. For 13 weeks this summer, the 2023 Ignite student team worked under the mentorship of Andrew Lockhart (Director of Economic & Entrepreneurial Growth at Ignite) to develop...
Read the full postUNB research team releases findings on abortion access in New Brunswick
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: November 13, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Clinic 554 in Fredericton. Photo: Val Edelman Researchers at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) have released the results of a major study on abortion access in New Brunswick. Their report, which covers the period of 2015 to the present, concludes that significant barriers remain in providing equitable access to procedural abortions, which are also called surgical abortions. “The lack...
Read the full postNew peer-to-peer mental health support available for students anytime, anywhere
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: November 9, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
All undergraduate and graduate students at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and St. Thomas University (STU) now have free 24/7 access to a peer-to-peer online mental health support program. Members get support when they need it and give support when they can. “We know that connection is so important to mental health. Like food, water and sleep, we need it to survive....
Read the full postThree people with ties to UNB appointed to the Senate
UNB News
Posted: November 3, 2023 10:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Joan Kingston, John McNair and Krista Ross, three people with strong connections to the University of New Brunswick (UNB), have been appointed to fill vacancies in the Senate. Kingston, a registered nurse and a former member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, has a long history with the university. She holds a Bachelor of Nursing from UNB (BN'78) and is currently a consultant with...
Read the full postDr. Jennifer Russell to lead planned UNB institute of population health
UNB Newsroom
Posted: November 1, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Dr. Jennifer Russell (BSc’97), New Brunswick’s Chief Medical Officer of Health widely regarded for her leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic, will join the University of New Brunswick (UNB) this fall as the executive director leading a planned institute of population health. “We are happy to welcome Dr. Russell back to UNB. Her experience and passions will be instrumental...
Read the full postUNB partnership with NB Power recognized with national innovation award
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: November 1, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
An ongoing, decade-long research collaboration supporting the future of New Brunswick’s primary hydroelectric facility has been recognized with a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Synergy Award for Innovation. Among this year’s recipients are Dr. Allen Curry, a professor of biology, forestry and environmental management at the University of New Brunswick...
Read the full postUNB researchers will advance national cybersecurity knowledge and capabilities
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: October 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Three cybersecurity projects led by the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are among the 20 research and development, commercialization and training projects that will receive a total of $11.2 million in funding from the recently established National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC). The funding bundle, announced today, represents the first major research investment by the NCC under the Cyber...
Read the full postFeiber Omana inducted into UNB Faculty of Management Wall of Fame
UNB Newsroom
Posted: October 27, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Dr. Devashis Mitra, dean of the Faculty of Management at UNB, Feiber Omana and Dr. Paul J. Mazerolle, UNB president and vice-chancellor. When Feiber Omana (BBA’06) first came to the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Fredericton campus as an international student from Colombia, he worked two jobs to make ends meet. Not only did he do that, but he also finished that first year with...
Read the full postCheyenne Joseph awarded Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
Angie Deveau
Posted: October 26, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Cheyenne Joseph, the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Piluwitahasuwin, was recently awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for her exceptional contributions in the fields of nursing, rehabilitation, education and research and for her unwavering commitment to the advancement of Mi'kmaq wellness and culture. Kevin Arseneau, a member of the provincial Legislative Assembly...
Read the full postArtist-in-residence shares the magic of New Brunswick’s creative scene
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: October 25, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Lance Blakney (BA ’14) is a talented photographer, filmmaker, lighting designer and general creative. A proud member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, they are now the culture and media studies artist-in-residence at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) with a simple formula for success. “You have to learn the rules to break the rules. I'm here to help [students] break those...
Read the full postUNB director of drama will receive Playhouse award, debut new play
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: October 23, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Len Falkenstein accepting his award from Tania Breen, Vice-President of the Fredericton Playhouse's Board of Directors. This evening, Oct. 23, Len Falkenstein will receive an award for nearly 25 years of contributions to the Fredericton theatre community, but it is not a lifetime achievement award that means he is slowing down. In two weeks, he has a new play being staged, a testament to a...
Read the full postFree tuition contest gives winner ‘peace of mind’
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: October 19, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
It was mid-June when Sam Kyataka, in his final year of high school, found out he was the winner of the University of New Brunswick (UNB) annual free tuition contest. He was sitting in class at Fredericton High School when he was called to the office, “I thought I was in trouble,” he said. Like many students entering their first year at UNB, Sam entered the contest online. “I...
Read the full postUNB and PSAC-PTSU sign collective agreement
UNB Newsroom
Posted: October 18, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Photo: Front row left to right: Erin Fyfe, Raphaëlle Valay-Nadeau, Melissa Hannah, Dawn Dignam, Jennifer Sutton, Tanya Pitt. Back row left to right: Dax MacLean, Bruce Miller, Petra Hauf (On screen), Paul Mazerolle, Chris Miller and Jake Calder. The University of New Brunswick (UNB) and Public Service Alliance of Canada Local 60551, Professional and Technical Staff Union (PTSU), which...
Read the full postUNB students make the world more sustainable, one small action at a time
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: October 17, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
These six students at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are finding ways big and small to impact the environment. Here are some of their easy, innovative and inspiring tips to help you go green during Sustainability Month in October. Madiha KantrooMaster of environmental management, Fredericton campus “It shouldn’t take a disaster to realize we’re doing something...
Read the full postUNB celebrates graduates and installs new chancellor
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: October 16, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) will honour the achievements of 724 fall graduates at convocation ceremonies on Oct. 19 in Fredericton and Oct. 20 in Saint John. Three hundred and sixteen people will be awarded bachelor’s degrees, 387 master’s degrees and 21 will earn the highest academic honour, a PhD. Installation of the Chancellor H. Wade MacLauchlan (LLB’81) will be...
Read the full postStatement from UNB’s President
Paul J. Mazerolle
Posted: October 13, 2023 11:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Dear students, faculty and staff: I am deeply saddened by events in the Middle East this past week and I acknowledge the impact this has had on members of the UNB community. My thoughts are with everyone affected, including members of our UNB community with loved ones in the region. I want our students, faculty and staff who are impacted by these events to know that we are here to support them....
Read the full postUNB, NBCC will develop digital pathways program with $1 million gift from J.D. Irving, Limited
UNB Newsroom
Posted: October 13, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
Photo: Adrienne Oldford, executive director of the McKenna Institute, announced the new digital pathways program at an event Oct. 12 in Fredericton. The McKenna Institute, University of New Brunswick (UNB) in Saint John and the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) have announced the development of a new digital pathways program for industry-related careers, made possible through a $1 million...
Read the full postAdrian Tout's journey: From UNB student to Google Maps innovator
Angie Deveau
Posted: October 12, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Adrian Tout, a University of New Brunswick (UNB) alumnus (MScE’97) and Product Partnership lead at Google, shows what can be accomplished by dreaming big, taking risks and pushing the limits of technology. Last month, he shared his story and insights at the launch of UNB’s department of geodesy and geomatics engineering seminar series. During his lecture on Sept. 15, Tout delved...
Read the full postMeet Chancellor Wade MacLauchlan, UNB’s ‘Volunteer in Chief’
Mark Leger
Posted: October 11, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
Wade MacLauchlan has a long history at the University of New Brunswick (UNB): student, fundraiser, faculty member, dean of law and now chancellor. And the symbol of that continuity is a humble coffee cup given to him at a university fundraising meeting at the Hoyt fire hall decades ago and something he still drinks from to this day. “Carl Tompkins (the dean of science at the Saint John...
Read the full postUNB welcomes its first Fulbright Canada Research Chair
Marcia Seitz-Ehler
Posted: October 10, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
UNB’s faculty of computer science and McKenna Institute recently welcomed Dr. Xun Ge as UNB’s first Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Digital Transformation. Ge is an accomplished scholar in learning design and technologies and a professor and incoming chair in the department of learning technologies at the University of North Texas. During her semester at UNB, Ge is expanding her...
Read the full postPond-Deshpande Centre helps launch network to empower women and non-binary entrepreneurs
UNB Newsroom
Posted: October 6, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Photo: left to right, back to front: Gabriella Yapp, SVX; Filsan Farrah, Pillar Non-Profit; Tom Vargas, New Power Labs; Allison Gibson, Spring; Katie Davey, Pond-Deshpande Centre; Sagal Dualeh, Canadian Women's Foundation; Vanessa Paesani, Pond-Deshpande Centre; Melanie Rupp, WeBC; Helen Zhou, SVX. The Pond-Deshpande Centre (PDC) at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) is one of a group of...
Read the full postPrestigious international scholarship in memory of Lady Vi enters second year
UNB Newsroom
Posted: October 5, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Photo: Inaugural Lady Vi Scholar, Arushi Sabnis stands with the Max Aitken, president of the Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation and Charlotte Aitken, board member, in front of a portrait of the Aitken's grandmother, Lady Violet (Vi) Aitken, at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery during a Beaverbrook Scholars celebration on Sept. 29, 2023. The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is pleased to celebrate its...
Read the full postUNB alumnus Dr. Alan Cherrington to receive honorary Doctor of Science
UNB Newsroom
Posted: October 5, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Dr. Alan Cherrington will receive an honorary Doctor of Science at The University of New Brunswick Fredericton campus’s 69th Convocation Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 19. Dr. Cherrington is a UNB alumnus, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 1967. He earned both a Master of Science in physiology (1969) and PhD in physiology (1973) from the University of Toronto. He completed his...
Read the full postUNB's newest Piluwitahasuwin will lead Indigenous engagement and outreach
Angie Deveau
Posted: October 4, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Cheyenne Joseph, an Indigenous advocate, leader and trailblazer, will be officially installed as the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) newest Piluwitahasuwin, associate vice president of Indigenous engagement on Oct. 10. With a background in Indigenous education, cultural revitalization and community empowerment, Joseph brings knowledge and experience to steer the university in its...
Read the full postUNB announces Dr. Petra Hauf as Provost and Vice-President Academic
UNB Newsroom
Posted: October 3, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Petra Hauf as UNB’s Provost and Vice-President Academic. As UNB’s current Vice-President Saint John, Dr. Hauf has proven to be an exceptional leader and advocate for UNB and I look forward to having her begin this new role on November 13. Dr. Hauf came to Canada in 2006 through the Canada Research Chair program where...
Read the full postUNB research week celebrates a diversity of work that makes our communities stronger
Mark Leger
Posted: October 3, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
In an article published in April in the leading journal, Nature, University of New Brunswick (UNB) associate professor Dr. Anthony Taylor was part of a team that reported on new research that shows that forests with a diverse mix of tree species are ideal for carbon sequestration, a crucial element in mitigating climate change. Like a forest with a mix of trees that create a healthier...
Read the full postCheyenne Joseph on the cultural practices of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony
Angie Deveau
Posted: September 28, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
To honour residential school survivors and remember the children who did not return home, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) will host a National Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremony on Sept. 30. This commemorative event will take place on the Fredericton campus and livestream on the Saint John campus. As we approach the third year of this ceremony, there remains a need for understanding...
Read the full postNB-IRDT and Under One Sky to research impact of Aboriginal Head Start program
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: September 27, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
One of over 100 non-profit Friendship Centres in Canada, Under One Sky Friendship Centre supports Indigenous children aged 2-5 years (and their families) in the Fredericton area. Through their Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities (AHSUNC) program, the children complete activities that encourage social, emotional, physical and spiritual growth to better prepare them to enter...
Read the full postStudents provide support to peers facing mental health challenges
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 27, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
As peer supporters at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Amanda Smith and James Martin provide confidential help to students experiencing mental health challenges. As people with lived experience, they listen, share and offer resources. Smith is a fifth-year mature bachelor of arts (BA) student majoring in psychology and student union president on the Fredericton campus. She has also...
Read the full postUNB welcomes 2023-24 Schulich Leaders to campus
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 27, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Photo of Hannah Kamogawa The University of New Brunswick (UNB) welcomes to campus the 2023-24 recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship, Canada’s most coveted science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) scholarship. Out of a pool of 350,000 potential candidates across Canada, more than 1,400 students were nominated, only 100 of whom received this celebrated...
Read the full postUNB announces 2023-24 Beaverbrook Scholars
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 22, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is pleased to announce the 2023-24 recipients of the Beaverbrook Scholars Award: Vera Chen, Carlie Rogers and Analissa Salmon. Valued at $50,000 over four years, the annual award is given to three outstanding graduates of New Brunswick high schools who display high academic ability, financial need and contribution to their communities. “It is my...
Read the full postHalifax event will feature former First Lady Michelle Obama
UNB Newsroom
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 postSisters of Charity want UNB scholarship to ‘help make education possible for everyone’
Hilary 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...
Read the full postWorld Alzheimer’s Day: Healthy seniors pilot projects researching dementia in NB and beyond
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: September 20, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
September 21st is World Alzheimer's Day. It is dedicated to raising awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, as well as educating people about the condition and encouraging support for families and individuals living with dementia. To commemorate this day, we highlight a few of our Healthy Seniors Pilot Projects that focus on...
Read the full postA celebration of culture and storytelling at the UNB Fall Indigenous Film Festival
Angie Deveau
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 postUNB students step into another world through study abroad program
Kathleen 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 postHousingNB student spotlight: Meet the students making NB housing research more accessible
Evan Smith, Tara Scott, Karlene Dalzell and Benz Trani
Posted: September 14, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
What is HousingNB? New to P2P in 2023, HousingNB is a student research project led by NB-IRDT that aims to evaluate New Brunswick’s progress towards achieving its share of Canada’s National Housing Strategy (NHS) goals. Released in 2017, the NHS is a 10-year, $82 billion federal plan that aims to help Canadians access housing that meets their needs while reducing homelessness and...
Read the full postUNB initiative has a vision for health and long-term care
Ken 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 postUNB and IGT make a game-changing announcement
Kathleen 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 postUNB Cricket Club: Strong bonds formed through connection and camaraderie
Kathleen 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...
Read the full postUNB jump-starts the school year with orientation week activities
UNB Newsroom
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...
Read the full postUNB program will allow nursing students to graduate in three years
UNB Newsroom
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...
Read the full postToronto Raptors star teaming up with McKenna Institute to help UNB students from Cameroon
UNB Newsroom
Posted: August 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Pascal Siakam has become a star forward with the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a young player in Cameroon with a lot of talent and potential, Siakam’s father always told him not to take a career in basketball for granted. Though things worked out for the two-time all-star and NBA champion, he’s paying it forward with a scholarship program for...
Read the full postUNB brings virtual nursing education to Miramichi and Moncton
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: August 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
New Brunswick needs nurses. That’s why licensed practical nurses (LPNs) working in the Miramichi and Moncton regions now have the option to obtain their registered nursing (RN) certification virtually through the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Learn Where You Live program. “UNB's faculty of nursing is making healthcare education more accessible by using technology to...
Read the full postUNB expertise and innovation supported by new funding
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: August 29, 2023 3:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The Government of Canada will provide more than $2.25 million in financial support for research at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). The government announced the funding bundle on August 29, which comprises 48 separate grants from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research...
Read the full postTimeless tribute: Honouring a century of legacy at Memorial Hall
Angie Deveau
Posted: August 28, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Students lounging at the UNB Art Centre in 1961. On Sept. 8, the UNB Art Centre will commemorate Memorial Hall’s 100th Anniversary. To kick off this celebration, this article shares memories from community members spanning the past century. Named in memory of University of New Brunswick (UNB) graduates and students who fought and died during the First World War, Memorial Hall opened in...
Read the full postThe fourth year of pathways of professions comes to a successful close
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: August 24, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
Each summer since 2020, NB-IRDT has hosted Pathways to Professions – a 13-week experiential learning program that provides post-secondary students in New Brunswick with the opportunity to participate in hands-on, NB-relevant research while attending a full curriculum of networking sessions and skills-boosting workshops. Pathways to Professions (P2P) is an annual highlight for NB-IRDT,...
