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From Cameroon to Canada: How UNB and Pascal Siakam are changing lives through education
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 23, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB in the News
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is transforming lives through a powerful partnership with NBA star Pascal Siakam’s PS43 Foundation, offering scholarships to Cameroonian students affected by conflict. Erick Mbianda, now studying chemical engineering at UNB, is one of the recipients whose dreams were reignited thanks to this initiative. Read more at CBC.ca
Read the full postUNB student Vera Chen presents promising blood analyzer research at international chemistry conference
Kayla Cormier
Posted: June 18, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, Faculty of Science
UNB undergraduate student Vera Chen is using science to solve real-world healthcare challenges in New Brunswick. Her research could help rural hospitals improve patient care through accessible lab technology. When Vera Chen began her undergraduate studies at the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Fredericton campus, she didn’t expect to be presenting her scientific research and...
Read the full postThe McKenna Institute at UNB and Shoppers Drug Mart launch i4 Initiative supporting community cardiovascular and diabetes care
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 17, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting cardiovascular and diabetes care in New Brunswick with support from Shoppers Drug Mart. The i4 Initiative will inform, innovate, improve and implement health-care solutions through research and development projects. The first implementation of the initiative will focus on...
Read the full postFrom roots to greenhouse: Yiqun Zhu’s journey through the MEM program at UNB
Olusegun Gbenga Ogunseye
Posted: June 16, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty of Forestry and Env Mgt
Meet Yiqun Zhu, a current Master of Environmental Management (MEM) student at the University of New Brunswick. Originally from China, Yiqun brings several years of hands-on experience in tree management and cultivation. His passion for forests and sustainable practices led him to UNB’s MEM program; a course-based, practical degree that perfectly bridges his past experiences and future...
Read the full postGraphic novel sheds light on forgotten women of Saint John's early red-light district
Kayla Cormier
Posted: June 11, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
Former SSHRC postdoctoral fellow Dr. Gemma Marr and Saint John-based artist KC Wilcox are uncovering the stories of eight women who worked in the sex trade in Saint John around the turn of the 20th century. Their work merges historical research with artistic expression, offering a compelling perspective on Saint John's history. In carefully researched scenes and richly illustrated panels, a...
Read the full postThe McKenna Institute at UNB and Venn Innovation Launch TechConnect Southeast
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 4, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
Venn Innovation, in partnership with the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick, recently announced the launch of TechConnect Southeast, a new program designed to break down barriers and connect job seekers with real opportunities. Designed for newcomers, underrepresented groups and those in need of Canadian work experience, this program offers paid work placements, hands-on...
Read the full postUNB courses inspire computer science students to embrace entrepreneurship
Tim Jaques
Posted: June 4, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Under Dr. Kenneth Kent’s leadership, computer science students are learning to blend technical expertise with entrepreneurial vision. Two new courses aim to spark innovation and economic growth, preparing students to launch start-ups or bring fresh perspectives to existing businesses. A new academic initiative at the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Fredericton campus encourages...
Read the full postModular housing: UNB OCRC's Brandon Searle on scaling challenges and benefits
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 3, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB in the News
Brandon Searle, director of innovation at UNB’s Off-site Construction Research Centre (OCRC), contributed to a recent CTV News story exploring modular housing as a solution to Canada’s housing crisis. Highlighting faster build times, reduced labour needs and less waste, Searle says modular construction offers real promise, but scaling the industry will require public support,...
Read the full postReconciliation is not a favour, says former TRC commissioner Dr. Marie Wilson
Tim Jaques
Posted: June 3, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Children were taken and abused, languages erased and families broken. Canadians must act together to repair the damage that was caused in compliance with the law and was deliberate and far-reaching. A decade after the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) 94 Calls to Action, Dr. Marie Wilson says the legacy of Indian Residential Schools is not a distant chapter in...
Read the full postUNB and JDI announce 2025 leadership scholarship recipients
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 3, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
The University of New Brunswick and J.D. Irving, Limited are pleased to announce the 2025 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. “Providing talented young New Brunswickers with...
Read the full postUNB 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 postUNB announces Currie Scholars for 2025-26
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 2, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
Four outstanding high school students are winners of the prestigious Currie Undergraduate Scholarships at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). The scholarships, valued at $75,000 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...
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...
Read the full postUNB's Institute of Population Health seeks to transform health outcomes
Tim Jaques
Posted: April 23, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
The project is set to reshape New Brunswick’s healthcare by emphasizing early prevention and community resilience, underlining a strong commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork and partnerships. The University of New Brunswick (UNB) celebrated the official launch of its Institute of Population Health (IPH) on April 17 at the Wu Conference Centre, marking a significant step towards...
Read the full postSecond annual Integrated Health Initiative Research Symposium showcases student innovation in healthcare reform
Kayla Cormier
Posted: April 17, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Research innovation and healthcare reform efforts were the focus at the Integrated Health Initiative’s recent health-research symposium. The University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Saint John campus was abuzz with activity as it hosted the second annual Integrated Health Initiative Research Symposium on April 4 and 5. The event highlighted the inspiring research being conducted by UNB...
Read the full postDriving innovation: UNB students tee up success
Kayla Cormier
Posted: April 15, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
UNB students are making waves in the golf industry with their start-up, Mulli Swing Solutions. Their journey from a senior design project to winning first place in a prestigious pitch competition showcases the power of entrepreneurship and collaboration. The University of New Brunswick (UNB) continues to be a fertile ground for innovation and entrepreneurship, as evidenced by the recent...
Read the full postUNB report: New Brunswick's COVID-19 response and healthcare resilience examined
Alex Graham
Posted: April 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
The New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training's retrospective report reveals that pandemic measures not only curbed COVID-19 but also reduced overall mortality rates and maintained essential health services, despite initial disruptions. The New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT) at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) put the province’s COVID-19...
Read the full postRenaissance College becomes the School of Leadership Studies
UNB Newsroom
Posted: April 9, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
Celebrating 25 years of impactful education, the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Renaissance College honours its legacy while looking toward a bright future as it evolves into the School of Leadership Studies. Founded in 2000, the College was a first-of-its-kind initiative in Canada. Today, it remains a trailblazer in leadership education continuously adapting to meet society's...
Read the full postUNB Engineering students shine at 11th Annual Design Symposium with innovative capstone projects
Tim Jaques
Posted: April 9, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
The event emphasized teamwork, applied knowledge and public engagement, offering observers a preview of the next generation of professional problem-solvers. A crowded Wu Conference Centre on the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Fredericton campus buzzed with energy and excitement on April 3 as UNB engineering students showcased the results of months of collaborative design at the 11th annual...
Read the full postUNB Alumna Christina Cooke discusses her debut novel 'Broughtupsy' and the power of art in challenging times
Alex Graham
Posted: April 8, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
“This is a weird time to be living in the U.S.," said author and University of New Brunswick (UNB) alumna Christina Cooke (MA'12) to her supporters at a recent online reading of her debut novel. “But I am grateful for art because it helps you stay grounded so you can take meaningful steps towards a life that respects all people,” Cooke said. “Art gives you...
Read the full postDr. Gwynne Dyer shares expert insights on modern defence at recent lecture
Tim Jaques
Posted: April 4, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Military analyst, academic, columnist and author Dr. Gwynne Dyer delivered a well-attended lecture sponsored by the Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society at the Wu Conference Centre at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) on March 25. Dr. Dyer discussed the changed global order, emphasizing Canada’s need for a defence strategy that deters invasion without nuclear weapons. He...
Read the full postNew UNB paper details 'Curious AI' that learns while it works
Tim Jaques
Posted: April 1, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
UNB researchers have created a head-turning AI model that balances curiosity with efficiency, allowing it to refine its strategies in real time. Their recently published paper details how this system outperformed traditional models in managing pandemic policies by reducing health and economic risks. This patent-pending technology is already attracting interest in potential healthcare, energy...
Read the full postUNB's Arts Matters Conference 2025: Celebrating community, creativity and collaboration
Alex Graham
Posted: March 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Organizers of the Arts Matters Conference, held at the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Fredericton campus from March 20 to 22, celebrated another successful run of the much-anticipated annual event. The theme of this year’s conference was "Learning through community: collaborative approaches to creating and knowing" and it was addressed throughout the three-day conference via...
Read the full postUNB alum Anne Murray makes history as recipient of Juno Lifetime Achievement Award
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: March 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Anne Murray (BPE’66, DLitt’78) has once again made history, becoming the first female artist to receive the Juno Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award. This honour recognizes individuals who have made an enduring impact on Canadian music, and Murray—one of the country’s most celebrated artists—is a fitting recipient. Long before topping the charts, Murray was a...
Read the full postHidden histories and love letters: A conversation with Dr. Claudine Bonner
Kayla Cormier
Posted: March 26, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Interview by Graham Nickerson Africville was more than its destruction—it was a vibrant, self-sustaining community with deep roots in Black Nova Scotian history. In a thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Claudine Bonner and UNB PhD candidate and public historian Graham Nickerson explore the power of reframing Africville’s legacy, the impact of environmental racism and the urgent...
Read the full postWhere sustainability meets design: An internship with the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design
Angela Perdue
Posted: March 25, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty of Forestry and Env Mgt
Beginning the internship When I first joined the Master of Environmental Management (MEM) program at the University of New Brunswick, I knew I was bringing an unconventional background to the table—with a Bachelor of Architectural Studies and a work history spanning from tree planting to design firms, I wasn’t sure how my past experiences would fit into this new field. But what I...
Read the full postThe power in small daily actions: How UNB students incorporate physical activity into their well-being routine
Camila Lefebvre
Posted: March 21, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
You bend down to tie your shoelaces into double knots. With your heartbeat pounding in your temples, you hear assignment deadlines approaching. By stepping on the white line of the court, you open your chest and breathe in, narrowing your focus on the dynamic flow of your team’s half-moon formation. You watch the ball roll toward the goal, seemingly in slow motion. In the muffled noise...
Read the full postNew research chair advances UNB's global leadership in biomedical engineering
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: March 19, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
UNB strengthens its global leadership in biomedical engineering with Dr. Ahmed Shehata’s appointment as Canada Research Chair in Rehabilitation Engineering. His work will drive innovation in prosthetic control and mobility research while training the next generation of experts. The Government of Canada has announced its latest cycle of Canada Research Chairs (CRC). Among those is Dr....
Read the full postUNB adds 115 seats to education programs
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 19, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
To help meet the growing demand for teachers in New Brunswick, UNB is expanding the number of seats in two of its key education programs. In Sept. 2025, UNB will add 55 seats (15 already announced and 40 new) seats to its 10-month BEd program and 60 seats to its online BEd Early Childhood Education program. The new seats will be filled by applicants who are currently on waitlists for the...
Read the full postFourteen students become Sir Howard Douglas Scholars
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 18, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
Fourteen students have been honoured as the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) 2025 Sir Howard Douglas Scholars, recognizing their exceptional contributions both at UNB and within their local and international communities. “Sir Howard Douglas Scholars go on to achieve continued success both in academic endeavors and in contributing to the success of others,” said Dr. Paul J....
Read the full postMapping the Unknown: UNB Scientist Kevin Wilcox's Antarctic Adventure
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 17, 2025 4:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB in the News
Kevin Wilcox (BScME'06, D-TME'08, PhD'11), a research scientist with the University of New Brunswick's Ocean Mapping Group, is part of the first all-Canadian Antarctic mission. Over the past two weeks, he has been using a small unmanned vessel to map the ocean floor, contributing to a broader understanding of the Antarctic environment while witnessing the breathtaking landscapes and...
Read the full postShaping the Debate: Charting a path to N.B.'s economic success
Tim Jaques
Posted: March 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
New Brunswick is grappling with a productivity crisis and declining GDP. To address these challenges, a diverse panel of experts explored strategies to create a more competitive economic landscape through technology, education, energy and infrastructure investments. Addressing productivity in New Brunswick means confronting a complex puzzle that necessitates collaboration among government,...
Read the full postEmpowering women in business: UNB students lead the way in building professional connections and leadership skills
Tim Jaques
Posted: March 7, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Despite progress, women still face barriers in advancing their careers. Two student-led initiatives are creating pathways to success through mentorship, industry connections and leadership training. Two students at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are helping their peers build professional connections and develop leadership skills through campus societies that support women in business...
Read the full postThe sky’s the limit: Physics research opens up new opportunities in atmospheric science
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: March 3, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Faculty of Science, UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
New research from the University of New Brunswick (UNB) will enable lower-cost, more accessible and more remote ionospheric science—without compromising accuracy. Scientists at the Radio and Space Physics Laboratory (RSPL) in the department of physics, along with other colleagues at UNB and in Italy, tested a network of low-cost sensors during the recent solar eclipse and found that...
Read the full post‘UNB is a place where I can make a difference’: Dr. Ali Taleb named dean of UNB Saint John business faculty
Tim Jaques
Posted: February 27, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
Dr. Ali Taleb measures success by impact. When he assumes his new role as dean of the faculty of business at the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Saint John campus on March 1, he intends to put that philosophy to work. “My career choices have generally been driven by the potential to develop people and make a difference in the community, and UNB is a place where I see...
Read the full postUNB Grad House Café welcomes Senegalese Flavours: Chef Fatou Sedore's culinary journey from Boyce Farmer's Market to campus
Camila Lefebvre
Posted: February 26, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
During a busy morning at the Boyce Farmer's Market in Fredericton, University of New Brunswick (UNB) RF Specialist and customer at the Grad House Café, Philippe Trottier, tasted Fatou Sedore’s cooking for the first time. Upon tasting her dishes, Trottier knew he needed to incorporate these rich flavours into the UNB Fredericton Grad House’s menu. “I liked the food and...
Read the full postUNB signs Scarborough Charter, advancing Black excellence and inclusion
Strategic Communications & Marketing
Posted: February 25, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable campus by signing the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education, a national framework to proactively address anti-Black racism and advance Black success in higher education. The ceremony was held on Feb. 24 at the Alumni Memorial Building...
Read the full postNew Brunswick universities drive health innovation and economic growth through groundbreaking research
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 24, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB in the News
Discover how groundbreaking research at New Brunswick universities is transforming health care and driving economic growth - see the full article to learn more.
Read the full postUNB partners with Supply Chain Canada to launch first-ever supply chain accreditation for a Canadian MBA program
UNB Newsroom
Posted: February 21, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Press Releases
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) has partnered with Supply Chain Canada to introduce the first-ever supply chain accreditation within a Canadian Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. This partnership aims to create more job-ready graduates, attract new talent to the region, and strengthen the relationship between academia and industry. “This is a very exciting day for...
Read the full postTop Basketball teams compete at UNB Saint John for 2025 ACAA Championships
Tim Jaques
Posted: February 18, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
Top college basketball teams will bring speed, skill and intensity to the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Saint John campus as the Seawolves host the 2025 Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) Basketball Championships. The tournament will feature the top six ACAA men’s and women’s teams competing at the G. Forbes Elliot Athletics Centre from Feb. 28 to March...
Read the full postShaping the future of health care in New Brunswick through transformative education
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: February 14, 2025 2:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
Dr. Lisa Best never set out with a map in hand. Her academic journey was less of a carefully plotted course and more of a winding trail—one shaped by curiosity, unexpected turns and a willingness to see where the path might lead. Now, as associate dean of integrated health for the University of New Brunswick’s Integrated Health Initiative (IHI), she leads the academic pillar of a...
