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UNB in 30UNB Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility: A conversation with Nhu TrieuMarc sits down with Nhu Trieu to discuss UNB's Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility - an important player in institutional and regional scientific research with a rich history and vital mission.Nhu Trieu is the Director of the Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility (MMF) at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). The MMF is an open access, interdisciplinary imaging and analysis platform that provides high-level training, subject matter expertise, and serves as the oldest centralized source of institutional and local research ecosystem knowledge for over 950+ internal UNB clients from 9 departments (biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, forestry...
2026-02-2036 min
UNB in 30On the Wolastoq with Felix Eissenhauer: American Eel Migration and Habitat FragmentationIn the second installment of our series on UNB graduate student research related to the Wolastoq, Marc speaks with Felix Eissenhauer, whose interest in freshwater ecology led to a PhD assessing the movement patterns, habitat use, and life-history traits of American eels in the lower Wolastoq, thus establishing essential baseline data for future conservation and management efforts. Felix conducted his study as part of the Mactaquac Aquatic Ecosystem Study, a collaboration between NB Power and the Canadian Rivers Institute to provide the research necessary to support informed, science-based decisions for the planned refurbishment of the Mactaquac Generating Station, a...
2025-11-0526 min
UNB in 30Wolastoq conversation with Percy SacobieThe first in what we hope is a series of conversations about the intersection of UNB research and the Wolastoq, Percy Sacobie, UNB MEd 2022 and current Director of Education for St Mary's First Nation sits down with Marc to discuss his groundbreaking (dam shattering?) thesis that culminated in the YFC departure lounge situated mural "Glooscap and the Giant Beaver".
2025-08-2633 min
UNB in 30Welcome to Fall 2025Get ready for the Fall semester with this short UNB in 30 episode! Naya shares practical tips for students on building community through clubs and societies, planning your course schedule, using campus resources, and more. If you are a new or returning student looking to start the Fall term strong, this episode is perfect for you!
2025-08-2007 min
UNB in 30The Summer Buzz on CampusNaya and Marc sit down to compare notes on their favourite and least favourite aspects of summer life on the UNB Fredericton Campus, eventually settling on a discussion of longstanding grounds keeping practices.
2025-07-2816 min
UNB in 30After the Cap and Gown: International Students and Life Beyond GraduationWhat happens after the cap and gown? For international students, the journey doesn’t end at graduation—it’s just the beginning. In this episode, host Abhi dives into the hopes, challenges, and dreams of international students as they navigate life after graduation. Join us as we hear from Sanchit, a final-year BBA student, and Lois, a final-year Chemical Engineering student, as they share their post-graduation plans, from staying in Canada to returning home or exploring global opportunities.Whether you’re an international student, an educator, or just curious about the post-grad journey, this episode is packed...
2025-03-2125 min
UNB in 30A Transformative conversation with Dr. John McLaughlin (Part-2)By tracing back to the impactful conversation and picking it up from where we left off, Segment 2 is officially here! Segment 2 - of our special two-part episode with Dr. John McLaughlin, President Emeritus of UNB, is now live! In this second installment, Dr. McLaughlin shares insights on calibrating a student’s mindset in the present world, a more detailed approach on deep change, and the key moments that shaped his journey. Whether you're a student, faculty member, or a leadership enthusiast, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration. Tune in now and be part of th...
2025-03-1229 min
UNB in 30Your Story Matters: First-Year Questions, Upper-Year WisdomIn this episode of UNB in 30, host Naya Sabbagh brings together lower-year and upper-year students for an honest conversation about university life. First-year students ask the questions they’ve been wondering, like, "How do you know if you're in the right program? What happens when friendships don’t last?" while upper-year students share their hard-earned wisdom and advice. Whether you're just starting university or reflecting on how far you've come, this episode offers real stories, valuable insights, and a reminder that your story matters!
2025-03-0829 min
UNB in 30A Transformative conversation with Dr. John McLaughlin (Part-1)The wait is over! Segment -1 of our special two-part episode with Dr. John McLaughlin, President Emeritus of UNB, is now live!In this first installment, Dr. McLaughlin shares insights on leadership, transformative deep change, and the key moments that shaped his journey. Whether you're a student, faculty member, or a leadership enthusiast, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration.Tune in now and be part of the conversation!
2025-03-0531 min
UNB in 30From green thoughts to bright minds -A deep dive into UNB and sustainabilityWelcome back to UNB in 30, 30-minute journey towards 2030. Your host Abhi is back with an exciting episode as we dive into sustainability at UNB—both on campus and beyond.
Join me a deep insightful conversation with Sedona Cluett, UNB's Manager of Sustainability, who shares her insights on the University's initiatives towards sustainability and a greater environmental impact. Together, we'll explore the challenges and successes of promoting sustainability in an academic setting, along with Sedona who offers practical tips on how we can all contribute to a greener future.
