UNBeknownst

By UNB Associated Alumni

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Episodes: 38

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A podcast for UNB alumni, by UNB alumni. Sharing interesting and surprising stories of people you may not have known attended the University of New Brunswick. Discussions on lessons learned, insights gained and hot takes on current topics.

Episode Date
#38: Dr. Jen Woodland on integrated health research and the importance of knowledge translation
Apr 18, 2024
#37: Victoria LaBillois on economic reconciliation in Canada
Mar 21, 2024
#36: Tosin Ajibola on blending social good with technology in Canada
Feb 16, 2024
#35: UNB Chancellor Wade MacLauchlan on the role of universities and education in our collective future
Jan 18, 2024
#34: Mohamed Bagha on growing strong communities by engaging newcomers
Dec 21, 2023
#33: Barbara Wasson on how technology and AI are shaping the future of learning
Nov 23, 2023
#32: Sara Taaffe on the tension between economic progress and sustainability
Oct 19, 2023
#31: Mike Corey on facing your fears to go far
Sep 21, 2023
#30: Teresa Fowler on the need for a reckoning in Canadian hockey culture
Jun 08, 2023
#29: Lea Nicholas MacKenzie on championing Indigenous human rights
May 11, 2023
#28: Mark Leger on the future of local journalism and its importance in building communities
Apr 13, 2023
#27: Balarama Holness on education, politics and confronting systemic racism
Mar 09, 2023
#26: Deborah Lyons on being Ambassador and UN representative in Afghanistan – and why education for women is critical for global stability
Feb 09, 2023
#25: John Leroux on what it means to love a place and why architecture and art are so important in attracting and inspiring people
Jan 12, 2023
#24: Krista Jones on the future of work, the intersection of people with digital transformation, and how Canada can be competitive globally
Dec 08, 2022
#23: Donald Savoie on the centralization of power in Western governments, lack of public trust in our leaders, and what government IS good at
Nov 10, 2022
#22: Emilie Chiasson on creating human-centered designs and solving big challenges through collective action and gender equality
Oct 13, 2022
#21: Josh O’Kane on Sidewalk Labs and “the city Google couldn’t buy”
Sep 07, 2022
Episode 20: Mitch Cobb on purpose-driven entrepreneurship and making a positive community impact
Jun 23, 2022
Episode 19: Julia Wright on finding your path through trial and error, and journalism in challenging times
Jun 09, 2022
Episode 18: Brandon Mitchell on creating comic books and teaching youth through visually telling Mi’kmaq stories
May 26, 2022
Episode 17: Tom Liston on Bay Street and how the Canadian tech sector can help us overcome big global challenges
Apr 21, 2022
Episode 16: Mike Harrison on emergency medicine during a pandemic, flight surgery and the long way to get to what you love
Apr 07, 2022
Episode 15: Alexandra Pope on Canadian Geographic, life balance and the polarization of media
Mar 24, 2022
Episode 14: From Artsy to Shopify, Ash Furrow on compassionate software development and separating yourself from your work
Mar 03, 2022
Episode 13: James Gitau on the dangers and rewards of leading humanitarian work with UNICEF around the globe
Feb 17, 2022
Episode 12: Olive Ozoemena on promoting diversity and inclusion through employment initiatives and economic development
Feb 03, 2022
Episode 11: Asif Hasan on the entrepreneurship ecosystem and the role of businesses and individuals in building a diverse, flourishing community
Jan 20, 2022
Episode 10: Jason Stephen on the hot real estate market and working through uncertainty
Jan 06, 2022
Episode 9: Matt Anderson and Chris Simpson on leading healthcare in a pandemic and adapting to change
Dec 16, 2021
Episode 8: Samantha Stewart on competition, mental fitness and developing a growth mindset
Dec 02, 2021
Episode 7: Eric Cook on Industry 4.0 and Automation
Nov 18, 2021
Episode 6: Cayman Grant on storytelling in Hollywood and why failing is important 
Nov 04, 2021
Episode 5: Natalie Weigum on the World Bank and the challenges of working in climate science
Oct 21, 2021
Episode 4: Michaela D’Intino on building a strong local supply chain and leading at a young age
Oct 06, 2021
Episode 3: Pam Palmater on activism, decolonization and how to make an impact on Indigenous Reconciliation
Sep 20, 2021
Episode 2: Jason Goldlist on Wealthsimple, Venue and an unusual path to tech entrepreneurship
Sep 20, 2021
Pilot: Get to know the alumni hosts of UNBeknownst
Sep 20, 2021