Read the full postThe hidden treasures of UNB's Harriet Irving Library: Rare books, historical documents and unique artifacts
Tim Jaques
Posted: February 14, 2025 8:55:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
Tucked away in the Harriet Irving Library (HIL) at the University of New Brunswick's (UNB) Fredericton campus is a treasure of historical documents, rare books and one-of-a-kind artifacts that tell the story of this province and beyond. “We have over 25 special book collections, including rare books dating back to 1496, as well as archives and manuscripts that cover everything from the...
Read the full postRoseleen Kafley becomes the first UNB student to attend The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting as a young scientist
Kayla Cormier
Posted: February 11, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John, Faculty of Science, UNB Fredericton
Last year, Roseleen Kafley, a bachelor of science student in physics at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), had the extraordinary opportunity to attend the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in physics. Held from June 30 to July 5, 2024, in Lindau, Germany, Kafley was the first UNB student to attend the meeting as a young scientist and is now New Brunswick’s first Lindau alum. This...
Read the full postClaire Anderson: Award-winning UNB graduate looks at revolutionizing energy storage with computational chemistry
Tim Jaques
Posted: February 10, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Faculty of Science, UNB Fredericton
Claire Anderson (BSc’21, MSc‘24) has loved science and math since childhood. “I enjoyed it growing up. Those were my best courses in school,” she remembered. “Going into university, I knew I would end up in chemistry or biology. My parents, Brent Anderson (BScCE’84, MScCE’86) and Kimberley (Holmes) Anderson (BScCE’87), were University of New...
Read the full postPromise Partnership expands to Moncton
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: February 7, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
At a priority school in Moncton, children in grades three to five now get to build their digital literacy skills through activities like learning code through walking, talking robots; creating and exploring digital worlds and much more—all while forming lasting connections with mentors from the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC). The Promise...
Read the full postCelebrating 80 years of The Fiddlehead: UNB's iconic literary journal and its global impact
Kayla Cormier
Posted: February 5, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
What do Margaret Atwood, Rohinton Mistry and Eden Robinson have in common (aside from being some of Canada’s most renowned writers)? They have all contributed to The Fiddlehead, the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) esteemed creative writing journal, which marks its 80th anniversary this year. From its humble beginnings in the winter of 1945, The Fiddlehead has grown into one of...
Read the full postThe J. Herbert Smith Centre: Launching start-up success
Tim Jaques
Posted: February 4, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
Since 1988, the J. Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) has been a catalyst for entrepreneurial success. Nearly 80 per cent of the start-ups it supports thrive, a remarkable achievement in the competitive start-up ecosystem. “We help ventures advance to their next stage,” said Inball “Belle” Cobber,...
Read the full postField notes: Master of environmental management students ground their learning
Kayla Cormier
Posted: January 31, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
Last summer, students in the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) master of environmental management (MEM) program took part in work-integrated internships as part of their degree requirements. The internship is a new addition to the master’s program—having only been a requirement for the past two years—but has proven to be a success. “The internship adds an...
Read the full postUnderstanding and combating Islamophobia: A Q and A with Thamina Jaferi
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: January 29, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
In recognition of the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia, lawyer and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) expert Thamina Jaferi recently hosted an informative and solutions-based workshop through the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Human Rights and Equity Office. Aimed at deepening our understanding of Islamophobia and...
Read the full postSilence in the face of hatred is complicity: Honouring Holocaust Remembrance Day with Jasmine Kranat
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: January 27, 2025 1:00:00 PM AST
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
In commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Human Rights and Equity Office is hosting a workshop led by Jasmine Kranat, founder of the Atlantic Canada Holocaust Education Foundation (ACHEF). Kranat’s dedication to justice, education and combating hate through education was ignited by her own experience with a violent antisemitic attack...
Read the full postNavigating leadership and misinformation: In conversation with Margaret MacMillan
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: January 24, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
On Emily Wheaton’s (BA’24) graduation day last spring, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) history and politics grad had the opportunity to sit down with best-selling author, pre-eminent historian and UNB honorary degree recipient Margaret MacMillan. Today, their conversation is more relevant than ever. Wheaton and the award-winning author of Paris 1919 discuss misinformation,...
Read the full postUNB explores partnership to open Canada's 2nd anglophone school of optometry
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 24, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB in the News
Hannah Rudderham, with CBC New Brunswick, reported on a partnership between UNB and the University of Waterloo aiming to bring a satellite School of Optometry to the Saint John campus. Full story
Read the full postStudent-led Wellness Hub to support well-being through social connection
Camila Lefebvre
Posted: January 22, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
Camila Lefebvre is a fourth-year English student on the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Fredericton campus. She is a student-intern with the Strategic Communications and Marketing Office whose stories explore student health and well-being. As students, setting aside time for our social and mental health is central to our well-being. The Wellness Hub at the University of New Brunswick...
Read the full postStrong student voices in these spaces are crucial: Making a difference as decision-makers at UNB
Tim Jaques
Posted: January 21, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Driven by a concern for his fellow students during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kordell Walsh (BPhil’21) ran for a seat on the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Board of Governors. “Students are often in precarious situations, and that was an even larger issue during the pandemic,” he recalled. “Students were struggling with not feeling heard, me included. The best...
Read the full postUNB’s Axis Accelerator receives additional funding from ACOA to enhance entrepreneurship services
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 17, 2025 4:00:00 PM AST
Category: Press Releases
The Axis Accelerator at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) in Saint John is receiving a second round of funding from the Government of Canada through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) to support the growth of its entrepreneurship services. With ACOA’s new funding of $248,211, the Axis Accelerator plans to continue to enhance the sales accelerator program and offerings to...
Read the full postUNB commemorates the 10th Anniversary of the TRC Report with Indigenous Film Series
Angie Deveau
Posted: January 16, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John
As the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report approaches, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) will be reflecting throughout the year on the progress that has been made and the work that still lies ahead. The TRC's Final Report, released in December 2015, was a monumental step in acknowledging the historical and ongoing impacts of the residential school...
Read the full postSaying yes to leadership: How two UNB engineering students brought a national conference to life
Hilary Creamer Robinson
Posted: January 15, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
Two University of New Brunswick (UNB) students dedicated much of 2024 engineering an innovative and unforgettable national conference, hosted on the Fredericton campus during the first week of January. "We were both so hesitant to take this on, but saying yes was one of the best decisions we could have made," said Colby Arsenault, reflecting on his role as co-chair of the 2025 Canadian...
Read the full postUNB and the University of Waterloo sign MOU to explore establishing optometry program in Atlantic Canada
UNB Newsroom
Posted: January 15, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Press Releases
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) and the University of Waterloo have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore partnering with the intention of establishing a school of optometry in Saint John to serve Atlantic Canada. Currently, the University of Waterloo is the only English-language school of optometry in Canada, while a French-language program is offered at Université...
Read the full postDr. John Kershaw honoured for a lifetime of measuring forests and mentoring minds
Tim Jaques
Posted: January 13, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
Dr. John Kershaw didn’t plan a career in forestry when, as a young man, he left the family farm in southern Indiana to study at Purdue University. He wanted to be a veterinarian. However, a summer experience in Colorado during his first year at Purdue sparked his forestry interest, leading him to switch majors and embark on a journey that would take him around the world. “I had...
Read the full postCEWIL Canada funding and community partnerships drive UNB experiential learning success
Tim Jaques
Posted: January 8, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) integrates hands-on experiential learning into its curriculum to boost student engagement and equip them with practical career skills. From 2021 to 2023, UNB received over $2.7 million in funding from the Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada’s (CEWIL Canada) iHUB program, managed by the UNB office of experiential education. The...
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