Don’t just study climate change
HELP FORESTS THRIVE
It all began in the forests of Brazil
It all began in the forests of Brazil
It all began in the forests of Brazil
Rafaella Mayrinck always knew she wanted to protect nature. Growing up surrounded by Brazil’s rainforests, she felt a deep connection to the land — but no clear roadmap to make a difference.
Dr. Rafaella Mayrinck: Protecting Forests for Future Generations
Rafaella has always felt at home in the forest, whether in her native Brazil or her new home in New Brunswick. Together with her students, she's tackling climate change by studying the genetics of tree species to help forests thrive amidst ongoing changes.
Rafaella has always felt at home in the forest, whether in her native Brazil or her new home in New Brunswick. Together with her students, she's tackling climate change by studying the genetics of tree species to help forests thrive amidst ongoing changes.
Rafaella has always felt at home in the forest, whether in her native Brazil or her new home in New Brunswick. Together with her students, she's tackling climate change by studying the genetics of tree species to help forests thrive amidst ongoing changes.
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Immersive learning
Studied forestry in Brazil, including Amazon rainforest coursework and survival skills, learning solutions-based approaches to conserve forests.
Immersive learning
Studied forestry in Brazil, including Amazon rainforest coursework and survival skills, learning solutions-based approaches to conserve forests.
Immersive learning
Studied forestry in Brazil, including Amazon rainforest coursework and survival skills, learning solutions-based approaches to conserve forests.
TransX research lead
Leads UNB’s TransX initiative, studying tree responses to warming, leaf and growth phenology, health, and survival to mitigate climate change impacts.
TransX research lead
Leads UNB’s TransX initiative, studying tree responses to warming, leaf and growth phenology, health, and survival to mitigate climate change impacts.
TransX research lead
Leads UNB’s TransX initiative, studying tree responses to warming, leaf and growth phenology, health, and survival to mitigate climate change impacts.
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Assisted migration focus
Researches which tree species and genetic materials perform best in varying environments to inform future forest management strategies.
Assisted migration focus
Researches which tree species and genetic materials perform best in varying environments to inform future forest management strategies.
Assisted migration focus
Researches which tree species and genetic materials perform best in varying environments to inform future forest management strategies.
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UNB is Canada’s first English-language university, with its Fredericton campus founded in 1785 in the province’s capital. The Saint John campus followed in 1964
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UNB is Canada’s first English-language university, with its Fredericton campus founded in 1785 in the province’s capital. The Saint John campus followed in 1964
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UNB is Canada’s first English-language university, with its Fredericton campus founded in 1785 in the province’s capital. The Saint John campus followed in 1964
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programs to choose from
UNB has more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs.
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UNB has more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs.
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UNB has more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs.
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Explore Our Programs
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In the Forestry and Environmental Management program, you’ll learn how to manage all of these things in sustainable ways, solving complex problems for the benefit of current and future generations
In the Forestry and Environmental Management program, you’ll learn how to manage all of these things in sustainable ways, solving complex problems for the benefit of current and future generations
BSc - Applied Coastal Ecology
A bachelor of science with a major in applied coastal ecology will give students a deep dive into tackling climate change and protecting our important coastal regions. This program prepares students to pursue meaningful careers in coastal management, conservation, and protection.
BSc - Marine Biology
We are one of only a few university campuses in Canada offering a BSc in marine biology. With professors internationally recognized in the field and an ideal location on the Saint John Kennebecasis River estuarine complex, UNB's Saint John campus is well equipped to offer this program. Students receive a broad, basic training that will allow them to qualify for a wide range of employment opportunities.
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Prepare to meet the current and future population healthcare needs in New Brunswick and beyond. Our curriculum is unique in its focus on primary healthcare, social justice and caring as core values. Our graduates are leading the way as executive directors of hospitals, majors in the Canadian Armed Forces, Canada research chairs and ministerial government positions. They make a difference in their communities, working in harm reduction and providing healthcare around the world.
BSc in Engineering
With opportunities as big as our students’ imaginations, we offer hands-on learning pathways to help students aim high, then land higher.
Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Studies
Have a passion for physical activity, recreation, sport or health and wellness? Our Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Studies (BRSS) program is the only one of its kind in Canada, offering both recreation and sport science in one comprehensive degree. You can also choose from a variety of specialization and niche options.
