It all began in the forests of Brazil

It all began in the forests of Brazil

Dr. 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 had no clear roadmap to make a difference.

Dr. Rafaella Mayrinck:

Protecting forests for future generations 

Mayrinck 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

Mayrinck studied forestry in Brazil, including Amazon rainforest coursework and survival skills, learning solutions-based approaches to conserve forests. 

TransX research lead

The next step in her journey was leading UNB’s TransX initiative, where she studied tree responses to warming, leaf and growth phenology, health, and survival to mitigate climate change impacts. 

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Assisted migration focus

Mayrinck now researches which tree species and genetic materials perform best in varying environments to inform future forest management strategies. 

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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. 

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Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Society needs forestry professionals who can design and implement management strategies that balance the often conflicting needs and desires of forest stakeholders. Our interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BScF) program helps you understand the forest through courses in forest and wildlife ecology, soil chemistry, forest economics, sociology, statistics, hydrology, management and many others.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management

This world urgently needs environmental professionals who can find ways to mitigate threats. Our interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management (BScEM) degree program will train you to understand ecosystems, the needs of species that depend on them, and how they are affected by human activities.

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 Science in Forestry

Society needs forestry professionals who can design and implement management strategies that balance the often conflicting needs and desires of forest stakeholders. Our interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BScF) program helps you understand the forest through courses in forest and wildlife ecology, soil chemistry, forest economics, sociology, statistics, hydrology, management and many others.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management

This world urgently needs environmental professionals who can find ways to mitigate threats. Our interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management (BScEM) degree program will train you to understand ecosystems, the needs of species that depend on them, and how they are affected by human activities.

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.

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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 . Carlyle 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.

Laura Richard

Co-founder and COO at Saltwinds Coffee

Laura took her UNB chemistry degree, love of coffee and a memory of old shipping traditions to create a product never seen before: ocean…

Laura Richard

Co-founder and COO at Saltwinds Coffee

Laura took her UNB chemistry degree, love of coffee and a memory of old shipping traditions to create a product never seen before: ocean…

Dr. John Kershaw

Assistant Vice President Academic (Partnerships)

Dr. John Kershaw didn’t plan a career in forestry when, as a young man, he left the family farm in southern Indiana to study at Purdue University.

Dr. Michelle Gray

Dean & Associate Professor

Dr. Gray has just started her five-year term as dean of forestry and environmental management (ForEM) on the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) …

Naveenan Manoharan

Master of Environmental Management (MEM)program

From the coasts of Sri Lanka to the forests of New Brunswick, Naveenan Manoharan is turning his passion for the planet into real-world …

Naveenan Manoharan

Master of Environmental Management (MEM)program

From the coasts of Sri Lanka to the forests of New Brunswick, Naveenan Manoharan is turning his passion for the planet into real-world …

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