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The Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research
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The MMFC is dedicated to collaborative, action-oriented research and education to understand and prevent gender-based violence.
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Thanks to all who joined the MMFC Research Spotlight Series during UNB’s Research Celebration Week!
Incredible insights & energy from our presenters.
Missed it? Recordings coming soon on our YouTube channel!
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October 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Join the MMFC Research Presentation Series & AGM on Oct. 8, 2025 (11–5, UNBF) to explore new findings on family violence & GBV. Connect with colleagues, students & community members in person or online.

👉 More info & registration: ow.ly/MzLc50WY3OK
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September 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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The latest episode of MMFC: In Conversation is now live! Episode 2 features Katie Hamill, PhD candidate and research assistant, in conversation with Kathleen Allen, research coordinator for the AIM study.

Watch now on Spotify or YouTube:
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September 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Join the MMFC Research Presentation Series & AGM on Oct. 8, 2025 (11–5, UNBF) to explore new findings on family violence & GBV. Connect with colleagues, students & community members in person or online—refreshments provided!

👉 More info & registration: ow.ly/MzLc50WY3OK
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September 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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FVI 2001: Introduction to Family Violence offers a research-based foundation to understand its history, causes, effects, and prevention. Through current theories & practice, students explore the dynamics of violence, gender relations, myths & realities, & community responses...
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September 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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We had a wonderful meeting this morning with members of the National Association of Women and the Law to discuss the legislative reforms needed to better support survivors of family violence!
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September 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Hey BlueSky! We're hiring!📣
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August 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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🎉 Bonne fête à tous les Acadiens pis Acadiennes! 🇦🇨
Aujourd'hui, on brandit nos drapeaux, on tape du pied au rythme du tintamarre, pis on célèbre notre fierté, notre langue, pis nos racines! 💙💛❤️
August 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Final Research Talk!
Featuring Dr. Lucia O’Sullivan and will take place on Thursday, July 24th at 3:00pm. The presentation is entitled: Perpetrators, targets, and witnesses: Innovative approaches to shifting the dynamics perpetuating sexual violence in intimate contexts.
Register: ow.ly/6xSu50WtUr1
July 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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The second CRC job talk will feature Dr. Amy Fitzgerald and will take place on Tuesday, July 22nd at 2:30pm.

The presentation will be broadcast from Carleton Hall, Room 106 and will be open to the public. You can register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/524b46...
July 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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!Research Showcase!
The presentation will be broadcast from Carleton Hall, Room 106 and will be open to the public. You will be able to join in-person or remotely via Microsoft Teams. The link is located here: www.rossatech.com/video-links/...
July 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Today is the national Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S), also known as 'Red Dress Day'.
This ongoing crisis is a direct result of our countries long history of colonial violence.
Learn more about Red Dress Day here: www.mmiwg-ffada.ca
May 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Call for Participants! Email admma@unb.ca if are interested.
May 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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We are excited to share that the first paper from The Interprovincial Violence Against Women Project (The IPV Project) has now been published online as part of the May 2025 issue of Preventive Medicine Reports: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
April 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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#TransDayOfVisibilty
March 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Stop by to learn about our Certificate in Family Violence Issues program.
March 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Rosa Parks is a common figure brought up during Black History Month. However, Parks was also a passionate advocate for Black women who were survivors of sexual violence, working to help victims navigate a judicial system permeated by segregation and white supremacy.
February 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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In 1901, Mary Matilda (Tilly) Winslow became the first Black woman to attend the University of New Brunswick. In 1905, she graduated at the top of her class with her BA in Classics and was awarded the Montgomery-Campbell Prize for her academic achievements. #BlackHistory #UNB #BlackWomenInHistory
February 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Recruiting Participants for this study on improving media coverage of criminal events from the University of Guelph!
January 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM