Global Site Navigation (use tab and down arrow)

Where passion meets purpose

Home to academic excellence in the humanities and social sciences at Canada’s oldest public English-speaking university. Our 30+ programs offer diversity, research excellence and practical experience. Discover new ideas and prepare for success in every field imaginable.

Explore the Faculty of Arts

  • Academic advising
  • Departments & programs
  • Research centres
  • Arts internship program
  • Travel study & exchange

Get social

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

Arts in the news

Researchers uncovering the hidden struggles of Canada's queer community

In a world where the spotlight often highlights progress and acceptance, Canada's queer community has its own set of unique challenges. The need for increased understanding and support is at the heart of their journey.

Full story

UNB alum Sarah Bernstein wins 2023 Giller Prize

Sarah Bernstein (MA’12) has been named the winner of the coveted 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize for her novel, Study for Obedience.

Full story

UNB director of drama will receive Playhouse award, debut new play

This evening, Oct. 23, Len Falkenstein will receive an award for nearly 25 years of contributions to the Fredericton theatre community, but it is not a lifetime achievement award that means he is slowing down. In two weeks, he has a new play being staged, a testament to a supportive local theatre community, he says.

Full story

W. C. Desmond Pacey Memorial Lecture

Join the Faculty of Arts for the W. C. Desmond Pacey Memorial Lecture, which will be given by political scientist Dr. Matthew Hoffmann, Professor at the University of Toronto Scarborough and co-director of the Environmental Governance Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Dr. Hoffmann will deliver "The Politics of Decarbonization" on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Join us

Creating safe and inclusive spaces for all students to learn and grow

Two students at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) have put their heart into creating a new initiative that focuses on educating students on Indigenous rights, history and ways of life.

Full story