Read the full postUNB puts big push on bringing big data and AI expertise to industry and community
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: August 23, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
These days, artificial intelligence (AI) and data science are everywhere. From ChatGPT and Alexa to the most advanced research labs, the world increasingly relies on complex processes and vast amounts of data in areas like stock trading, image restoration, translation and developing new medications. At the University of New Brunswick (UNB), a new research institute has been launched to help...
Read the full postEmpowering excellence: UNB and partners unveil the launch of Study NB
Angie Deveau
Posted: August 18, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick (UNB), their government partners and seven other post-secondary institutions in the province have partnered on a shared website portal to boost the population of post-secondary students provincewide and support them on their educational journey. The Study NB platform allows prospective students to navigate various programs and institutions. The site also...
Read the full postSeven ways UNB has helped shape Fredericton
Mark Leger
Posted: August 16, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
The Fredericton 175+ celebrations are underway this month, commemorating the city's anniversary, which was incorporated in 1848. The University of New Brunswick (UNB), founded in 1785, has been a critical part of the development of the province’s capital city. The university has educated the city’s residents, amongst them the leading politicians, entrepreneurs, artists and...
Read the full postDesigning the future of healthcare, today
UNB Newsroom
Posted: August 15, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
Dr. Petra Hauf is the Vice-President Saint John at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). This article originally appeared in the Telegraph-Journal on August 12. In an article that appeared in the May 26 Telegraph Journal, columnist Ken McGeorge spoke to the challenges of recruiting and retaining professional health care staff. He stressed that a supportive workplace culture and effective...
Read the full postBreaking new ground in the health sector
UNB Newsroom
Posted: August 10, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
A significant milestone was reached on UNB’s Saint John campus August 9 with an official groundbreaking at the future location of the new Health and Social Innovation Centre (HSIC). The 65,000 square foot HSIC building will provide a home for UNB’s Integrated Health Initiative, or IHI. The IHI will educate innovative leaders and find bold solutions to tackle the health grand...
Read the full postUNB welcomes nursing students from India to Fredericton
Marcia Seitz-Ehler
Posted: August 9, 2023 1:59:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
This morning, UNB president and vice-chancellor, Dr. Paul J, Mazerolle and Dr. Lorna Butler, the dean of the faculty of nursing on the Fredericton campus, were joined by representatives from the provincial and municipal governments, Horizon Health, Shannex and the Nurses Association of New Brunswick to welcome nursing students and faculty from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) to...
Read the full postCanadian pharmacists journal publishes NB-IRDT research on pharmacist-administered vaccines
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: August 8, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
An NB-IRDT research study recently published in the Canadian Pharmacists Journal projects the health and economic outcomes of using public funding to cover the cost of pharmacists administering pneumonia vaccines (Pneu23) and tetanus boosters (Td/Tdap) to New Brunswick adults (19 years and up). While NB pharmacists are able to provide a wide range of immunizations, many of these are not...
Read the full postLunch and learn - data privacy and AI: What’s the issue?
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: August 2, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
The prevalence of Artificial Intelligence brings with it a wealth of opportunity for many fields, especially data research. However, it also presents several challenges when it comes to privacy and ethics that have the potential to impact the future of data privacy negatively. These challenges must be addressed sooner rather than later. On November 22, 2023, join Dr. Donna Curtis...
Read the full postCall for first-time families to inform NB-IRDT’s expanding research on healthy families, healthy babies
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
Are you a first-time parent whose baby was born in New Brunswick within the last 18 months? If so, our researchers want to learn from your experiences. We are looking for 2-4 New Brunswick parents to join us for 2 virtual meetings (1 hour each, with compensation provided), during which you will have the opportunity to share your valuable insights and lived experience to help our research...
Read the full postArtworks celebrate the rich culture of Wolastoqiyik, Mi'kmaq and Peskotomuhkatiyik traditions
Angie Deveau
Posted: July 26, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
In a celebration of Indigenous culture, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Saint John campus unveiled three artworks in Hazen Hall that pay homage to the rich heritage and distinct perspectives of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi'kmaq and Peskotomuhkatiyik nations. The artworks were created by local Indigenous artists. They include: Wolastoq Song (painting), by Emma Hassencahl-Perley of Neqotkuk...
Read the full postNB pharmacist care clinic program promises increased access to healthcare
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: July 26, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
Hoping to address the long-standing struggle of reliable healthcare access in the province, a 12-month pilot project seeks to revolutionize healthcare services in New Brunswick. Starting on August 1st, 2023, pharmacists will have increased authority to assess chronic conditions and prescribe treatments at two NB pharmacies, with four more locations beginning operations by September 18th....
Read the full postSolarButterfly lands on UNB’s Saint John campus
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: July 24, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
If you happened to be on the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Saint John campus earlier this month, it was hard to miss the Tesla Model X pulling a large butterfly-shaped trailer surrounded by solar panels right in front of the Hans W. Klohn Commons. The SolarButterfly, nicknamed for its solar panel-covered “wings,” is on a mission to demonstrate to the world that...
Read the full postLooking forward: Five more years of research on post-secondary education, training and labour in NB
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: July 20, 2023 12:00:00 PM ADT
Category: DataNB
NB-IRDT is not a government organization, but we are proud to support our provincial government by providing data-informed evidence that can help guide policy discussions and decisions. A new 5-year research contract with the NB Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL) is allowing us to keep doing just that. Since NB-IRDT’s official launch back in 2015, the...
Read the full postMBA students design app to help Port Saint John reduce carbon emissions
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: July 19, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
Photo: Firdavs Nabiev, John Taiwo Omotayo, Rahul Murakkat Purushothaman, Bhanu Vamsi Lekkala and Shanshan Zhang. Port Saint John is on a mission to help reduce the carbon emissions of the businesses that operate on port land and use its facilities. An experienced and skilled group of University of New Brunswick (UNB) students have developed the concept for an app that could help get them...
Read the full postA UNB professor’s ‘pre-retirement’ journey around North America by boat
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: July 18, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
People dream of doing things like travelling around North America by boat when they retire – heading off into the sunset once their work is done. For Allen Curry, it will be his last project before he retires as he embarks on a year-and-a-half trip on the continent’s eastern rivers, lakes and ocean coastline that will bring attention to water issues in communities along his...
Read the full postNew Brunswick tests ground-breaking child’s rights monitoring platform
Hillary Creamer Robinson
Posted: July 13, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Photo: Dr. Ziba Vaghri and her team of researchers have developed GlobalChild, a child's rights monitoring platform being piloted in New Brunswick. The University of New Brunswick is shining 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 final story in the series. A...
Read the full postUNB student learns about cybersecurity and ‘home restaurants’ on tour of Israel
UNB Newsroom
Posted: July 11, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
In the busy city of Beersheba in the Negev desert, Alaba Olawunmi sat in the backyard of a home restaurant taking in the food and culture of Israel for the first time in her life this past March. “The story of Israel is better experienced than it is told,” said Olawunmi. “It was amazing to take it in first-hand and meet so many wonderful people, and a privilege to meet the...
Read the full postUNB and PSAC reach tentative agreement
UNB Newsroom
Posted: July 10, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) and PSAC Local 60551, Professional and Technical Staff Union (PTSU) – a union that represents employees on the Fredericton and Saint John campuses who are employed in various capacities including professional and technical staff positions - have reached a tentative agreement. Collective bargaining has been underway since August 2022 following the...
Read the full postUNB welcomes new governing leaders
UNB Newsroom
Posted: July 7, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Note: The following message was sent to UNB students, faculty and staff on July 7, 2023, from UNB’s President & Vice-Chancellor, Paul J. Mazerolle Dear UNB faculty, staff and students, UNB’s governing leaders play a crucial role in providing strategic direction and oversight of the university to ensure the institution’s success and advancement. A few weeks ago, we announced...
Read the full postCommunity greenhouses will help people access affordable, healthy food
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: July 6, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Max Noël is part of a team of UNB engineering graduates tackling food insecurity with a plan to build innovative community greenhouses. The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is shining 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 third story in the series. A group of...
Read the full postExpertise and ingenuity at UNB limb clinic go hand-in-hand to change lives
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin and Roseleen Kafley
Posted: July 5, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Left to right: Troy Chapman; Wendy Hill, research occupational therapist; Dan Dafonseca, prosthetics research technician; Heather Daley, research prosthetist. Photo credit: Jeremy Elder-Jubelin. Near the bottom of the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Fredericton campus is a small clinic that changes peoples' lives, one prosthesis at a time. Sometimes, a client has a specific request...
Read the full postMcKenna Institute summit brings together New Brunswick’s innovators and entrepreneurs
Mark Leger
Posted: July 4, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
From left to right: Hans Keirstead, CEO of AIVITA Biomedical Inc.; Adrienne Oldford, executive director, The McKenna Institute; Frank McKenna, Benefactor, The McKenna Institute; Dr. Paul Mazerolle, president and vice-chancellor, UNB. Photo credit: UNB Media Services. For most people, talk of digital innovation makes them think about software development and smartphones, not farming and...
Read the full postNew research chair augments advanced 3D metal printing expertise
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: July 4, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) has advanced its leadership in materials engineering with the appointment of a new research chair. Dr. Hamed Asgari will take up a five-year term as the Lockheed Martin Research Chair in Additive Manufacturing, joining the team at UNB’s Marine Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (MAMCE). As chair, Dr. Asgari will support the development of...
Read the full postJustice 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...
Read the full postRecognizing Indigenous History Month at UNB
UNB Newsroom
Posted: May 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
The UNB community will commemorate National Indigenous History Month in June and honour the remarkable contributions of the Wabanaki people in New Brunswick. Transforming intentional thinking into meaningful action is a crucial element in the university’s UNB Toward 2030 strategic vision. Piluwitahasuwawsuwakon, which means allowing our thinking to change so that action will follow in a...
Read the full postUNB and JDI announce 2023 leadership scholarship recipients
UNB Newsroom
Posted: May 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick and J.D. Irving, Limited are pleased to announce the 2023 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 among the university's most prestigious awards. “Supporting capable young New Brunswickers with...
Read the full postUNB and the McKenna Institute to Host Fulbright Canada Visiting Scholar
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: May 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) will be home to a new Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Digital Transformation. It will be housed in UNB’s faculty of computer science, enabling collaborative opportunities that advance artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science knowledge. They are jointly hosted by the Faculty of Computer Science and funded by UNB’s McKenna...
Read the full postUNB, CPSA launch first sales exam centre in Atlantic Canada
Marcia Seitz-Ehler
Posted: May 30, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
On May 25, government, university and business leaders gathered at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) in uptown Saint John to celebrate its new Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA) licensed exam centre. The enhanced collaboration between UNB and CPSA, the national governing body for sales professionals, will benefit students and companies in Atlantic Canada. An easily accessible...
Read the full postFirst students to graduate from new BH program appreciate well-rounded, innovative education
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: May 26, 2023 1:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) first cohort of bachelor of health (BH) students are off to become the next generation of health professionals, advocates and communicators to help solve the grand challenges we face in healthcare today. Launched in 2020 as part of the Integrated Health Initiative at UNB Saint John, the BH program is a four-year interdisciplinary program focused on...
Read the full postGraduate retention in NB: Supplementary report on graduates in social work
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: May 26, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
Social workers and community service workers provide access to social services, address broad social issues and help individuals in their pursuit for well-being. They help with life’s most difficult moments – when help is needed most. Between an aging population, economic hardship and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Brunswickers have faced some incredible...
Read the full postNovel way to sort chicks wins top honours at 2023 Product Design and Development Competition
UNB Newsroom
Posted: May 25, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) J Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management and Entrepreneurship has announced the winners of the RBC Product Design and Development Competition, which took place on March 30 as part of the Engineering Design Symposium. UNB’s annual Engineering Design Symposium gives final-year engineering students from all disciplines, including Product...
Read the full postUNB expands partnership with Vietnamese business school
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: May 25, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) Saint John campus will experience an influx this fall of business students from Foreign Trade University (FTU), a globally esteemed university in Hanoi, Vietnam, with satellite campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and Quảng Ninh. Participating students, who will have already completed two years of business studies at FTU, will finish their degrees at UNB and...
Read the full postFormer Prime Minister and President of Guyana receives Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award from UNB
Kelly Anderson
Posted: May 24, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Samuel Hinds (BScCHE’67, DSc’94), the Guyanese Ambassador to the U.S. and former prime minister and president of Guyana, visited his alma mater in Fredericton last week, where he was honoured with the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award and inducted into the Engineering Wall of Fame at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). Born and raised in Guyana, Ambassador Hinds came to UNB...
Read the full postUNB and Fredericton Police Force partner with 529 Garage to reduce bike theft
Marisa Lancione
Posted: May 23, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
In North America, a bike is stolen every 30 seconds. Less than five per cent of bikes are returned and less than one per cent of stolen bikes are reported. In an attempt to change those statistics, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Fredericton and the Fredericton Police Force are teaming up with 529 Garage, a comprehensive bike registry and recovery program that aims to reduce bicycle...
Read the full postNB-IRDT Director awarded the Donald G Dennison Award for public administration
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: May 20, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
As New Brunswickers, we value what makes our home unique – tight-knit communities, natural resources, bilingualism and Maritime culture. However, being different from other provinces means that New Brunswick cannot expect the programs and policies that have boosted prosperity and growth elsewhere will do the same for us. New Brunswick is often overshadowed in federal legislation by...
Read the full postBe bold, be brave, be tenacious: UNB valedictorian Brandon Saulnier says
UNB Newsroom
Posted: May 17, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Valedictorian Brandon Saulnier will address spring 2023 graduates in the faculties of computer science and engineering on the Fredericton campus. “Be bold, be brave, be tenacious and be proud of who you are. Leave UNB a better place than when you found it.” Those are the words Saulnier chose to live by throughout his time at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). A deeply active...
Read the full postWith grace and compassion: UNB valedictorian is ready to change the world
UNB Newsroom
Posted: May 17, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
"I remember feeling deep pride and appreciation for the community that welcomed me so wholeheartedly in my first year. I remember standing in the bleachers, looking around, thinking ‘This is UNB; this is a family waiting to be found.” This is just one of Callum Hunter’s reflections of her time at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). Graduating with a bachelor of philosophy...
Read the full postA kinesiology grad travelled 4,000 kilometres to find her home at UNB
UNB Newsroom
Posted: May 16, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
A chance presentation by a University of New Brunswick (UNB) recruiter in her home country of Trinidad set valedictorian Amy Thomson on a path to New Brunswick. “I had never heard of UNB but was immediately drawn to the close-knit community the presenter described,” the kinesiology grad explained. In Grade 10, Thomson was selected to attend a recruitment presentation and before the...
Read the full postFirst Wolastoqey valedictorian encourages future students to get involved in campus life
UNB Newsroom
Posted: May 16, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Kianna Bear-Hetherington says the University of New Brunswick helped her reconnect with her Indigenous roots. She is graduating with a bachelor of science in environmental and natural resources (ENR) with a major in water resource management. The environmental focus of her studies gave her purpose in her work with the land. “In high school, I never had the opportunity to experience that...
Read the full postUNB celebrates award recipients at spring graduation ceremonies
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: May 15, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
This week marks the culmination of years of work by so many, as the University of New Brunswick (UNB) gathers to celebrate the 2023 spring graduation May 17, 18 and 19. UNB congratulates the 1,655 graduates who have worked incredibly hard to achieve this milestone. This year, 1,322 students will receive bachelor’s degrees, 335 students will receive master’s degrees, and 20 students...
Read the full postUNB-led research project aims to improve access to mammograms for Arabic-speaking refugee women
Marisa Lancione
Posted: May 15, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
In Canada, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. The probability of survival at least five years after diagnosis is 88 percent. Over the past decades, breast cancer's mortality rate has decreased, partly because of early detection through screening. However, despite Canada’s universal health-care system and provincially led breast cancer screening...
Read the full postInternational awareness day for chronic immunological and neurological diseases
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: May 12, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
May 12 is International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases. What better opportunity to catch up on publications you may have missed that explore a prominent autoimmune condition in New Brunswick? Health researchers at NB-IRDT have been focusing on multiple sclerosis over the years, and their peer-reviewed findings are publicly available: Neighbourhood...
