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Visualizing radicalization: UNB student’s work recognized at international event
Tim Jaques
Posted: December 20, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
A University of New Brunswick (UNB) student has gained acclaim for his research on far-right extremism, earning a top spot at an international data visualization competition. Samuel Nemeroff (BA’23), a UNB master of arts student in sociology under the supervision of Dr. David Hofmann, is researching radicalization and far-right extremism, applying quantitative methods and analysis to...
Read the full postUNB spreads holiday cheer
Cheri Armstrong
Posted: December 19, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
With the holiday season in full swing, students, faculty and staff at UNB are embracing the festive spirit with events and activities designed to spread cheer, foster community and celebrate cultures across our campuses. With over 10,000 students representing over 100 countries, that’s a lot of celebrating! As with most years, the theme has been giving, gathering and gratitude with more...
Read the full postUncovering Canada’s greatest spy: Author Jason Bell on wartime espionage, the value of education and the Maritime connection
Camila Lefebvre and Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: December 19, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
Best-selling author and University of New Brunswick (UNB) philosophy professor Dr. Jason Bell shares a last name—but no relation—with Dr. Winthrop Bell, the subject of his thrilling debut non-fiction book, Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Canada’s Greatest Spy. The book details Winthrop Bell’s extraordinary life as a British MI6 spy born in Halifax, N.S., who...
Read the full postStories of impact: A 2024 year-in-review
Kayla Cormier
Posted: December 18, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
As writers for the UNB Newsroom, we have the privilege of sharing the best of UNB, year-round. Finding stories to tell is easy. In fact, they most often find us. 2024 was no different. This year, we spoke with hundreds of members of our community, each with compelling stories that when put together, tell the story of UNB. While they are all worthy of recognition, here are some 2024 highlights...
Read the full postGovernment of Canada announces funding for Cyber Attribution Data Centre at UNB to advance national cybersecurity
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: December 13, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
Hugh Hicks, Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity; Dr. Paul J. Mazerolle; Hon. Minister LeBlanc; Dr. Frank McKenna; Dr. Luigi Benedicenti, Dean of Computer Science, UNB. On Friday, Dec. 13, the Government of Canada announced they will fund the establishment of a new Cyber Attribution Data Centre (CADC) at the Canadian Institute of Cybersecurity (CIC) at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) up...
Read the full post‘Future of Energy Club’ powers up at UNB Law
Tim Jaques
Posted: December 11, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
University of New Brunswick (UNB) law student Eddie May became interested in Canada’s energy future as a commerce student at the University of Victoria. There, he learned of the Cedar LNG project in Kitimat, B.C., in the territory of the Haisla Nation. “The interesting thing for me was the large equity stake of the Indigenous group involved and the joint ownership aspect of that...
Read the full postUNB alums lead efforts to support survivors of gender-based violence
Angie Deveau
Posted: December 10, 2024 3:55:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
As we close the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) proudly celebrates the transformative work of two alums, Ashley Stuart and Sarah Deline, who are making a profound impact in supporting survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Ashley Stuart's journey Ashley Stuart (BN’15) serves as the regional coordinator for the Sexual...
Read the full postUNB and SpacesShared partnership builds lasting friendships for international students and hosts
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: December 9, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
Through a unique collaboration between the Ontario-based SpacesShared and the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Gunjan Karnwal, from the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, (IISER) Tirupati in India, experienced her first visit to Canada through a short-term guest and host pairing. Living with her host, Tracy Seper, they embraced each other’s cultures, forming a deep...
Read the full post‘The shame is not yours to carry’: A conversation with Canadian journalist and survivor of intimate partner violence, Anna Maria Tremonti
Jay Michaud and Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: December 9, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
For decades, Canadian journalist Anna Maria Tremonti traveled the world telling other people’s stories; of those in power, of those who abuse their power, and of those impacted by such abuse. In 2022, she shared her own story of intimate partner violence on her podcast “Welcome to Paradise,” with the hope it might help other survivors of gender-based violence feel less...
Read the full postUNB’s Legal Innovation Lab: Transforming justice through technology
Tim Jaques
Posted: December 5, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
The Legal Innovation Laboratory at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) is reshaping the future of law in the province through innovative collaborative efforts. Since its inception in 2023 at the faculty of law, the lab has been a hub for cutting-edge research and practical solutions for access to justice. It addresses everything from court websites and e-filing to the ethical use of AI in...
Read the full postUNB physicist makes waves in GPS research, launches 300th and final 'Innovation' column
Tim Jaques
Posted: December 4, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
For 35 years, Dr. Richard Langley of the University of New Brunswick (UNB) provided insights into global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), a critical modern technology. Through his Innovation column in GPS World, Langley explained complex developments in GNSS—including Global Positioning System (GPS) applications—to an audience of academics, engineers and business...
Read the full postResearch Chair in Health Innovation Established in the UNB Faculty of Nursing
UNB Newsroom
Posted: December 3, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Press Releases
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) announced today the establishment of the Hon. Joan Kingston Research Chair in Health Innovation, supported by a $1.25 million dollar gift from the Hon. Joan Kingston Foundation. The Hon. Joan Kingston (BN’78) is a health advocate and was appointed to the Senate in 2023. As member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1995 to 1999, she...
Read the full postSilent Witness display on UNB’s Saint John campus: Honouring lives and raising awareness
Angie Deveau
Posted: December 3, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
The University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Saint John campus has unveiled a familiar but poignant display as part of the New Brunswick Silent Witness Project, coinciding with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This international campaign began on Nov. 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and runs until Human Rights Day on Dec. 10. The...
Read the full postUniversity of New Brunswick partners with Horizon Health Network to address healthcare engagement and retention in New Brunswick
UNB Newsroom
Posted: December 2, 2024 1:00:00 PM AST
Category: Press Releases
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) and Horizon Health Network (Horizon) are proud to announce an innovative work-integrated learning (WIL) program aimed at addressing critical employee engagement and retention initiatives in the health-care sector. Starting in September 2024, over 120 students from UNB's Bachelor of Business Administration program began to collaborate with Horizon, New...
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