Andrew MacLean on traveling and discovering our own backyard – and why storytelling and history matter
“Storytelling is important here because it reflects our values and our culture.”
From social media to television, Dani Squires is showcasing local businesses
As television host of Market Day, and a food and lifestyle content creator, Dani Squires is supporting and promoting local businesses
Ending homelessness in Newfoundland and Labrador
Doug Pawson (MPhil’07) on how we need to rethink our system of care to create communities where everyone can thrive
How food insecurity affects the youngest Canadians
Dr. Lesley Frank (PhD’13) is working to address the global problem of family and childhood food insecurity while advancing food justice and health equity in Canada
Scattering the seeds of the past
Graham Nickerson (MScEng'02, MA'22) shares stories of the little-known Black history of the Maritimes
KJ Conyers-Steede on community-centric innovation and creating sustainable policies for rural Atlantic Canada
"We need to create ecosystems and lead with community-based solutions"
A champion for workplace safety
In a world where workplace injuries are often overlooked, Candace Carnahan (BA'02) has emerged as a powerful voice
What we learned while travelling and working abroad
Alumni Andrew Martel and Kayla Renée Ossachuk share lessons learned through their nomad working life
John Gerhardt offers escape in a world of volatility as creative director at LVMH
John Gerhardt (BA'85), the award-winning innovator, says that his formative years, including those spent studying for a degree in English literature from the University of New Brunswick, were key to helping him flourish
Katie Davey on public policy, social innovation and social entrepreneurship in New Brunswick
"We have a fragmented information environment. Figuring out how we have more understanding and empathy toward each other is the underpinning to solving the largest challenges we face"
Virginia Bliss Bjerkelund proves it's never too late to create something new
The author published her first book at age 91, second at 94.
Jen Woodland on integrated health research and the importance of knowledge translation
Translating research into meaningful health policy
Business is blooming for Sophie Sharp
The journey behind flower farming and growing a local business
Sarah Bernstein on the Booker Prize, the Scottish Highlands and a love of writing
The Giller Prize-winning author on her writing process and how UNB helped advance her career.
Lea Nicholas-MacKenzie on championing Indigenous human rights
“Advocating for Indigenous Rights with Indigenous Peoples instead of for Indigenous Peoples is important work”
Mark Leger on the future of local journalism and its importance in building communities
“We need to continue to have an optimistic spirit as we innovate new solutions for local journalism.”
Preserving the past and making connections on the Miramichi
Christine Jean becomes director of the New Brunswick Woodsman's Museum.
Graham Nickerson forged a second career uncovering and retelling history in Atlantic Canada
Sharing the untold Black history in the Maritimes
John Leroux on why architecture and art are so important in attracting and inspiring people
“You can’t say you love a place and build cheaply or not care about its history or environment or landscape or culture. If we truly love a place, we have to act like it.”
Donald Savoie on the centralization of power in Western governments, lack of public trust in our leaders, and what government IS good at
“We’ve added layers upon layers of bureaucracy.”
Terry Malley turned a unique product into a global manufacturing success
The story and success behind Malley Industries - and its global growth.
Josh O’Kane on Sidewalk Labs and “the city Google couldn’t buy”
The Globe and Mail reporter who has spent much of his career reporting on technology and music discusses the failed effort by Google's Sidewalk Labs to build a future-focused neighbourhood in Toronto
Julia Wright on finding your path through trial and error, and journalism in challenging times
“Failure is not the opposite of success – it's part of success.”
Matt Anderson and Chris Simpson on leading healthcare in a pandemic and adapting to change
The health human resources problem and burnout of healthcare workers, and so much more
Li Song is being the change she wants to see
How this international student graduate has become a force driving diversity and inclusion in New Brunswick.
Brent Staeben is Fredericton’s impresario
How the founding force behind the renowned Harvest Music Festival grew the event to become a cultural beacon
Mark Hemmings: Five tips for better smartphone photographs
The author of iPhone Photography for Dummies shares his top tips
Ryan Hamilton: choose 3 things each day
Tips from a the national and NHL performance guru.
Pushing boundaries drove Eva Choi to entrepreneurship
Eva Choi (BScGE’03) and Dallas Southcott (BA’95) on their pivot to create The Chocolate Lab Inc. in Calgary
UNB in Washington
Canadian Ambassador and UNB alum, David MacNaughton (BA'71), shares his thoughts on diplomacy, free trade and the value of higher education
