Don’t just work in a lab
DISRUPT AN INDUSTRY
I’ve always been fascinated by how things work
I’ve always been fascinated by how things work
I’ve always been fascinated by how things work
Laura Richard’s journey began with a spark — not in a pitch room, but in a lab. As a curious undergraduate at UNB, she loved exploring chemistry and finding answers to big questions. But she never imagined her experiments would lead to real-world disruption.
Laura Richard:
Turned maritime tales into a thriving coffee business
Richard felt spellbound while listening to a story her partner, Brad Rideout, told her about growing up on Campobello Island. That story involved his grandfather, who, as a boat pilot, often reminisced about when products had been shipped from tropical places to ports in Eastern Canada.
Richard felt spellbound while listening to a story her partner, Brad Rideout, told her about growing up on Campobello Island. That story involved his grandfather, who, as a boat pilot, often reminisced about when products had been shipped from tropical places to ports in Eastern Canada.
Richard felt spellbound while listening to a story her partner, Brad Rideout, told her about growing up on Campobello Island. That story involved his grandfather, who, as a boat pilot, often reminisced about when products had been shipped from tropical places to ports in Eastern Canada.
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Inspired by island stories
A tale of ocean-flavoured coffee sparked Laura Richard’s curiosity. Partner Brad Rideout’s grandfather recalled how products once carried ocean air — a taste lost in today’s shipping.
Inspired by island stories
A tale of ocean-flavoured coffee sparked Laura Richard’s curiosity. Partner Brad Rideout’s grandfather recalled how products once carried ocean air — a taste lost in today’s shipping.
Inspired by island stories
A tale of ocean-flavoured coffee sparked Laura Richard’s curiosity. Partner Brad Rideout’s grandfather recalled how products once carried ocean air — a taste lost in today’s shipping.
From basement lab to breakthrough
Richard, a PhD chemist and UNB grad, recreated that flavour in a lab. The result? A signature roast that would launch Saltwinds Coffee — now an award-winning brand.
From basement lab to breakthrough
Richard, a PhD chemist and UNB grad, recreated that flavour in a lab. The result? A signature roast that would launch Saltwinds Coffee — now an award-winning brand.
From basement lab to breakthrough
Richard, a PhD chemist and UNB grad, recreated that flavour in a lab. The result? A signature roast that would launch Saltwinds Coffee — now an award-winning brand.
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Saltwinds coffee goes global
Based in Fredericton, their ocean-infused blends are sold online and in major stores such as Sobeys, expanding from the Maritimes to Ontario and the U.S.
Saltwinds coffee goes global
Based in Fredericton, their ocean-infused blends are sold online and in major stores such as Sobeys, expanding from the Maritimes to Ontario and the U.S.
Saltwinds coffee goes global
Based in Fredericton, their ocean-infused blends are sold online and in major stores such as Sobeys, expanding from the Maritimes to Ontario and the U.S.
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UNB is a place of collaboration, innovation and forward thinking that's impacting New Brunswick and beyond. With over 125 programs for you to pick from, you won't just get a degree, you'll change the world.
UNB is a place of collaboration, innovation and forward thinking that's impacting New Brunswick and beyond. With over 125 programs for you to pick from, you won't just get a degree, you'll change the world.
Check out a few of our programs.
Bachelor of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship
Creative. Innovative. Strategic. Those are the ingredients of a successful entrepreneur. And those are the ingredients UNB will hand you through its Entrepreneurship program. You’ll learn how to recognize opportunities, refine your ideas, and launch businesses. Even if you’re not interested in running your own business, our program will teach you to be creative, strategic, and innovative so that you can help organizations and communities thrive.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Chemistry can provide the foundation for interesting careers in medicine and medical laboratory work. It can also lead to a career in pharmaceutical design and innovation, or genetic research. Chemistry provides the strong background needed to research and develop discoveries in countless real-world materials, from plastics to foodstuffs to modern materials used in housing, transportation, and computer technology.
Bachelor of Nursing
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.
Bachelor of Science 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.
Bachelor of Computer Science
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.
Bachelor of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship
Creative. Innovative. Strategic. Those are the ingredients of a successful entrepreneur. And those are the ingredients UNB will hand you through its Entrepreneurship program. You’ll learn how to recognize opportunities, refine your ideas, and launch businesses. Even if you’re not interested in running your own business, our program will teach you to be creative, strategic, and innovative so that you can help organizations and communities thrive.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Chemistry can provide the foundation for interesting careers in medicine and medical laboratory work. It can also lead to a career in pharmaceutical design and innovation, or genetic research. Chemistry provides the strong background needed to research and develop discoveries in countless real-world materials, from plastics to foodstuffs to modern materials used in housing, transportation, and computer technology.
Bachelor of Nursing
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.
Bachelor of Science 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.
Bachelor of Computer Science
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.
Bachelor of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship
Creative. Innovative. Strategic. Those are the ingredients of a successful entrepreneur. And those are the ingredients UNB will hand you through its Entrepreneurship program. You’ll learn how to recognize opportunities, refine your ideas, and launch businesses. Even if you’re not interested in running your own business, our program will teach you to be creative, strategic, and innovative so that you can help organizations and communities thrive.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Chemistry can provide the foundation for interesting careers in medicine and medical laboratory work. It can also lead to a career in pharmaceutical design and innovation, or genetic research. Chemistry provides the strong background needed to research and develop discoveries in countless real-world materials, from plastics to foodstuffs to modern materials used in housing, transportation, and computer technology.
Bachelor of Nursing
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.
Bachelor of Science 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.
Bachelor of Computer Science
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.
Don't just choose a program, choose a path
UNB is a place of collaboration, innovation and forward thinking that's impacting New Brunswick and beyond. With over 125 programs for you to pick from, you won't just get a degree, you'll change the world.
Make an impact at UNB and beyond
Our alumni, students, faculty and staff are changing the world every day. Read their stories.
Our alumni, students, faculty and staff are changing the world every day. Read their stories.
Cody Carlyle
Researcher at the University of New Brunswick
Cody is a PhD candidate at UNB. He studies right whales with Dr. Kim Davies, who leads the Davies Lab in Conservation Oceanography…
Jordan MacDonald
PhD candidate and founder of Adapt for Education
Jordan MacDonald believes so-and he's building the proof by reshaping the future for teen parents across New Brunswick and beyond.
Rafaella Mayrinck
Professor- UNB Forestry & Environmental Manag…
Rafaella has always felt at home in the forest, whether in her native Brazil or her new home in New Brunswick.
Community greenhouses will help people
access affordable, healthy food
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is shining a light on innovation and entrepreneurship at UNB through stories that inspire, transform, provoke…
UNB alumni driving innovation to its fullest
potential
As CEO and co-founder of Potential Motors, Sam Poirier (BScME'19, M-TME'19) and his team are targeting a small niche with the introduction of …
Breaking the cycle of child poverty
Melissa Bewick (MBA'11) is breaking the cycle of child poverty in Saint John. Her non-profit organization, Bee Me Kidz, directly addresses the impact of poverty-related stressors on a child’s ability to learn.
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