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Dotan Nitzberg’s pioneering doctoral defence included music and animated visuals
Tim Jaques
Posted: September 24, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Dr. Dotan Nitzberg (PhD’24) set a precedent with his doctoral dissertation in education at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). Rather than rely solely on a written dissertation, at his dissertation defence in August he played an original piano composition and animated visuals complemented by a written component. This novel approach, suggested and supported by his supervisor Dr. Andrea...
Read the full postUNB Saint John athletes honoured with CCAA National Scholar Awards
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 24, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) has recognized 26 University of New Brunswick athletes on the Saint John campus with their annual National Scholar Award, celebrating their academic and athletic achievements. The National Scholar Award recognizes student-athletes who achieve honours standing in academics while competing in intercollegiate athletics. To receive the honour, a...
Read the full postNew federal funding supports five UNB research projects in housing access, Maritimes history and more
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: September 23, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Researchers at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) have been awarded new funding from the Government of Canada in support of five new projects. The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) grants were announced on Sept. 13, 2024, as part of a Government of Canada research funding bundle. “Congratulations to the scholars involved in these five projects on their funding...
Read the full postUNB hosts commemorative events on both campuses for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Kayla Cormier
Posted: September 23, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Each September, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to commemorate the tragic legacy of Residential Schools in Canada. On Sept. 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, ceremonies will be held on both UNB campuses to honour the Survivors of Residential Schools and to remember the children who did not return home. The Office of...
Read the full postDr. Anna Hamling recognized for her contributions in nonviolence and peace studies
Kayla Cormier
Posted: September 20, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Dr. Anna Hamling, faculty member in the department of culture and media studies, is a globally recognized scholar in nonviolence and peace studies. “Peace is a difficult concept to define. I like the definition of the late Johan Galtung who suggests that peace means avoiding unnecessary insult to life, such as war, poverty, hunger, sexism, exploitation, racism, manipulation and...
Read the full postLeaders from UNB and the City of Saint John receive funding to attend workshop on healthy urban policy in Copenhagen
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 19, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
This fall, representatives from the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and the City of Saint John will join teams from three other Canadian cities on a trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, to attend a healthy urban policy workshop, hosted by 8 80 Cities. The trip is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Healthy Cities Research Initiative. It will offer a valuable opportunity to...
Read the full postStory stream: UNB professor completes 414-day waterway research odyssey
Tim Jaques
Posted: September 19, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, Faculty of Science
After 414 days and nearly 5,000 nautical miles in search of stories on the waterways of eastern North America, Dr. Allen Curry is back in Fredericton. "Every time I pulled into a dock, someone wanted to talk," said Curry, a professor at the Canadian Rivers Institute and the faculties of forestry and environmental management and science at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). "They would tell...
Read the full postTime capsule discovery sparks legacy for new Health and Social Innovation Centre
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: September 18, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
During the demolition of the Ward Chipman Library on the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Saint John campus, a surprising piece of history was uncovered—a copper time capsule sealed decades ago. Its contents, now on display at the university’s Hans W. Klohn (HWK) Learning Commons provide a fascinating glimpse into the past and have sparked plans for an updated cache of...
Read the full postFawn Parker on her new novel and making poetry more accessible
Kayla Cormier
Posted: September 17, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Fawn Parker has been writing creatively since childhood. Two decades later, she has published four novels and two poetry collections. Her most recent novel, Hi, It’s Me, is being released this week, and her last book, What We Both Know, made the 2022 Giller Prize longlist. She has obtained two degrees, is in the process of obtaining a third and was recently named Poet Laureate of...
Read the full postHow equity-owed community members gain a sense of belonging through access to sport, recreation and leisure activities
Dria McKenna and Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: September 16, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
University of New Brunswick (UNB) kinesiology professor Dr. Jackie Oncescu witnessed the hardships caused by unjust systems for many years while she worked with equity-owed residents of adverse communities. It wasn’t until she viewed those injustices through a personal lens that she would fully understand their impact. Her professional life and family life started to mirror each other...
Read the full postTed Rogers Legacy Scholarship recipient wants to be a ‘force for good’
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: September 13, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
Three years ago, Folasewa (Sewa) Ofurune and her family left the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria, and settled in the quiet, close-knit town of Sussex, New Brunswick. The transition was a significant change - Lagos, home to over 22 million people, is a world away from the pastoral New Brunswick farming town - but for Ofurune, the move has opened doors of unimaginable opportunity. “When we...
