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UNB experts join Black Arcs to create novel disease modelling system

At the height of COVID-19, Fredericton company Black Arcs knew they could help governments and experts with better pandemic response planning. They already had Citisketch, a product that simulates the daily life of communities; how people move around and behave throughout their day.

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New bio-psych program offers students experiential-learning opportunities

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is launching its biology-psychology program on the Fredericton campus this fall. Already offered on UNB’s Saint John campus, the biology-psychology program will meet the needs of students interested in studying the human body and human behaviour.

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New UNESCO designation

Three sites from the Atlantic provinces have made their entrance into the top 100 List of UNESCO Geological Heritage sites. Dr. Audrey Limoges (Department of Earth Sciences at UNB) explains the paleontological and geological significance of each of these sites during a Radio-Canada French-language interview on the francophone show Le Réveil. "Une nouvelle désignation de l'Unesco pour trois sites en N.-É. et à T.-N.-L [07 h 49]" (English Translation: "New UNESCO designation for three sites in NS & NL [07 h 49]")

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UNB research heading into orbit on NASA earth observation mission

Researchers at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are part of a new consortium that will see Canadian innovation advance our ability to tackle climate change and severe weather.

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New programs in Environmental Science

UNB is launching new programs in environmental sciences available for students pursuing a bachelor of science degree.

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Co-op works for students

Co-op is a critical part of your academic degree. By joining the Science Co-op Program, you can gain experience in your chosen field, practice your technical & interpersonal skills, build your network, and earn income to offset the cost of school.