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Learning from porcupines: How roadkill helped this Mi’kmaw PhD student find her academic path—and what it taught her about healing trauma
Jeremy Elder-Jubelin
Posted: June 30, 2026 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, Research, UNB Saint John
Four years ago, UNB Indigenous PhD student Starlit Simon was struggling to find belonging in academia. Feeling caught between worlds, she found her path by embracing, rather than rejecting, contradiction and dichotomy; now, she is finding personal and academic success in learning by embracing wholeness, slowness, and a connection to the land. Below, Simon shares what harvesting porcupine...
Read the full postUNB announces Arthur and Sandra Irving Primrose Scholarship recipients for 2026-27
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: June 29, 2026 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, Press Releases
The University of New Brunswick is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Arthur and Sandra Irving Primrose Scholarship at UNB’s Saint John campus. This year’s recipients are Jack Fry of Hampton and Sarah Nesbitt of Quispamsis. Valued at $40,000 over four years, the Arthur and Sandra Irving Primrose Scholarship recognizes outstanding students for their academic achievement,...
Read the full postMaster of Environmental Management 2025 Spotlight Series: Sebastien Theriault
Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management
Posted: June 29, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty of Forestry and Env Mgt
Last summer I was worked with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) as a Forest Research Technician, diving into the science behind healthy, resilient forests. My internship blended boots-on-the-ground fieldwork with data management, giving me a full view of how research supports sustainable forestry in Canada. Over my four months with NRCan, I hiked to more than 60 sample plots: measuring trees,...
Read the full postWabanaki Governance program at UNB centres Indigenous leadership and treaty knowledge
Tim Jaques
Posted: June 26, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Indigenous-led program at the University of New Brunswick builds governance skills rooted in Wabanaki law, land-based learning, and community priorities. In a forest at a land-based cultural camp near Tay Falls, N.B., people gather around a fire. Guided by Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers, they learn about treaties and history, share stories of traditional ways, and take part in...
Read the full postThe McKenna Institute and JEDI launch STEAM initiative, Wabanaki in Motion NB: Roots to Stars
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
Today, the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick, in partnership with the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI), officially launched its mobile makerspace initiative, Wabanaki in Motion NB: Roots to Stars, at Sitansisk (St. Mary’s First Nation) Maqiyahtimok Centre. Funded by the Mastercard Foundation EleV Program, with additional support from the TD Ready Challenge,...
Read the full postIrving Oil Engineering Scholarships launched at UNB
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 22, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
The University of New Brunswick and Irving Oil are pleased to announce a new scholarship in support of engineering students at UNB. The Irving Oil Engineering Scholarship is valued at $20,000 each and will be presented to five students per year, beginning this fall, with each recipient awarded $10,000 per year for two years. The scholarships will be awarded to New Brunswick students who have...
Read the full postMaster of Environmental Management 2026 Spotlight Series: Syed Muhammad Ahsan Gillani
Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management
Posted: June 22, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty of Forestry and Env Mgt
Last summer, I worked as a GIS Analyst at the NB Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (NB DTI), where I focused on reclassification of DTI roads (dataset) using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Web Map. Key takeaways from my experience: Using ArcGIS Web Apps to create interactive web maps that allow dynamic visualization and editing of both historic and current New Brunswick road...
Read the full postUNB summit focuses on accelerating AI adoption in Atlantic Canada
Tim Jaques
Posted: June 19, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
Panel discussions and keynotes address how Atlantic Canadians can better understand, manage and benefit from emerging AI technologies. The discussion of artificial intelligence is no longer confined to what can be built. The additional question now is how to apply it in an ethical, sustainable and human-centred manner. These challenges drove the Atlantic AI Summit 2026, held on the University...
Read the full postWhat is Smudging? And why intention is the backbone of this sacred Indigenous practice
Kathleen McLaughlin
Posted: June 19, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Used to cleanse the mind, body, and spirit, smudging is deeply personal and often misunderstood. Here’s what to know about the practice, its history, and why intention matters most. Smudging is a traditional Indigenous ceremonial practice used across the Americas and in cultures around the world to spiritually cleanse a person, place, or space. Two years ago, the University of New...
Read the full postMaster of Environmental Management 2025 Spotlight Series: Righteous Amankwa-Gyimah
Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management
Posted: June 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty of Forestry and Env Mgt
I’m Righteous Amankwa-Gyimah, and I'm pleased to share my experience as a Research Assistant at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) under the guidance of Dr. Paul Arp, a well-known scholar in watershed and soil health. During my 4-month internship, which was part of my Master of Environmental Management (MEM) program, I focused on sustainable practices and their impact on our...
Read the full postMcKenna Institute and Wallace McCain Institute launch people-first AI adoption pilot for New Brunswick SMEs
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 12, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
Sixteen New Brunswick companies are taking part in a new AI adoption pilot designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) put people, leadership, and organizational readiness at the centre of how they adopt AI. Created by UNB’s McKenna Institute in partnership with the Wallace McCain Institute (WMI), with leadership from MESH Insights, and KJ Advisory in organizational change...
Read the full postA UNB start-up is proving seaweed can help gardens weather dry spells
Tim Jaques
Posted: June 11, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton, Faculty of Science
Seagreen Solutions uses seaweed to help soil retain moisture longer, reducing watering needs for home gardens and agricultural landscapes during hotter, drier summers. Marie Dankworth was a teenager wandering the rocky coast of Brittany, France, tagging along with marine biology students during a six-month internship. They were studying seaweed along the shore. She was fascinated “It was...
Read the full postUNB and JDI announce 2026 leadership scholarship recipients
UNB Newsroom
Posted: June 9, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Press Releases
The University of New Brunswick and J.D. Irving, Limited are pleased to announce the 2026 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 postMaster of Environmental Management Spotlight Series: Pui Yu Lam
Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management
Posted: June 8, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty of Forestry and Env Mgt
From planting trees to monitoring endangered species, last summer was all about protecting the Nashwaak watershed! Last summer, I had the incredible opportunity to work as a Summer Watershed Steward with the Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc. (NWAI), as part of my internship for my Master of Environmental Management (MEM) program. The job responsibilities included, but were not limited to,...
Read the full postSimulation technology prepares UNB nursing students for the care of older adults
Tim Jaques
Posted: June 8, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton, Announcements
Technology-driven learning ensures that every student will encounter complex cases in older adult care. Nursing students at the University of New Brunswick apply learning in two settings: clinical placements and simulation, where technology complements traditional teaching methods to build the skills needed to care for older adults. “Care of persons throughout their lifespan is an...
Read the full postUNB nursing earns respected simulation standards endorsement—a first for a Canadian university
Tim Jaques
Posted: June 5, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
The recognition highlights simulation‑based nursing education that prepares students through structured practice before entering real healthcare settings. The University of New Brunswick is proud to announce that its nursing program has received the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement, a distinction in Canadian nursing education. The endorsement, granted by the...
Read the full postFor this UNB management grad “doing more was the answer”
Alex Graham
Posted: June 3, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
A targeted pitch at the 2022 Canadian Hockey League championship brought University of New Brunswick management grad Colton Kammerer onside to start his education at Canada’s oldest English language university. Legendary UNB REDS coach Gardiner MacDougall, who’d been brought in at the last minute by the Sea Dogs to secure the 2022 Memorial Cup victory, recognized the then-Hamilton...
Read the full postUniversity of New Brunswick nursing program prepares students for a palliative approach to an aging population
Tim Jaques
Posted: June 1, 2026 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
A University of New Brunswick program teaches nursing students a palliative approach that focuses on quality of life for older adults in long-term care. The approach could reshape how care is delivered across New Brunswick. A few minutes of fresh air. A familiar voice. A cup of tea at the right time. For many older adults living with chronic illness in New Brunswick, small moments like this...
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