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The official BlueSky profile for the University of New Brunswick.

Leading discovery and innovation since 1785, we are the oldest public English university in Canada.
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From UNB to the Olympics. Carrying UNB pride all the way to Italy.

Now in Milan for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Ryan Hamilton (BA’00, MScExSS’03, PhD’11) shared a special and heartwarming reflection en route to the games.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aKXCYr

📸 Team Canada
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February 11, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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Big news: UNB is officially ranked the #1 university in Atlantic Canada in TIME Magazine’s 2026 World’s Top Universities rankings!

We’re honoured by this recognition, and even more proud of the people who make it possible.

#ProudlyUNB #DoMore #TopRanked

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February 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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This February, UNB campuses are marking Black History Month with opportunities to learn, reflect and engage. As Canada recognizes 30 years of Black History Month in 2026, join us in amplifying Black voices and advancing a more inclusive university community.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3PZ95sn
February 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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You are invited to join @unbresearch.bsky.social for this upcoming Dual-Use Technology Summit in Fredericton Feb. 25-26!
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Please join us for a Dual-Use Technology Summit in Fredericton on Feb. 25-26, 2026!

This summit will bring thought leaders and interested partners together to explore opportunities for bringing new innovations to the defence sector.

Learn more and register: site.pheedloop.com/event/dualus...
January 23, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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UNB is marking the 30th anniversary of national recognition of Black History Month in Canada by honouring this year’s official theme: Black Brilliance Across Generations – From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.

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January 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Embrace your journey to mental well-being! ❤️ Remember, seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

If you're struggling, download Togetherall, a digital mental health support service is now available online, 24/7.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/40DCWew
January 21, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Best-selling author and UNB philosophy professor Dr. Jason Bell shares a last name—but no relation—with Dr. Winthrop Bell, the subject of his thrilling debut non-fiction book, Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Canada’s Greatest Spy.

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Left: An individual holding a book titled "Cracking the Nazi Code" by Jason Bell, standing in front of a bookshelf. Right: Historical black-and-white portrait of Dr. Winthrop Bell.
January 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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UNB is proud to share that a salmon conservation initiative led by Indigenous partners, Parks Canada, UNB and an extensive network of academic, government and community partners, has been named one of the UN World Restoration Flagship Initiatives.

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January 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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UNB and Holland College's Atlantic Police Academy (APA) have partnered to offer students a faster, more practical and holistic route to a criminology degree.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LzFN4Q
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January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Make safety your study buddy with the UNB Safe App.

From late-night walks to quick tips, it’s got your back with:
👣 Friend Walk
💬 Live Chat
🚨 Mobile Blue Light
🕵️ Report a Tip
🏠 Virtual Walk Home

Download now👇
https://bit.ly/4hzgjiD

#UNBSafe #CampusLife #StaySafeUNB
January 9, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Heather Millar, an associate professor of political science at UNB, whose book has received an honourable mention for the American Political Science Association’s Seymour Lipset Best Book Award.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4q5R1fZ
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December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Two UNB undergraduates have claimed first place at the 2025 Mathematics Competition, held in October at the Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Conference in Cape Breton.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3KFFaGI
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December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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UNB researchers are studying how rural women experience intimate partner violence. Isolation, limited services and tight-knit communities increase risk, and their work offers recommendations to improve safety.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MLPf5j
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December 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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UNB Saint John’s Computer Science Department sent three teams to the ICPC NENA competition! UNBSJ – Team 2 (Ben Foster, Sofiri Jaja, and Zion Dadu) placed 1st at the Moncton site and 3rd in Atlantic Canada after solving five problems. Huge congratulations to all our teams! 🎉
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December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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NB’s white spruce saw a 25% growth drop in recent droughts, hitting bigger trees hardest. Despite resilience, models warn future declines. UNB’s Katherine Tripp studied how drought is already reshaping our forests.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XF2cQP
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December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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UNB Saint John’s Computer Science Dept joined the 2025 Health Research Symposium in Fredericton. Grad student Olaoluwa Malachi presented his poster on AI-driven early triage support, contributing to a strong two-day showcase of health research and innovation across New Brunswick.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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UNB Saint John’s Computer Science department hosted a two-day “Unlocking Healthcare with AI” workshop, bringing together students, faculty and industry experts to explore real-world AI in healthcare, from decision support to ethics and data analytics.
December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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It’s Giving Tuesday! 🎉 Thanks to alumni support, students gain hands-on learning through co-ops, present award-winning papers at conferences, and access vital resources like lab equipment and books.

Learn more and give today by visiting https://bit.ly/482Xcvs
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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National awards and a milestone anniversary highlight how UNB’s Moncton site is a leader in modern nursing education across Canada!

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ompx4I
November 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Earlier this year, University of New Brunswick computer science student Owen Yesuf attended an entrepreneurship conference that spun out a big idea. Less than a year later, that idea is now a study app quickly growing in popularity.

Read more about the Buddy Sync app ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ooCNG3
November 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Global Entrepreneurship Week celebrates innovators and job creators who launch startups, drive economic growth and improve lives.

Read more about how UNB empowers innovators from idea to impact ➡️ https://bit.ly/47OA2bV

#GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #GEW2025 #GEWUNB2025 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship
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November 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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We are very proud to be one of three universities on Canada’s Top 100 Employers list for 2026 🎉

This is an achievement that speaks to more than policies or programs. Here are just a few ways that we set the standard this year ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oFCqaW
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November 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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When Dr. Yukun Lu came to UNB, she brought with her a background in autonomous vehicle control and a clear goal: to apply her expertise to a challenge that matters in New Brunswick.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nXRjUX
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November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The University of New Brunswick’s faculty of nursing and teaching professor Renée Gordon have been recognized with top honours at the 2025 SIM Expo, presented by Simulation Canada in Montreal on Nov. 3 and 4.

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November 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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We are excited to be hosting Grade 9 students on both campuses today!

Take Your Kids to Work Day at UNB provides students with an opportunity to explore careers through hands-on experiences and knowledge-sharing.

#takeyourkidtoworkday #ProudlyUNB
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November 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM