In honour of Emancipation Day, join us July 31-Aug. 3 in Fredericton, New Brunswick for the Still Here: Emancipation Celebration, a four-day celebration honouring four centuries of Black heritage, resilience, and community in New Brunswick. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fHWKFi

A UNB research team led by Dr. Yang Qu, alongside Westlake University and Zhejiang University researchers, discover new biological process in plants that could revolutionize the production of important medicines Read about this discovery that was published in @science.org ➡️ https://bit.ly/4wSFHHP

UNB’s Wabanaki Governance program brings learning beyond the classroom. Guided by Elders and Knowledge Keepers, participants explore treaties, history, traditional ways and Wabanaki leadership through culture, ceremony and storytelling. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oOyQMH

We're proud of the UNB researchers recently awarded Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) grants in areas ranging from AI and advanced computing, to new materials and manufacturing, to natural resources and sustainability, to language learning, and more.

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Congratulations to all recipients of new NSERC grants announced yesterday! We're especially proud of the two dozen researchers here at UNB awarded Discovery and RTI grants in areas including AI, new materials, sustainability, language learning, and more! Read more: blogs.unb.ca/newsroom/202...

Congratulations to the recipients of the Beaverbrook Scholars Award! This year’s recipients are Kyler Hogan, Kyra LeBreton, and Lauren Shehab. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vUFaVJ

New Brunswick has more registered social workers than ever, but a growing share is stepping away from frontline roles, according to a new study from DataNB at UNB. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3RiP6Jq

UNB's Climate Action and Sustainability Plan (2025–2030) is available. With 50 actions across academics, research, operations, and community engagement, it outlines a shared path toward a more sustainable future. Explore the plan 👉 https://www.unb.ca/initiatives/sustainability/plans/index.html

Some stories invite you to slow down and take them in. Starlit Simon’s PhD story weaves together family, tradition, academic trust, self-discovery, canoes, porcupines and artistic creation. Watch Starlit’s story and explore it further ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4p0hmNp

We are 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. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4w815Io

TrojAI was one of the Fraser Student Venture Fund’s early investments in 2021. In partnership with the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, students in UNB’s venture assessment class work alongside NBIF professionals to assess startups within its portfolio. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4wbnQvi

Today, the McKenna Institute at UNB, 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. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3QhU09d

Alongside Irving Oil, we’re pleased to announce a new scholarship supporting UNB Engineering students. Valued at $20,000 each, five will be awarded annually starting this fall, helping recipients build an outstanding future. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4agf86n

AI discussions now go beyond what can be built to how it’s applied ethically, sustainably and human-centred. This focus shaped the Atlantic AI Summit 2026 at UNB, where leaders from government, industry and academia gathered from June 3-5. Learn more about the event ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eS7pxU

Elder Ramona Nicholas, Nihkanatpat (director) of the Mi'kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre, explains the history of smudging, and how Indigenous and non-Indigenous folks can respectfully learn and engage with the practice. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4w0Cbul

Seagreen Solutions uses seaweed to help soil retain moisture longer, reducing watering needs for home gardens and agricultural landscapes during hotter, drier summers. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gm7tqU

From clinical placements and simulation to real-world care, UNB nursing students are building the skills to support older adults with confidence and compassion. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4v9GoMl

UNB's McKenna Institute and the Wallace McCain Institute (WMI) launch people-first AI adoption pilot for New Brunswick SMEs. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gn08Y2

We are proud to have been ranked in the top 5.3% of 21,291 universities globally, per the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2026! As the world’s largest academic ranking, CWUR assesses institutions using a variety of indicators. Learn more ➡️ https://cwur.org/2026.php

UNB and J.D. Irving, Limited are pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the J.D. Irving, Limited NB Leadership Scholarship at UNB. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4edWflE

An APXS Collaborator on NASA’s Curiosity mission, UNB researcher Lucy Thompson is on a team celebrating an achievement that opens the door to exploration. Read more: https://dailygalaxy.com/2026/05/nasa-curiosity-rover-reaches-new-spot-mars/ Photo Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/LANL via Daily Galaxy

Caps were tossed, cheers filled the air, and memories were made 🎓✨ Last week’s graduation ceremonies were a celebration of determination, growth, and incredible achievement. To the UNB Class of 2026, you did it—and we’re so proud of you! #ClassOf2026 #ProudlyUNB #Grad2026

Celebrating Cederic Tahmo’s graduation! 🎓 Cederic was the inaugural Pascal Siakam Scholarship recipient in 2024, and we’re so proud to celebrate this exciting milestone. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3HoL5uj

Still thinking about graduation week 🎓 The smiles, the proud families, the hugs, the cheers and the moments in between!

A few minutes of fresh air. A familiar voice. A cup of tea at the right time. At UNB, nursing students are learning that these moments matter just as much as medical care. Discover how a palliative approach focused on quality of life could reshape long-term care ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o1rWmD

That’s a wrap on graduation celebrations for our Saint John graduates! 🎉 Congratulations on reaching this important milestone. Your hard work, perseverance and dedication have brought you here, we are proud to celebrate all that you have accomplished. Congratulations, Class of 2026. 🎓

Join us online as we celebrate the incredible achievements of our Saint John campus graduates! 📍 Watch live at: https://www.unb.ca/graduation/ Let’s cheer on the Class of 2026 as they take this exciting next step. #ProudlyUNB #UNBGrad #UNBeyond

“Being part of history like that is really cool.” Meet the first graduating cohort of our Bachelor of Social Work program—29 students whose hands-on experiences and dedication are already shaping the future of social work in our region. Read their story 👉 https://bit.ly/4uJtg08

Today marks the final day of graduation celebrations as we proudly recognize the achievements of our Saint John graduates 🎓 Congratulations to today’s grads on this incredible milestone, we are so proud to celebrate your achievements!

Congratulations to today’s graduates on this incredible milestone. We are proud to welcome you to the UNB Alumni family and look forward to seeing all that you accomplish. One more day to go — see you tomorrow when we celebrate our amazing Saint John grads!

Join us online as we celebrate the outstanding grads from the Faculties of computer Science and Engineering at ceremony D! 📍 Watch live at: https://www.unb.ca/graduation/ Be part of this moment and help us cheer on the Class of 2026! #ProudlyUNB #UNBGrad #UNBeyond