Whether you're a student, staff member, or sim...
2025-01-3127 min
HHF PresentsCyprus: An Island Divided. Bonus episode: Canada's Peacekeepers Return to CyprusIn November 2024, Canadian veterans went on a special trip to Cyprus to commemorate 60 years of peacekeeping on the island. We learn more about that trip and the role Canada’s peacekeepers played in Cyprus. Guests include Walter Dorn, of the Royal Military College of Canada, Lieutenant General Marc Caron (ret), Lieutenant Colonel Ron Bragdon (ret) and Colin Stewart, Special Representative of the U.N. Secretary-General in Cyprus and Head of United Nations Forces in Cyprus.
2025-01-2858 min
UNB in 30UNB in 30 Graduate Edition: Sam and Marc
Introducing UNB in 30: Graduate Edition
Thematic explorations of graduate students' research and experiences, in their own words, at the University of New Brunswick. An opportunity for individuals to practice communication skills in the podcasting medium and for the UNB community to learn more about itself.
Host Sam Hamza speaks with UNB in 30 producer Marc Bragdon on the goals of this new branch of the UNB in 30 family.
2025-01-2625 min
UNB in 30Major Misconceptions: Breaking Down Campus StereotypesIn this episode of UNB in 30, we dive into the world of campus stereotypes with students from diverse majors. Ever wondered if all art students are "daydreamers" or if engineering majors are "all work and no play"? Our guests tackle these labels head-on, debunking the myths and sharing their personal experiences.
Listen as they discuss these stereotypes, how they impact their academic life, and why it's time to see students as more than just their fields of study. From surprising truths to heartfelt moments, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about the people you pass by...
2024-12-0730 min
UNB in 30What are mid(way) term blues?Welcome back to the university series- UNB in 30, 30 minute journeys towards 2030. I'm Abhi, your new host for this season and I'm extremely excited to take you all on a journey in my pilot episode, where we will be diving into the challenges faced by students during the mid-term season and the stress that comes with it. Join me as I chat with two insightful guests- Taabish, a 4th year undergraduate student who shares his firsthand perspective on managing academic pressure, and Mathew Stewart, a mental health strategist on campus, who offers expert advice on how to cope with stress...
2024-11-1831 min
UNB in 30Summer snippets at Freddy 2024 - Lemonades, boat adventures, and moreDive into the waves of three different stories from our beloved UNB students along with our guest host Arshay, where they discuss, laugh up, and play back their favourite experiences of this past summer as international students in Fredericton. This episode encapsulates great moments, from a successful student-run lemonade stand to a boat flipping mid-river! Enjoy the fun...
2024-10-0915 minUNB in 30Black History Month 2024: Interview with Mary McCarthyThe theme for Black History Month this year is Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate and a Future to Build. This month is about listening, learning, and celebrating the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a more culturally diverse country. The role of Black people and their communities in Canada has largely been ignored as a key part of Canada’s history.
In this episode, UNB in 30 Host, Kalkidan Burke sits down with Dr. Mary Louise McCarthy, a sixth-generation woman of Afr...
2024-02-251h 03UNB in 30Parking at UNB Fredericton: Survey Results and Interview with Des Dupuis from UNB Security & TrafficParking has always been a hot topic at UNB that has created some controversy. Some believe it's an issue that has not been addressed nor considered a priority, while others believe that it's not an issue and more of a matter of encouraging those who live close to the university to find more eco-friendly ways to come to campus such as biking or walking. Some believe that it's a money grab and that it's unethical that UNB sells more parking spaces than they have spots available where others believe that creating more parking spaces would not be environmentally conscious.
2023-12-0628 min
UNB in 30Back to School 2023!Get ready to dive back into the world of academia with UNB in 30’s host Kalkidan Burke! In this episode, Kalkidan gives a warm welcome to new and returning UNB students as well as delves into the heart of the UNB community, engaging with diverse campus groups such as UNB’s Student union and The International Student Association to uncover the excitement of their upcoming Orientation Festivities. As well, Kalkidan indroduces a new space to the Research Commons “The Filmmaker’s Studio!”
The FilmMaker studio is a bookable workspace for planning, shooting and editing video projects as...
2023-09-0611 minUNB in 30The Pandemic PodcastIn this episode Kalkidan sits down and sparks a dialogue with upper level, domestic and international students on the impact that the Covid 19 pandemic had on them and their University experience. UNB students such as Emma Vail, Shauryaa Bhardwaj, Kyle Copp and Andrea Huete share their unique testimonies on how the pandemic affected their learning, mental health and social life. As well as highlight the silver lining.
Music from Soundcloud.
2023-04-1448 min
UNB in 30Story for Newcomers and Adventures-Part 1Join Kola as he shares his wild adventures planting trees in Western Canada and his journey as an international student, and get ready to be inspired by the incredible experiences of other international students, including Miguel Garay, a talented photographer and Psychology major at UNB, and Gabriel Ibara (El Tata), a software engineer at Cvent by day and a performing musician by night. Plus, don't miss out on hearing from Sohan Kobiri, a 3rd year Mechanical engineering student at UNB, entrepreneur, human rights activist, and co-founder of the groundbreaking human rights initiative, Shades of Change.
2023-03-3041 min
UNB in 30Black History MonthFebruary is Black History Month, a time of celebration, reflection and education.
In this episode Kalkidan celebrates and honours Black History Month by shinning light on the experiences of Black University Students.
The Black Experience is not a singular one, nor is it linear, it is diverse, and unique to the individual. Kalkidan amplifies this through various interviews with the following guests; Olivia Rowinski, Jazmyne McLaughlin, Gayo Isaya, Emmanuel Ogunlola Joseph and UNB’s very own Diversity and Wellness coordinator, Marcus Lees.
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2023-03-041h 04UNB in 30Podcasting workshop during reading weekThis is Marc Bragdon coming to you from the Harriet Irving Library Research Commons Audio Studio, where I produce the UNB in 30 podcast and support student sound projects. I want to invite you to a hands-on podcasting workshop the afternoon of Thursday, March 9, from 1 to 4pm, during reading week.
Why would you take time from all the studying you're planning to do? Maybe you have an idea for a project involving interviews out in the field, or maybe you want to get the word out about your research and know, from listening to them, that podcasts can be...
2023-03-0101 min
Probably About Politics PodcastAn Interview w/Marc Bragdon - Probably About Communication SeriesFor 2023 Alex and Kaleigh are kicking off with a brand new interview series exploring communication and sharing complex ideas that go on to inform our policy, and practices and shape our elections. To help us get started, we're talking with Marc Bragdon, Head of the Harriet Irving Library Research Commons at the University of New Brunswick, to learn from his experience about the role of media literacy in education. Marc also makes a case for why our hosts, as researchers, should think about knowledge mobilizations and consider the audience for research and ways to communicate it.
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2023-02-1541 minUNB in 30Men's Mental HealthIn honor of Men’s Mental Health Month, UNB in 30’s newest host, Kalkidan Burke sheds light on Men’s Mental Health and the challenges that Men in the UNB community are faced with. Kalkidan sparks meaningful conversation by amplifying the voices of 3 UNB Male students; Alex Chaisson, a 5th year Engineering student, Kola Ojo , 3rd year Electrical Engineering Student, Reese Zorogoleé, 4th Year Psychology Student and member of UNB Mens Varsity Reds Basketball team and UNB’s very own Mental Health Strategist Matthew MacLean. Kalkidan believes that conversation is the first step in de-stigmatization and encourages everyone to join the c...
2023-01-2443 min
UNB in 30Student Finances: The impact of ending the NB EI Connect programKola speaks with Eve Chamberlain, the New Brunswick university student who organized a petition to re-instate NB EI Connect, about the impact of the provincial government's decision to terminate this program. He chats as well with UNB Student Union President Kordell Walsh regarding his dealings with the provincial government on the matter.
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https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times
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2022-11-2125 minUNB in 30Back to School SpecialA new season, a new outlook. Kola speaks with fellow UNB student and podcaster Ayden Fitzgerald on the summer that was and how to make the best of a new academic year.
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https://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/another-life
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https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times
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2022-10-0318 min
UNB in 30Interview with Alexandre BanksIn our final episode of the Winter 2022 season, Kola speaks with fellow Electrical Engineering student and good friend Alexandre Banks who, on the cusp of graduation, reflects on experiences at UNB, which have included working on the Atlantic Student Research Journal, interning at the Biomedical Research Institute, and being President of the Undergraduate Engineering Society. This is a great conversation to listen in on for the positivity, funny stories, and general celebration of life as a UNB student.
2022-04-1935 minUNB in 30UpYOURS! Trash talk with Ang PerdueKola speaks with Ang Perdue, UNB grad student and founder of UpYOURS, a recycling and upcycling initiative on campus and across the capital city region, about the value of so many things we might otherwise discard and the place of community in tackling what might otherwise seem like unsurmountable challenges.
2022-03-2137 min
UNB in 30Ayden Fitzgerald, creator and host of the Long May She Reign podcastWelcome to our inaugural episode, where Kolawole interviews Ayden Fitzgerald, UNB Arts student and creator of the Long May She Reign podcast, a programme devoted to giving a voice to all the influential women in history books that don't usually have their side of the story told. In this conversation, we learn about Ayden's trajectory as a popular podcaster and storyteller, and where creative endeavours and university academic life intersect.
Long May She Reign is available here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZIPMBVZPGXykBcRQmOx9y
https://anchor.fm/ayden-fitzgerald
2022-02-2122 min