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.
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
"It’s our responsibility as researchers to communicate our work well so that people from multiple disciplines can understand. It’s one of the most critical things in healthcare.”
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 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.
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.”
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.