Read the full postUNB researcher receives funding support to help Canada’s next generation live happy, healthy lives
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: September 13, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
A University of New Brunswick (UNB) researcher has been awarded specialized equipment and infrastructure funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). The funding, awarded through the CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF), was announced as part of a national funding package on September 13, 2024. Dr. Maryam Kebbe is an assistant professor of kinesiology who specializes in...
Read the full postUNB researchers contributing to greener, safer and smarter seaports in new industry-led AI projects
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: September 13, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Researchers from the University of New Brunswick (UNB) will be contributing their expertise in areas ranging from ocean floor mapping, to cybersecurity, to AI-based change detection, and more, to a pair of projects under the PORT WATCH banner led by New Brunswick company SeafarerAI. Funding for these projects was announced on Sept. 9 and Sept. 12 in conjunction with the ALL IN conference...
Read the full postThe Pond-Deshpande Centre at the University of New Brunswick launches an Innovation Challenge to support housing retention in Moncton
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 11, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
The Pond-Deshpande Centre (PDC) at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) is excited to announce the launch of a transformative Innovation Challenge aimed at supporting housing retention for individuals transitioning from homelessness to stable housing in Moncton. This Innovation Challenge, which launched at the end of July and will run for 100 days, brings together key stakeholders to address...
Read the full postTogetherall gives students vital and immediate mental health support
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: September 11, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
In the year since its launch, University of New Brunswick (UNB) students seeking mental health support have been turning to Togetherall, an online platform providing peer support, education and clinician-led guidance. “We’re really pleased to be offering access to Togetherall again this year because we saw significant engagement in the past 11 months,” said April Kennedy,...
Read the full postEngaging events educate students about sexual violence prevention and safe sex practices
Kayla Cormier
Posted: September 10, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The campus sexual assault support advocate (CSASA) with Sexual Violence New Brunswick (SVNB) helps anyone who has been affected by sexual violence by providing counselling, system navigation, accommodations and advocacy through complaint processes. They also organize fun and engaging educational events. “Orientation week is a critical time to educate students about sexual consent,”...
Read the full postRooms with a view: UNB spaces reimagined for student success
Tim Jaques
Posted: September 10, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Peering out a large window in a corner room at Neville-Jones House student residence on the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Fredericton campus, Cory Brown admired the fine view down College Hill and across the Wolastoq. “Maybe people in Fredericton get a little too used to a view like that,” said Brown, senior director of residence at UNB. Brown is justifiably proud of...
Read the full postJ Herbert Smith Centre partners with Harvard HealthLab Accelerators to launch H2A Canada
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 9, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) J Herbert Smith Centre (JHSC) is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Harvard University’s Harvard HealthLab Accelerators (H2A) to launch H2A Canada, a new initiative designed to empower student entrepreneurs passionate about creating a positive social impact. This collaboration will provide a unique platform for students to...
Read the full postFoundation makes $3.25 million commitment to UNB Law
Tim Jaques
Posted: September 6, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
The future of legal education at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) is brighter after the New Brunswick Law Foundation made a substantial financial commitment of more than $3.25 million. Dr. Paul J. Mazerolle, UNB president and vice-chancellor, announced the funding at a ceremony at the Law Building in Fredericton on Sept. 6. “The New Brunswick Law Foundation has been one of our most...
Read the full postProject Headstart helps international students carve paths in a new place
Kayla Cormier
Posted: September 6, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
September brings a new academic year and an exciting time for students. For in-province or in-country students, there might be a week or two of preparation, picking courses, purchasing textbooks and gathering supplies. However, for international students at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), there is much more planning involved, to say nothing of the significant social and cultural...
Read the full postCorn Maze Tribute
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 5, 2024 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB in the News, UNB Fredericton
Sarah Plowman, with CTV National News, visited a farm that is paying tribute to the UNB Reds Men’s Hockey team and their perfect 2023-2024 season with their 2024 corn maze! Watch the coverage now.
Read the full postUniversity of New Brunswick proudly celebrates Respectful Workplace Week
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 4, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) marked Respectful Workplace Week, running from Sept. 3-6, with a signing ceremony today, led by UNB’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Paul Mazerolle. This initiative highlights UNB’s commitment to creating a positive and inclusive work environment for all faculty, staff and students. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a safe...
Read the full postCommencement is the beginning of a great adventure for our students
Sara Rothman
Posted: September 3, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
There’s something truly magical about the start of the academic year. I’ve been involved in UNB’s annual Commencement ceremony for about 20 years now, and every time I see the students arrive, I know I am witnessing the start of a great adventure. Commencement is more than just an event—it’s a tradition, a rite of passage that marks the beginning of the students'...
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