Read the full postSaint John Regional Hospital Foundation invests $100,000 in nursing education
Eric Marks
Posted: May 11, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) and the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation are pleased to announce a gift of $100,000 in support of education for nurses at Horizon Health Network’s Saint John Regional Hospital. The Foundation’s gift will establish the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation Transforming Health Care Fund. The announcement was made on May 11 in celebration...
Read the full postThree nursing school graduates reflect on their experience in UNB programs
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: May 11, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Nursing isn't just a job; it's a calling and passion, led by dedicated people who work tirelessly to heal the sick and comfort the hurting. From community based primary health care to the emergency room and intensive care unit, nurses are the unsung heroes and backbone of the healthcare system. Although nursing is a demanding profession, those called to it find great satisfaction in making a...
Read the full postUNB's Saint John valedictorian offers advice to future students
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: May 10, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
“It’s okay to figure things out as you go. As long as you’re striving towards your goals and doing things you love, everything will work out.” That is one of the lessons valedictorian Clara Kelly learned during her time at the University of New Brunswick. Kelly is graduating with a bachelor of nursing degree and addressing the spring 2023 graduates in the faculties of...
Read the full postMcKenna’s bold vision featured nationally, cites New Brunswick’s “vibrant tech ecosystem”
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: May 9, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
New Brunswickers know that, in the words of Frank McKenna, we are “rocking the world of digital transformation” with initiatives like the McKenna Institute. Recent news coverage shows the province is being recognized on the national stage for its world-leading work. Institute founder Frank McKenna was recently featured by The Globe and Mail European correspondent and news veteran...
Read the full postEaton family renews Fredrik S. Eaton Chair in Canadian Army Studies
Eric Marks
Posted: May 4, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) and the Catherine and Fredrik Eaton Charitable Foundation are pleased to announce a gift of $1 million to make permanent the Fredrik S. Eaton Chair in Canadian Army Studies. The chair is housed within the Brigadier Milton F. Gregg, VC, Centre for the Study of War and Society on UNB’s Fredericton campus. A UNB alumnus, Dr. Fredrik S. Eaton, O.C.,...
Read the full postPathways to professions 2023 is here
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: May 3, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
When NB-IRDT decided to launch Pathways to Professions (P2P) back in 2020, we were faced with so much uncertainty. COVID-19 restrictions were in place, our employees were working from home, and we did not know if we could successfully run a brand new experiential program online, especially since we had only planned to host our program in-person. Three years later, we are so glad we never gave...
Read the full postUNB to honour valedictorians and professors at 2023 spring graduation ceremonies
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: May 3, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
At the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) graduation ceremonies in Fredericton and Saint John, five valedictorians will address UNB’s graduating classes of 2023. The university will also honour three outstanding professors. Kianna Bear-Hetherington Valedictorian Kianna Bear-Hetherington will address students in the faculties of forestry and environmental management, nursing and...
Read the full postSolutions for warehouses and sorting chicks win top awards at 2023 RBC Student Pitch Competition
UNB Newsroom
Posted: May 2, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) J Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management & Entrepreneurship has announced the winners of its 17th annual RBC Student Pitch Competition, which took place on Apr. 4. After taking place virtually for the past three years, this year’s competition was hosted in person at the Wu Conference Centre. During the event, the top 16 finalists had...
Read the full postHow to improve Indigenous maternal health outcomes? Bring midwifery back to heal communities
Marisa Lancione
Posted: April 28, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
In 2022, Pilick, Kingsclear First Nation, a Wolastoqey community located 15 kilometres west of Fredericton, saw its first home birth in 85 years. The return of home births like this is a recent occurrence in Fredericton and the surrounding areas, made possible only because midwifery services are again available to families. While New Brunswick has publicly funded midwifery since 2016, access...
Read the full postWhere are NBCC graduates going?
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: April 28, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
Here in New Brunswick, we often hear about young workers eager to move away to other provinces for economic benefit. However, we don’t often hear about where young people who choose to stay in NB end up after graduation and what factors influence their decision. A recent report by NB-IRDT researchers, Retention and Mobility of NBCC Graduates, takes an in-depth look at New Brunswick...
Read the full postUNB Announces Currie Scholars for 2023-24
UNB Newsroom
Posted: April 27, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Four outstanding high school students are winners of the prestigious Currie Undergraduate Scholarships at the University of New Brunswick. The scholarships, valued at $65,000 each, were established in 2004 by one of Canada’s most accomplished business leaders and philanthropists, UNB Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Richard J. Currie, who was a Beaverbrook scholar as a young man. Each year, the...
Read the full postUNB international students secure jobs after completing new certificate program
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: April 25, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
A new international student certificate program offered at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) is helping students begin their new lives in Canada and secure work placements in their field of study. In an effort to strengthen and evolve relationships between employers and international students, the Career Development and Employment Centre (CDEC) partnered with the International Student...
Read the full postSupporting new parents: Analyzing the effectiveness of the healthy families, healthy babies home visiting program
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: April 24, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
Life can be stressful; this is something most New Brunswickers have experienced at one point or another. The rising cost of living, the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty about the future are just a few of the factors making life more challenging than it needs to be. Now imagine the added pressure of starting a new family, including being pregnant for the first time, learning to breastfeed, and...
Read the full postWomen's rugby and law leaders among those celebrated at UNB Alumni Awards
UNB Newsroom
Posted: April 24, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
What do a medical student, World Rugby Council finance chair and founder of the Queer Studies Association of Canada have in common? They are all University of New Brunswick (UNB) graduates and now they are also recipients of Proudly UNB Awards. This diverse and impressive group is joining other UNB alumni at the Associated Alumni Proudly UNB Awards, which honour UNB alumni for outstanding...
Read the full postUNB and Unifor Local 4504 sign collective agreement
UNB Newsroom
Posted: April 21, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) and Unifor Local 4504, which represents 118 members of the General Labour and Trade (GLTA) and 200 members of the Secretaries, Accountants, Library Assistants, and Clerks (SALAC), signed a collective agreement on April 11, 2023. “It’s a four-year agreement and I think, speaking for the membership, everyone is fairly satisfied with what we came...
Read the full postUnstoppable determination: UNB student creates a better world for students
UNB Newsroom
Posted: April 21, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Rose with Kordell Walsh (president of UNBSU), Postsecondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Trevor Holder and Premier Blaine Higgs. When Rose Grant began at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), she knew she wanted to study political science, but she never imagined she would be a voice for others on Parliament Hill, creating policies and advocating for student issues at the national...
Read the full postYouthSucceedNB: Meet the students researching support services for emerging young adults in NB
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: April 20, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
What is YouthSucceedNB? YouthSucceedNB is a Future GNB research stream focused on how youth in New Brunswick can best be supported as they emerge into adulthood. Led by the Department of Social Development, the student team spent Summer 2022 examining the newly implemented Child and Youth Well-Being Act, which involved them looking at different avenues of Child and Youth Services in the...
Read the full postDiving into the data: COPD diagnoses in NB
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: April 19, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
Working with population data lets researchers do some amazing things, like measure the prevalence of chronic diseases in New Brunswick to help with provincial healthcare planning. When decision makers know what proportion of the population is impacted by a disease, they can better allocate resources to meet New Brunswickers’ health needs. However, working with data isn’t always...
Read the full postUNB to help expand Canadian platform for federated AI-powered insights in genomics and precision health
UNB Newsroom
Posted: April 17, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Today, a Canadian consortium led by DNAstack, and including the University of New Brunswick (UNB), is announcing the launch of a new project to expand the development of a software platform to enable federated, AI-powered insights across networks of genomics and health data. The Canadian Platform for Genomics & Precision Health (CP4GPH) is a $14.5M initiative co-funded by Digital that brings...
Read the full postCreating safe and inclusive spaces for all students to learn and grow
UNB Newsroom
Posted: April 14, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Two students at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) have put their heart into creating a new initiative that focuses on educating students on Indigenous rights, history and ways of life. During the 2022-23 academic year, Shilin Pentz and Arnab Mehfuz Taranga were team leads for their work-study placements at Heart to Heart, a program which bridges the gap between Indigenous and...
Read the full postExploring the dynamics of population movement in NB
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: April 13, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
New Brunswick is a province that has been experiencing a remarkable transformation over the past few years, with many changes taking place that are reshaping the landscape of this vibrant region. One of the most notable developments is the surge in population that has taken place here, with more and more people flocking to the province to make it their home. NB-IRDT has been closely tracking...
Read the full postThe McKenna Institute announces $200,000 gift from Wesley and Patricia Armour Foundation in support of digital literacy
UNB Newsroom
Posted: April 13, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) is pleased to announce a $200,000 gift from the Wesley and Patricia Armour Foundation in support of digital literacy for underserved youth in the Moncton region. This gift will support the growing Promise Partnership Digital Literacy Initiative, first announced in October 2022. UNB has provided successful peer-to-peer mentoring and...
Read the full postUNB and Habitat for Humanity invite community to donate gently used household items
UNB Newsroom
Posted: April 13, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
As a leader in sustainability and environmental stewardship across universities in Canada, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) addresses the world’s environmental crisis in a holistic way, one that not only acts on social injustice but also considers the economic, cultural and social well-being of our community. Continuing its commitment to environmentalism, UNB Sustainability will...
Read the full postEqualityNB student spotlight: Meet the students supporting the work for equality in NB
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: April 6, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
What is EqualityNB? EqualityNB is a Future GNB research stream focused on advocating for equality for frequently marginalized populations in New Brunswick. Led by the Women’s Equality Branch of GNB, the student team spent Summer 2022 coming up with ways to revitalize the province’s Equality Profile, a tool used to track information on equity in New Brunswick in relation to nine...
Read the full postUNB to grant five honorary degrees during May graduation ceremonies
UNB Newsroom
Posted: April 5, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
What do a physician, filmmaker, business leader, broadcaster and NHL hockey player all have in common? These outstanding individuals exemplify the values cherished by The University of New Brunswick’s academic community, and each will receive honorary degrees during the University’s spring graduation ceremonies in Fredericton and Saint John from May 17 to 19, 2023. Mary Conley will...
Read the full postUNB nurse practitioner student wins award of excellence for New Brunswick
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
The Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada recently awarded the University of New Brunswick (UNB) nurse practitioner student (NPS) Jennifer Elliott the Student Provincial and Territorial Award of Excellence for New Brunswick. This award recognizes NPSs who have shown excellence as leaders and advocates in practice, research or education. Elliott gained significant recognition among her peers...
Read the full postUNB welcomes two Ukrainian women to the procurement services office team
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Facing language and cultural barriers, Galina Kyrychuk and Oksana Plyta, stepped foot on Canadian soil with their families for the first time last fall, seeking refuge from the ongoing war in Ukraine. With support from the non-profit organization Boaz Global, the two Ukrainian women found a host family in Fredericton, New Brunswick, where they currently live with their children. When they...
Read the full postUNB law students help people change legal names and gender markers
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 30, 2023 1:55:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
For many transgender people, changing their name and gender marker can be lengthy and complicated. However, law students at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are helping with this daunting process. As part of the Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) UNB Chapter, UNB law students serve clients seeking to change their names and gender markers through the Imprint Trans Identification...
Read the full postUNB research team looks at big data and AI for individualized rehabilitation
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 29, 2023 12:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
How can we use leading-edge computing techniques like big data and artificial intelligence (AI) to make life better for one person at a time? That question has preoccupied Dr. Jon Sensinger for more than 15 years and it’s a question he will ask parliamentarians to consider on March 29 at a Parliamentary Health Research Caucus event in Ottawa about AI and machine learning. This event,...
Read the full postImproving the social determinants of health through meaningful work placements
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 28, 2023 4:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
Julia Kaine (BA’22) was in her fourth year of her bachelor of arts degree in communications at the University of New Brunswick's (UNB) Saint John campus when she heard a student in the Social Sciences in Practicum course, SOCS 4501, present on the experiential education aspect of the class. Julia thought it sounded interesting and knew it was a class she wanted to take, so she reached...
Read the full postEight students join list of UNB Sir Howard Douglas Scholars
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 28, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) inducted eight students as Sir Howard Douglas Scholars in recognition of their outstanding involvement, not only at UNB but also in their local and international communities. “Sir Howard Douglas Scholars go on to achieve continued success both in academic endeavours and in contributing to the success of others,” said Dr. Paul J. Mazerolle,...
Read the full postUNB REDS rookie goalie leads team to U Cup victory, wins big
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 27, 2023 4:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick REDS men’s hockey team was ablaze this season, taking home the 2023 U Sports University Cup in a shutout against the University of Alberta Golden Bears on March 19. After a scoreless first period, the REDS turned up the heat and ended the game in a 3-0 shutout. UNB head coach Gardiner MacDougall led the team to victory, the REDS’ ninth win in the...
Read the full postUNB engineering student project aims to protect dykelands in Atlantic Canada
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 27, 2023 11:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
More than 300 years ago, the Acadians first designed and constructed dykelands along the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia for flood and agricultural protection from the salty sea. Some of these dykes, which the federal government upgraded in the 1950s, are still in place today. As global temperatures continue to increase, sea levels in Atlantic Canada also rise due to the...
Read the full postNew funding supports next-generation nuclear research at UNB
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 24, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Thanks to new financial support, the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Centre for Nuclear Energy Research (CNER) will upgrade key scientific equipment, improving its research capabilities for current and next-generation nuclear power generation. The CNER will receive $1,928,005 million from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and $173,595 from the New Brunswick Innovation...
Read the full postRecruitNB student spotlight: Meet the students investigating labour gaps in NB's public service
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: March 23, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: DataNB
What is RecruitNB? RecruitNB is a Future GNB research stream focused on identifying current and future labour gaps within one of New Brunswick’s largest employers: the Government of New Brunswick. Led by the Department of Finance and Treasury Board, the student team spent Summer 2022 collecting and analyzing data to help inform future employment policies and hiring practices. RecruitNB...
Read the full postUNB alum seizes opportunity to travel to Antarctica to film colossal squid
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 22, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The colossal squid lives in the deep Southern Ocean and scientists believe it is the world’s largest squid species, measuring 10 to 12 metres and weighing up to 750 kilograms or more. However, much of the biology and ecology of the species is undiscovered and attempts to capture an image of this mysterious sea creature have so far been unsuccessful. In fact, no one has ever seen it...
Read the full postCampaign cabinet formed to realize the vision of UNB’s Integrated Health Initiative
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 21, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is making a transformational investment in the future of healthcare in New Brunswick. Through the creation of a new Bachelor of Health degree program and dynamic healthcare and research partnerships housed in a state-of-the-art building, UNB’s Integrated Health Initiative (IHI) will positively change healthcare now and in the future. While some...
Read the full postUNB economics students solve real-world challenges in the first year
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 21, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Two students at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are among the first cohort to apply what they learn in their economics class to solve real-world issues starting as early as the first semester of their undergraduate degree. Last fall, these students were enrolled in Dr. Constantine Passaris’ principles of microeconomics course on UNB’s Fredericton campus. Passaris, who was...
Read the full postUNB, NBCC and Marshall Skills Academy create new innovative programs to support manufacturing industry
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 16, 2023 12:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
Provincial government funding of $6.87 million is helping the University of New Brunswick (UNB), the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) and Marshall Skills Academy deliver a work-integrated learning model aimed at New Brunswick’s workforce in the manufacturing sector. The funding supports manufacturing, technology and engineering programs and their associated qualifications. It also...
Read the full postLecture to explore life of James Barry in 19th-century Nova Scotia
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 9, 2023 11:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
Best known as a miller, fiddler, printer, avid reader and overall curmudgeon, James Barry (1822-1906) lived in Six Mile Brook, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, in the 19th century. For 56 years, he kept a meticulous diary documenting daily life in the community, recounting his domestic life as well as his radical, evangelical politics and freethought spiritualism. Barry’s diary provides a...
Read the full postThe McKenna Institute and UNB announce $300,000 gift toward digital sustainability
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 9, 2023 10:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
The McKenna Institute and the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are pleased to announce a $300,000 commitment from Sackville, N.B. business and community leaders Jane and Mike Wilson in support of digital sustainability in New Brunswick, as well as environmental sustainability through a digital lens. This gift funds the Wilson-McKenna Fellow in Digital Sustainability and the Frank McKenna...
Read the full postKinesiology students apply classroom learning in the community at long-term care homes
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 8, 2023 1:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
When students from the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Physical Activity and Aging class had the opportunity to visit older adults living in a variety of long-term care settings and retirement residences, it gave them hands-on experience and a greater appreciation for what they were learning in the classroom. “I distinctly remember the first day looking at the number of...
Read the full postCollaborations in India create new global opportunities for New Brunswick students
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 6, 2023 4:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
On Feb. 4, the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) president and vice-chancellor, Paul J. Mazerolle, had the honour of participating in the Evening with Legends panel at the Deshpande Foundation’s 14th Development Dialogue in Hubballi, Karnataka, India. Mazerolle shared the stage with other esteemed speakers, including Infosys founder N. R. Narayana Murthy, iMerit Technology CEO...
Read the full postUNB OCRC strengthens its research capacity
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 2, 2023 3:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
The Off-site Construction Research Centre (OCRC) at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) enters its next phase of expansion and welcomes funding support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), OSCO Construction Group (OSCO) and New Brunswick Innovation Fund (NBIF). ACOA’s investment of $1,324,579 makes this nearly $2.8 million project possible. The project leverages...
Read the full postExperiential learning programs provide students with a competitive advantage
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 1, 2023 8:45:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
In today’s world, students thrive on having opportunities to dig in and get their hands dirty. They look for the most impactful way to enhance their degrees and they want to make a difference in their communities and beyond. With that in mind, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) has put experiential education at the forefront of its strategic vision. As one of Canada's top-ranked...
Read the full post2023 BOOST: Ideation Camp, hosted by UNB, aims to develop sustainable solutions to climate change
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 28, 2023 3:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
From March 16 to 20, the 2023 BOOST: Ideation Camp organized by the City of Fredericton in partnership with the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) J Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management & Entrepreneurship (JHSC) and faculty of computer science, the New Brunswick Community College and Ignite, will develop sustainable solutions to climate change. This innovative competition...
Read the full postUNB honours trailblazing lawyer and civil rights pioneer, Abraham Beverley Walker
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 28, 2023 11:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
UNB and the City of Saint John formalize the naming of Abraham B. Walker Way on Saint John campus The University of New Brunswick (UNB), in collaboration with the City of Saint John, is in the process of formalizing the name of a previously unnamed roadway. Abraham B. Walker Way will be the first roadway on the Saint John campus dedicated to a person. “Abraham Beverley Walker was a civil...
Read the full postDiscipline and resilience is taking UNB engineering graduate to 2024 Paralympics
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 27, 2023 3:50:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
In 2012, Alexandre Hayward was a competitive hockey player experiencing his draft year for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). While playing spring hockey in Quebec City, his life changed forever when an accident on the ice left him paralyzed from the neck down. At the age of 16 and suffering from an incomplete spinal cord injury, Hayward’s aspirations to pursue...
Read the full postFilling in the gaps for Canada’s aging veterans
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: February 27, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: DataNB
When it comes to sources of Veteran data in Canada, the primary resource has been Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). However, this data may be limited; it is estimated that Veterans using VAC services only account for 19% of Canada’s Veteran population. Furthermore, most of the data from VAC comes from Veterans released from service after 1998, leaving a gap in the data for older...
Read the full postInvitationNB student spotlight: Meet the students measuring New Brunswickers’ pride in their province
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: February 27, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: DataNB
What is InvitationNB? InvitationNB is a Future GNB research stream focused on revitalizing tourism in New Brunswick. Led by the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, the student team spent Summer 2022 contributing to GNB’s vision to showcase New Brunswick as the best place to visit, the best place to live, and ultimately the top vacation destination within Atlantic Canada. The...
Read the full postNew nursing initiative combines work and education, provides salary and tuition support
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 24, 2023 2:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
In the photo from L-R: Hon. Trevor Holder, Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour; Ann Drennan, Vice-President Academic, Innovation and Student Affairs, NBCC; Brenda Kinney, Vice-President and Chief Nursing Officer, Horizon Health; Hon. Bruce Fitch, Minister of Health; Hon. Dorothy Shephard, Minister of Social Development; Dr. Paul Mazerolle, President and Vice Chancellor,...
Read the full postUNB offers climate change education for arts students
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 23, 2023 10:45:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is the first university in Canada to mandate climate education in the arts. Donald Wright, professor and chair of political science, and Heather Millar, assistant professor in political science, both from the faculty of arts on the Fredericton campus, are gaining recognition for their trailblazing efforts to make climate change and environmental education...
Read the full postDigital Acceleration for Indigenous Youth partnership announced with a multi-year commitment from Mastercard Foundation
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 21, 2023 4:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Through an initiative to support the development of skills building in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math (STEAM) for youth in Indigenous communities in Atlantic Canada, the Mastercard Foundation is supporting the Digital Acceleration for Indigenous Youth initiative. This innovative partnership is between the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), the Ulnooweg...
Read the full postWhat impact do exercise and environment have on mental wellness for Canadians living with cardiometabolic disease?
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: February 17, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: DataNB
For people living with a cardiometabolic condition such as diabetes, hypertension or heart disease, managing this illness can be a stressful experience on its own. Unfortunately, some may also find themselves experiencing increased mental health concerns such as depression or an anxiety disorder, which can lead to need for additional healthcare services and even hospitalization. Many aspects...
Read the full postHorizon Health Network secures seats in nursing leadership and management program
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 16, 2023 2:55:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
There is no more challenging and important issue facing Canada today than the delivery of effective, efficient and sustainable healthcare. The University of New Brunswick (UNB) and partners, such as the Horizon Health Network, are working together to address this challenge and to change the future of healthcare. Last year, UNB launched its new online certificate in nursing leadership and...
Read the full postStudents gain experiential learning at field school in Sipp Bay, Maine
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 16, 2023 2:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
University of New Brunswick (UNB) students have access to the region’s premier archaeological field school thanks to UNB’s support for experiential learning, which makes the program accessible for all. UNB and the University of New England (UNE) created the Downeast Coastal Archaeology Field School to investigate the cultural transitions among coastal hunter-gatherers from ca....
Read the full postUNB and Unifor reach tentative agreement
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 15, 2023 2:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) and Unifor Local 4504 - the General Labour and Trade (GLTA) and the Secretaries, Accountants, Library Assistants, and Clerks (SALAC) - have reached a tentative agreement. Collective bargaining has been underway since March 2022 following the expiry of the current agreement on Sept. 30, 2021. During the last negotiation session, Unifor applied for...
Read the full postPsychologists hope new tool will improve sexual well-being outcomes
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 14, 2023 12:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
A group of psychology researchers have devised a new tool to help identify mental health challenges specific to sexual contexts. The Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy published the article, “Sensitivity in the Sexual Context: Links between Sexual Anxiety Sensitivity and Sexual Well-Being,” and PsyPost featured the authors in a recent news piece. All four contributors to the article...
Read the full postUNB business students win at 2023 Apex Business Plan Competition
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 13, 2023 10:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Business students from the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Fredericton campus were among the winners of the 2023 Apex Business Plan Competition on Jan. 26 and 27. The competition was created by UNB’s International Business & Entrepreneurship Centre to challenge participants to be innovative and creative as they develop, direct, organize and present a business plan or new...
Read the full postUNB celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 9, 2023 3:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
At the University of New Brunswick (UNB) we have lots to celebrate, but today we shift our focus to the achievements and great successes of the many scientists, technologists and notable educators who happen to be women. The General Assembly of the United Nations recognizes that “women and girls play a critical role in science and technology communities and that their participation should...
Read the full postProfiling the Francophone population in greater Saint John
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: February 9, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: DataNB
Every New Brunswickers has the right to receive healthcare in the official language of their choice. However, for Francophones living in majority Anglophone areas, practical challenges can make it difficult to access services in French. Communication barriers in healthcare are a serious issue that can negatively impact access to care, patients’ health outcomes, and overall patient...
Read the full postA look at New Brunswick’s returning graduates
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: February 8, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: DataNB
New Brunswickers love their province’s universities and colleges – so much so that, in a given year, approximately 80% of New Brunswick residents in pursuit of a post-secondary education choose to stay and study in New Brunswick. But, what about the other 20%? Where do they go? And do they come back after they graduate? NB-IRDT researchers explore these questions in our most recent...
Read the full postUNB launches two new certificates in mental health and wellness
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 8, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Saint John campus has launched two new certificates specializing in mental health and wellness offered through the department of psychology. The certificates are designed to help students and professionals to further develop their understanding of mental health in a way that informs unique perspectives about the pathways to mental illness and...
Read the full postUNB named one of the top employers in Canada
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 2, 2023 3:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is one of the best places to work and has the accolades to prove it. For the third year running, Forbes named UNB one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2023. Additionally, Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers named UNB to its list for 2023 - the eleventh year in a row for this honour. “UNB’s most valuable assets are our people, which is why...
Read the full postGift of $1 million extends support for young scholars at UNB
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 1, 2023 10:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is delighted to announce a $1 million gift from the Harrison McCain Foundation, extending the foundation’s long-standing support of early-career academics at UNB. The Harrison McCain Young Scholars Awards provide up to $25,000 to support new or recently hired faculty who have received their highest degree within the last 10 years. The awards may be...
Read the full postNew biology-psychology program offers students experiential-learning opportunities
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 31, 2023 2:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, Faculty of Science, UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is launching its biology-psychology program on the Fredericton campus this fall. Already offered on UNB’s Saint John campus, the biology-psychology program will meet the needs of students interested in studying the human body and human behaviour. Students enrolled in the interdepartmental program will complete the equivalent of a double major within...
Read the full postP2P+ student spotlight: Meet the students measuring the impact of COVID-19 on New Brunswickers’ mental health
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: January 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: DataNB
What is P2P+? P2P+ is a new health-based research stream examining New Brunswick’s healthcare system. In 2022, NB-IRDT was the proud recipient of a 2022 Mitacs Accelerate grant, which provided funding from both Mitacs and the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation to support the students completing this year’s P2P+ project: Sociodemographic and environmental predictors of mental...
Read the full postHow many New Brunswickers are leaving after graduation? NB-IRDT's 2019-2020 update on graduate retention
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: January 30, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: DataNB
When you hear about recent graduates here in New Brunswick (NB), the dominant narrative always seems to be that students are eager to get out of NB to find better jobs and make more money elsewhere. But is this actually the case? As a part of an ongoing five-year agreement with the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL), researchers at NB-IRDT have taken a deeper...
Read the full postAssistant professor of nursing at UNB wins award for work in mental health research
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 27, 2023 10:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
An assistant professor of nursing at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) has won the Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care in New Brunswick. Premier Blaine Higgs presented the $5,000 award on behalf of the Council of the Federation on Oct. 18 to Pam Durepos, co-lead investigator, Chandra MacBean, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick (ASNB) and...
Read the full postFunding for advocacy intervention program at UNB announced to support Maritime women
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 26, 2023 2:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
On Jan. 19, Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, visited the University of New Brunswick (UNB) to learn about the innovative and emerging research taking place at its campuses. Brière joined researchers at the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research (MMFC) to announce...
Read the full postUNB’s leadership in ocean surveying takes students on Coast Guard icebreaker in the Arctic
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 26, 2023 9:55:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
University of New Brunswick (UNB) Master’s candidate Graham Christie (D-TME'21, BScE'22) spent a month in the Arctic last year on the CCGS Amundsen. As part of his placement, he operated the Canadian Coast Guard vessels sonars and supported other scientists mapping the ocean floor. One of the first two students from the department of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering (GGE) to complete...
Read the full postUNB engineering and computer science named top 20 per cent in the world
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 25, 2023 10:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The computer science and engineering faculties at the University of New Brunswick ranked in the 201-250 brackets on the Times Higher Education’s 2023 World University Rankings list by subject, placing UNB in the top 20 per cent in the world, number 1 in the Atlantic region and top 10 in Canada. The 2023 ranking included 1,799 universities across 104 countries and regions, making it the...
Read the full postWhere are they now? Students from years past: Peter Ogunmodede
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: January 25, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: DataNB
NB-IRDT is proud to have had the opportunity to work with students on many projects and initiatives. Our student spotlight series will highlight some of the students we’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with. Meet Peter Ogunmodede, a Research Assistant at NB-IRDT. Peter started with NB-IRDT in May of 2022 as a summer co-op student and was hired as a Research Assistant in...
Read the full postNew collaborative project is looking at improving safety for pedestrians at railway crossings
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 24, 2023 9:50:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
Dr. Trevor Hanson, a professor of civil engineering at the University of New Brunswick, is working with researchers at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) on a Transport Canada project that could help save lives by making grade crossings safer for pedestrians and people who use assistive devices. People who live in communities intersected by railways often need to travel across the...
Read the full postBMO, UNB announce $2 million commitment to sports and entrepreneurship
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 23, 2023 2:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
BMO Financial Group (BMO) and the University of New Brunswick (UNB) today announced a gift of $2 million in support of student achievement in entrepreneurship. This major gift reflects the value BMO places on educating future generations, professional development, and creating opportunities for young Canadians to engage in sport. BMO’s 10-year gift includes: $1 million to resurface the...
Read the full postKay Mills chosen to coach team of 14 skiers for 2023 Canada Winter Games
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 23, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
University of New Brunswick (UNB) student Kay Mills has become the first female head coach for Team New Brunswick in alpine skiing. Mills will coach a team of 14 skiers for the upcoming 2023 Canada Winter Games, which will hold its skiing events at Crabbe Mountain, just outside of Fredericton. “I attribute the person I am today to the coaches I've had and my teammates,” said Mills....
Read the full postNew lab at UNB will support growth in aerospace ecosystem
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 18, 2023 2:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) applied research leadership provides innovative insight and solutions to organizations around the province and throughout the region. Now, a new research lab will further help the region’s aerospace ecosystem reach new heights. Aerospace is one of the most research-intensive and export-focused manufacturing industries, employing thousands of...
Read the full postUNB alum leading the charge in Canadian nuclear industry
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 17, 2023 9:55:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
A University of New Brunswick (UNB) alum is leading the charge as the first female-identifying chief nuclear engineer (CNE) at an operating utility in Canadian nuclear industry history. Jennifer Lennox (BSc’04, MScE'05) was named CNE of Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station (PLNGS) in October 2021. Owned by NB Power, PLNGS is the only nuclear generating facility located in Atlantic...
Read the full postCanadian Press interviews NB-IRDT Director for his thoughts on immigration
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: January 17, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: DataNB
Immigration has been a hot topic of political discourse for years now in Canada. And following recently announced immigration targets, the conversation concerning immigration has been reignited. 2022 marked a record year for Canada, welcoming 431, 645 new permanent residents. New targets seek to raise this number to 500,000 new immigrants by 2025. As questions surrounding immigration persist,...
Read the full postUNB's new environmental engineering program expected to attract top students
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 9, 2023 9:55:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) faculty of science, applied science and engineering is launching a four-year environmental engineering program on the Saint John campus starting in the Fall of 2023. Built on a foundation of innovative thought and sustainable practices, the bachelor of science in environmental engineering program will prepare graduates to lead society and find...
Read the full postUNB students win CHI PLAY award for Best Game in student game design
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 5, 2023 11:30:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Dr. Scott Bateman and his creative computer science students have once again received worldwide attention for their innovative therapeutic games. Working together as a team, they won the 2021 CHI PLAY award for Best Game in the student game design competition with their entry, Percussion Hero. UNB computer science students do exceedingly well in...
Read the full postUNB researchers help utility companies prepare for net-zero emissions by 2050
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 3, 2023 2:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
Members from the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are contributing to a project to help electric energy companies prepare for the clean energy transition. Dr. Maha Tantawy and Dr. David Foord from UNB’s faculty of management on the Fredericton campus are supporting the Smart Energy Benchmarking Project, which is initiated and led by the Smart Grid Innovation Network (SGIN) in...
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