Annual Progress Report

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President's reflections

I am pleased and excited to share with you this annual progress report on our university’s strategic vision. This report is a true testament to the hard work, dedication and collaboration that define us as a community.

When this vision was embraced by our community four years ago, it came with a call to be bold and courageous. It was a call to step bravely into our future and become the university our province and our world need us to be. As we reflect on the past year, we find ourselves firmly down that trajectory.

UNB Toward 2030

Universities exist to foster and share the knowledge the world needs to create positive change. UNB Toward 2030 calls on our community to tackle society’s grand challenges with bold new ideas and decisive action to secure a more just and prosperous future for our province and the world.

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Research impact

UNB is New Brunswick’s research engine. Over the past year, we have continued to increase our research performance and mobilize this knowledge to transform communities. We continue to develop areas of research strength to respond to grand societal challenges in energy, health, water and security.

Transformative education for the future

In the four years since our strategic vision was officially endorsed and adopted, the face of university education has been forever transformed. The COVID-19 pandemic fast-tracked innovative pedagogical solutions, and UNB’s faculty and instructors rose to the challenge. The past year has provided the opportunity to build on the lessons learned and incorporate them as we further develop the future of learning at UNB.

Engagement and impact

When we work together, we can achieve incredible things. This is the belief that lies behind our engagement with community, government and industry partners. This past year saw our partnerships grow and enrich the lives of our students, alumni, researchers and collaborators.

Our impact is growing, and people are taking notice.

People-centric, values-informed university community

UNB does not exist without the incredible people who make up our community – our students, faculty, staff and alumni. This year, UNB continued its dedication to investing in the development of the skills and talents of our people, and to celebrating the rich diversity that makes us who we are.

A modern, integrated, sustainable UNB

At UNB, we define sustainability in terms of environmental stewardship and responsible action, as well as increased research, education and awareness of the role we must play in addressing the climate crisis. This goes hand-in-hand with fiscal responsibility and a push to modernize our campuses, our systems and our structures.

The year ahead

In the coming year, let us continue to build on the momentum generated by our shared dedication and accomplishments. Together, we will shape a future that does more than meet the challenges of our world – it embraces and makes the most of the opportunities those challenges present. Thank you for being a part of this journey. I am excited to see what we achieve together.

Paul J. Mazerolle
President and Vice-Chancellor