BCS
A computer science degree will prepare you for a career in growing fields like cybersecurity, information management, computer programming and software building. UNB is leading the way to help you understand and solve pressing global issues like climate change and health care. (Source: https://www.unb.ca/fredericton/cs/undergrad/index.html)
BSc - Applied Coastal Ecology
A bachelor of science with a major in applied coastal ecology will give students a deep dive into tackling climate change and protecting our important coastal regions. This program prepares students to pursue meaningful careers in coastal management, conservation, and protection.
BSc - Marine Biology
We are one of only a few university campuses in Canada offering a BSc in marine biology. With professors internationally recognized in the field and an ideal location on the Saint John Kennebecasis River estuarine complex, UNB's Saint John campus is well equipped to offer this program. Students receive a broad, basic training that will allow them to qualify for a wide range of employment opportunities.
BN
Prepare to meet the current and future population healthcare needs in New Brunswick and beyond. Our curriculum is unique in its focus on primary healthcare, social justice and caring as core values. Our graduates are leading the way as executive directors of hospitals, majors in the Canadian Armed Forces, Canada research chairs and ministerial government positions. They make a difference in their communities, working in harm reduction and providing healthcare around the world.
BSc in Engineering
With opportunities as big as our students’ imaginations, we offer hands-on learning pathways to help students aim high, then land higher.
Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Studies
Have a passion for physical activity, recreation, sport or health and wellness? Our Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Studies (BRSS) program is the only one of its kind in Canada, offering both recreation and sport science in one comprehensive degree. You can also choose from a variety of specialization and niche options.
BCS
A computer science degree will prepare you for a career in growing fields like cybersecurity, information management, computer programming and software building. UNB is leading the way to help you understand and solve pressing global issues like climate change and health care. (Source: https://www.unb.ca/fredericton/cs/undergrad/index.html)
BSc - Applied Coastal Ecology
A bachelor of science with a major in applied coastal ecology will give students a deep dive into tackling climate change and protecting our important coastal regions. This program prepares students to pursue meaningful careers in coastal management, conservation, and protection.
BSc - Marine Biology
We are one of only a few university campuses in Canada offering a BSc in marine biology. With professors internationally recognized in the field and an ideal location on the Saint John Kennebecasis River estuarine complex, UNB's Saint John campus is well equipped to offer this program. Students receive a broad, basic training that will allow them to qualify for a wide range of employment opportunities.
BN
Prepare to meet the current and future population healthcare needs in New Brunswick and beyond. Our curriculum is unique in its focus on primary healthcare, social justice and caring as core values. Our graduates are leading the way as executive directors of hospitals, majors in the Canadian Armed Forces, Canada research chairs and ministerial government positions. They make a difference in their communities, working in harm reduction and providing healthcare around the world.
BSc in Engineering
With opportunities as big as our students’ imaginations, we offer hands-on learning pathways to help students aim high, then land higher.
Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Studies
Have a passion for physical activity, recreation, sport or health and wellness? Our Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Studies (BRSS) program is the only one of its kind in Canada, offering both recreation and sport science in one comprehensive degree. You can also choose from a variety of specialization and niche options.
BCS
A computer science degree will prepare you for a career in growing fields like cybersecurity, information management, computer programming and software building. UNB is leading the way to help you understand and solve pressing global issues like climate change and health care. (Source: https://www.unb.ca/fredericton/cs/undergrad/index.html)
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Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management
Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management
Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management
The University of New Brunswick has been the home for the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management for more than 115 years. Thousands of students have graduated from our programs and gone on to have challenging and productive careers in the forestry and environmental fields in many countries around the world.
The University of New Brunswick has been the home for the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management for more than 115 years. Thousands of students have graduated from our programs and gone on to have challenging and productive careers in the forestry and environmental fields in many countries around the world.
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No matter what challenge you may be facing, there will be someone here to support, guide and cheer you on.
No matter what challenge you may be facing, there will be someone here to support, guide and cheer you on.
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Experiential learning
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Collaborative classroom culture
Academic resources and tutoring
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Learning at UNB
Small class sizes
Experiential learning
Research opportunities
Collaborative classroom culture
Academic resources and tutoring
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