We are united by the knowledge that our work creates positive change. We see it around us every day as our teaching, research and partnerships transform communities, economies and lives.
Toward 2030, our vision for the future, strengthens our ability to respond to the challenges of our time in ways that improve the lives of New Brunswickers and Canadians.
We will do this by equipping our students with the knowledge, skills and experience they need to thrive. We will harness the power of our research to drive innovation further, push society forward and create a more prosperous and equitable future for all.
This is an ambitious plan, and it will require both courage and wisdom. But UNB has always been a place that believes bold new ideas can change the world for the better.
As we approach 2030, UNB aspires to be:
In achieving these goals, we will:
The challenges we face as a society demand meaningful and innovative research. As New Brunswick’s only national comprehensive university, we will increase our research performance and mobilize this knowledge to transform communities.
We will continue to develop areas of research strength and ensure our people are recognized nationally and internationally.
UNB is an exceptional learning experience that offers more than just a degree. Our programs and courses respond to the changing needs of the world and our students are supported in an environment in which they truly feel they belong. They take with them the skills and abilities to thrive in a world full of challenges and opportunities.
UNB exists to serve the public good and create positive change in the world. As the epicentre of research and innovation in New Brunswick, we will expand our reach to help solve the challenges of today and tomorrow.
We will invest in collaborative industry, government, community and international partnerships to drive economic growth and social development. We will tell our story proudly to the world.
Our most valuable assets are our people – our students, faculty, alumni and staff. We will invest in our people, establish systems for scholars and students to work better together, and create conditions that foster a community in which we all belong.
We will be one UNB: excellent, inclusive and engaged.
We will open our doors even wider to the world, growing our enrolment and increasing our impact. We will invest in infrastructure renewal and expansion, and continue to modernize our systems and structures to enable continued success in research, learning and teaching and community engagement.
We will keep environmental stewardship, climate adaptation and the reduction of our carbon footprint at the forefront of our planning.
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