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UNB's Institute of Population Health seeks to transform health outcomes

Tim Jaques

Posted: Apr 23, 2025

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...

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Second annual Integrated Health Initiative Research Symposium showcases student innovation in healthcare reform

Kayla Cormier

Posted: Apr 17, 2025

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...

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Driving innovation: UNB students tee up success

Kayla Cormier

Posted: Apr 15, 2025

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...

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UNB report: New Brunswick's COVID-19 response and healthcare resilience examined

Alex Graham

Posted: Apr 14, 2025

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...

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Renaissance College becomes the School of Leadership Studies

UNB Newsroom

Posted: Apr 9, 2025

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...

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UNB Engineering students shine at 11th Annual Design Symposium with innovative capstone projects

Tim Jaques

Posted: Apr 9, 2025

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...

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UNB Alumna Christina Cooke discusses her debut novel 'Broughtupsy' and the power of art in challenging times

Alex Graham

Posted: Apr 8, 2025

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...

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Dr. Gwynne Dyer shares expert insights on modern defence at recent lecture

Tim Jaques

Posted: Apr 4, 2025

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...

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New UNB paper details 'Curious AI' that learns while it works

Tim Jaques

Posted: Apr 1, 2025

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...

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UNB's Arts Matters Conference 2025: Celebrating community, creativity and collaboration

Alex Graham

Posted: Mar 28, 2025

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...

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