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The official BlueSky profile for the University of New Brunswick.

Leading discovery and innovation since 1785, we are the oldest public English university in Canada.
Best-selling author and 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.

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January 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM
UNB is proud to share that a salmon conservation initiative led by Indigenous partners, Parks Canada, UNB and an extensive network of academic, government and community partners, has been named one of the UN World Restoration Flagship Initiatives.

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January 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
UNB and Holland College's Atlantic Police Academy (APA) have partnered to offer students a faster, more practical and holistic route to a criminology degree.

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January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Make safety your study buddy with the UNB Safe App.

From late-night walks to quick tips, it’s got your back with:
👣 Friend Walk
💬 Live Chat
🚨 Mobile Blue Light
🕵️ Report a Tip
🏠 Virtual Walk Home

Download now👇
https://bit.ly/4hzgjiD

#UNBSafe #CampusLife #StaySafeUNB
January 9, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Heather Millar, an associate professor of political science at UNB, whose book has received an honourable mention for the American Political Science Association’s Seymour Lipset Best Book Award.

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December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Two UNB undergraduates have claimed first place at the 2025 Mathematics Competition, held in October at the Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Conference in Cape Breton.

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December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
UNB researchers are studying how rural women experience intimate partner violence. Isolation, limited services and tight-knit communities increase risk, and their work offers recommendations to improve safety.

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December 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
UNB Saint John’s Computer Science Department sent three teams to the ICPC NENA competition! UNBSJ – Team 2 (Ben Foster, Sofiri Jaja, and Zion Dadu) placed 1st at the Moncton site and 3rd in Atlantic Canada after solving five problems. Huge congratulations to all our teams! 🎉
December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
NB’s white spruce saw a 25% growth drop in recent droughts, hitting bigger trees hardest. Despite resilience, models warn future declines. UNB’s Katherine Tripp studied how drought is already reshaping our forests.

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December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
UNB Saint John’s Computer Science Dept joined the 2025 Health Research Symposium in Fredericton. Grad student Olaoluwa Malachi presented his poster on AI-driven early triage support, contributing to a strong two-day showcase of health research and innovation across New Brunswick.
December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
UNB Saint John’s Computer Science department hosted a two-day “Unlocking Healthcare with AI” workshop, bringing together students, faculty and industry experts to explore real-world AI in healthcare, from decision support to ethics and data analytics.
December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It’s Giving Tuesday! 🎉 Thanks to alumni support, students gain hands-on learning through co-ops, present award-winning papers at conferences, and access vital resources like lab equipment and books.

Learn more and give today by visiting https://bit.ly/482Xcvs
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
National awards and a milestone anniversary highlight how UNB’s Moncton site is a leader in modern nursing education across Canada!

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November 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Earlier this year, University of New Brunswick computer science student Owen Yesuf attended an entrepreneurship conference that spun out a big idea. Less than a year later, that idea is now a study app quickly growing in popularity.

Read more about the Buddy Sync app ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ooCNG3
November 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Global Entrepreneurship Week celebrates innovators and job creators who launch startups, drive economic growth and improve lives.

Read more about how UNB empowers innovators from idea to impact ➡️ https://bit.ly/47OA2bV

#GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #GEW2025 #GEWUNB2025 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship
November 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
We are very proud to be one of three universities on Canada’s Top 100 Employers list for 2026 🎉

This is an achievement that speaks to more than policies or programs. Here are just a few ways that we set the standard this year ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oFCqaW
November 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
When Dr. Yukun Lu came to UNB, she brought with her a background in autonomous vehicle control and a clear goal: to apply her expertise to a challenge that matters in New Brunswick.

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November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The University of New Brunswick’s faculty of nursing and teaching professor Renée Gordon have been recognized with top honours at the 2025 SIM Expo, presented by Simulation Canada in Montreal on Nov. 3 and 4.

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November 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We are excited to be hosting Grade 9 students on both campuses today!

Take Your Kids to Work Day at UNB provides students with an opportunity to explore careers through hands-on experiences and knowledge-sharing.

#takeyourkidtoworkday #ProudlyUNB
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
New research by UNB chemistry professor Dr. Barry Blight could revolutionize how we deal with aluminum refining waste, aluminum recycling and even fuelling our world—reducing how much material ends up in landfills and making our future more sustainable.

Learn more ➡️ http://bit.ly/3LcjbqH
November 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
We are excited to be hosting Grade 9 students on both campuses on Nov. 5!

Take Your Kids to Work Day at UNB will provide students with an opportunity to explore careers through hands-on experiences and knowledge-sharing.

#takeyourkidtoworkday #ProudlyUNB
October 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The University of New Brunswick and philanthropist Loretta Windsor are pleased to announce the launch of the Ken Windsor Graduate Fellowship in History. This will be awarded to a student pursuing graduate studies in history on UNB’s Fredericton campus.

Read more → https://bit.ly/4hwFAv2
October 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Naloxone nasal spray kits for emergency use are available on our Fredericton and Saint John campuses, including our residences and Moncton site.

Making naloxone accessible supports the safety and well-being of individuals on our campuses.

Visit https://bit.ly/3WhL9nJ for more information.
October 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
🎓✨ To the UNB Saint John Class of 2025, you’ve officially leveled up!

From late-night study sessions to unforgettable campus moments, you’ve shown up with heart, hustle and a whole lot of UNB pride.

Keep shining, keep soaring and never forget where your story started. #ProudlyUNB #UNBGrad2025
October 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Please join us for the livestream of our 43rd Fall Convocation ceremony, happening now in Saint John! ➡️ www.unb.ca/graduation/
October 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM