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UNB researcher publishes capstone book on international project
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: June 2, 2025 10:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
A new book by Dr. Ziba Vaghri, an associate professor and Research Chair in Child Development & Child Rights at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) in Saint John, will be officially launched on June 3, during the International Forum on the Rights of the Child. Those interested in attending the virtual event are invited to join via Teams on June 3 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Children’s...
Read the full postFrom the classroom to healthcare: UNB nursing graduate finds opportunities at home in Saint John
Tim Jaques
Posted: May 30, 2025 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
Sarah Buckley began her service to others when, as a child, her mother took her to visit nursing home residents. “I was about seven or eight when I started. I would chat with the residents. They love to see children. Sitting and chatting with the residents makes a lot of difference. Some don’t have any family, and it brightens their mood.” Buckley, from Quispamsis, will...
Read the full postForging a unique path: Jacob Powning's journey from swordsmithing to AI law
Kayla Cormier
Posted: May 29, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Jacob Powning, son of author Beth Powning and sculptor Peter Powning, is a world-renowned swordsmith. Three years ago, he put down his carving and forging tools and hit the books at UNB Law, where he studied privacy law and artificial intelligence. His unique story illustrates that it’s never too late to reinvent your path, although artistry and law have more in common than we might...
Read the full postFrom small choices to global impact: UNB Alum Subramonian Shankar's journey in computing
Alex Graham
Posted: May 29, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
On May 29, 2025, UNB alum Subramonian Shankar (MScEng'76) will receive an honorary doctorate of science at the 196th Encaenia ceremony on the university’s Fredericton campus. It’s the little things that often make the biggest difference in our lives. For University of New Brunswick (UNB) alum Subramonian Shankar, a seemingly trivial decision by UNB administrators prompted him to...
Read the full postCreative writing graduate reflects on how UNB shaped her path to advocacy through storytelling
Camila Lefebvre
Posted: May 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Meet Camila Lefebvre, a graduand of the University of New Brunswick (UNB), who sharpened her storytelling skills as an intern with Strategic Communications & Marketing at UNB, crafting narratives for the UNB Newsroom. Camila’s passion for words—how they connect people, shape perspectives and elevate underrepresented voices—will continue to grow as she embarks on her next...
Read the full postFrom Morocco to McCain: UNB chemical engineering student lands dream job before graduation
Alex Graham
Posted: May 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
It’s been a storybook tale of Maritime hospitality for chemical engineering graduand Houda El Hajjaoui. Her journey—from international student to co-op student to permanent employee at McCain Foods, all before completing her degree—has given New Brunswick a special place in her heart. “It felt like being welcomed into a family,” she said of her new position as a...
Read the full postNew graduation stoles honour Indigenous and African graduates
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: May 27, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
For the first time at UNB, Indigenous and African graduands have the option to wear specially designed stoles that honour their heritage, stories and academic achievements. The University of New Brunswick (UNB) will mark a historic first at its 2025 spring convocation and graduation ceremonies this week with the introduction of two ceremonial stoles honouring, celebrating and recognizing First...
Read the full postUNB officially opens doors to engineering building expansion — Allison D. McCain Commons
UNB Newsroom
Posted: May 27, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
On May 27, the country’s oldest school of engineering, established in 1854 at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), officially opened the doors to a new state-of-the-art, sustainable space for learning, collaboration and innovation. The 18,400-square-foot Commons, named in recognition of Dr. Allison D. McCain (BScEE’72, DSc’07), a UNB engineering graduate, former UNB...
Read the full postUNB students lead the charge in menstrual health and equity initiatives
Tim Jaques
Posted: May 27, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Student-run societies on the UNB Fredericton and Saint John campuses work to combat menstrual inequity and break down taboos around menstruation through education, outreach and free product dispensers. Menstrual health and equity are gaining momentum at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) thanks to the dedicated efforts of student-led societies on both campuses. These two groups are working...
Read the full postUNB celebrates 2025 Encaenia and Spring Convocation Ceremonies
UNB Newsroom
Posted: May 21, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
From May 28-30, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) will honour students and distinguished faculty at its 2025 Encaenia and Spring Convocation Ceremonies. UNB will celebrate the achievements of 1,871 graduates from across Canada and around the world. UNB is proud of the 1,414students receiving their bachelor’s degrees, the 424 earning master’s degrees and 33 achieving the highest...
Read the full postUNB Law launches the most ambitious fundraising campaign in its history
UNB Newsroom
Posted: May 16, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
Today, UNB Law officially launched Where Leaders Are Made—an extraordinary campaign to raise resources that will transform legal education in New Brunswick and beyond. Over the next decade, UNB Law will affirm its place as one of Canada’s top law schools, ensuring that it continues to produce outstanding leaders who confront society’s toughest challenges. The Where Leaders...
Read the full postShaping the Debate: Boosting productivity and working together to drive change
Tim Jaques
Posted: May 15, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
New Brunswick is struggling with a productivity crisis. To address this challenge, UNB hosted a diverse panel of experts in the second part of a discussion to explore strategies to create a more competitive economic landscape through technology, education, energy and infrastructure investments. A panel of experts gathered on May 12 at the Wu Conference Centre on the University of New...
Read the full postUNB hosts inaugural conference on inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility in healthcare
Kayla Cormier
Posted: May 15, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
On May 1, 2025, UNB’s Saint John campus hosted the first-ever IDEA in Health Care Conference, bringing together students, healthcare professionals and community advocates to explore how culturally informed, inclusive care has the power to transform health outcomes in N.B. and beyond. The Department of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) proudly hosted its...
Read the full postUNB's faculty of nursing dean celebrates successes during National Nursing Week 2025
Strategic Communications & Marketing
Posted: May 12, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
National Nursing Week 2025 runs May 12-18, and its theme, The Power of Nurses to Transform Health, aptly describes the continuing efforts of the faculty of nursing at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). Dr. Lorna Butler, dean of the faculty of nursing, noted in her video message that they are making significant strides in transforming health care and nursing education, and embracing new...
Read the full postUNB faculty of nursing and Shannex launch Long-Term Care Summer Institute
UNB Newsroom
Posted: May 8, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
This summer, seven third-year bachelor of nursing students from the University of New Brunswick (UNB) will participate in the inaugural UNB-Shannex Long-Term Care Summer Institute. The Summer Institute offers a prestigious experience that integrates innovation into nursing practice in high-performing healthcare organizations such as Shannex. The initiative aims to inspire future nurses to...
Read the full postUNB and McCain Foods partnership opens doors for computer science students with career opportunities and cutting-edge tech exposure
Tim Jaques
Posted: May 7, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Students gain direct access to real-world learning and jobs, connecting them with emerging industry needs while fostering professional confidence. A long-standing partnership between the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and McCain Foods Limited gives UNB computer science students a path to career opportunities while providing the global food company with homegrown tech talent. One aspect of...
Read the full postStewart McKelvey, alongside its Partners and Associates, announces historic $1.5 million donation to University of New Brunswick Law School on 35th Anniversary
UNB Newsroom
Posted: May 2, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
Stewart McKelvey, Atlantic Canada’s largest law firm, announced on May 1, the 35th anniversary of the firm, a substantial donation of $1.5 million to the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Law School – $1 million from Stewart McKelvey, supported by an additional $500,000 from the firm’s Partners and Associates. Part of the ambitious “Where Leaders Are Made”...
Read the full postMapping the unknown: UNB scientist pilots customized uncrewed surface vehicle through Antarctic waters
Alex Graham
Posted: May 1, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
On Canada’s first all-Canadian expedition to Antarctica, UNB researcher Kevin Wilcox conducted sonar surveys on the sea floor—collecting critical climate data, dodging icebergs and spotting penguins along the way. “It’s like mowing the lawn—but with icebergs,” explained Kevin Wilcox (BScME'06, D-TME'08, PhD'11), a research scientist with the University of...
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