Information Technology Services

History of ITS

Established in 1964, the Computing Centre (ITS) of UNB has played a leadership role in the advancement of technology within UNB, New Brunswick, and the Atlantic Region.

Highlights:

1968 - Supported by UNB’s advanced technology, UNB established the first Department of Computer Science in Canada, offering the Master of Computer Science degree through Electrical Engineering.

1970 - In an innovative pilot project, UNB established the first regional ‘network’ in the country.

1984 - UNB was the first university in Canada to provide students with an email address.

1993 - UNB was the first university in Canada to officially host a ‘comprehensive’ university website: www.unb.ca.

View the comprehensive timeline here.

About UNB

Did you know?

UNB’s Fredericton campus, located in New Brunswick’s capital, was established in 1785; its Saint John campus, located in New Brunswick’s largest city, was established in 1964.

UNB is among the oldest public universities in North America and the oldest English-language university in Canada.

UNB’s international students originate from more than 100 countries, contributing to the cultural fabric of our host communities and the entire province.

UNB’s Fredericton campus, located in New Brunswick’s capital, was established in 1785; its Saint John campus, located in New Brunswick’s largest city, was established in 1964.

UNB is among the oldest public universities in North America and the oldest English-language university in Canada.

UNB’s international students originate from more than 100 countries, contributing to the cultural fabric of our host communities and the entire province.