DataNB

Join us at the UNB Building Healthy Communities Research Showcase on Oct. 6 (9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.) at the Richard J. Currie Center Performance Hall. Visit the DataNB booth and hear Dr. Sandra Magalhaes present “Making a Difference Through Data: 10 Years of Government–Academic Partnership.🌟

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is a time to honour Survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home and recognize the ongoing impacts on families and communities.

Today and every day, we are reminded that Every Child Matters.

This Gender Equality Week ⚖️💼, our study shows women in Canada’s top professions still earn up to 12% less than men—even after decades of pay equity policies. Read more: gqr.sh/gCdd

New DataNB study finds financial aid boosts access and graduation for some students. Most grads already remain in NB, explaining why aid has little added effect on retention.

#StudentAid #HigherEd 

Happy Labour Day. 🔨 Today, we celebrate workers' contributions to Canada’s success and their efforts for fair labour practices and improved conditions. It’s a day to reflect on progress toward equitable work and the inequities workers still face.

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After 10 years of exciting growth, we’re rebranding. 🌟

We’re thrilled to introduce our new logo and name: DataNB.

This fresh look reflects who we are today and where we’re headed tomorrow, while continuing to transform data into positive changes for New Brunswick.

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Pssst... something big is coming. 🤫

Stay tuned for an exciting new chapter with NB-IRDT. We can’t wait to share what’s next.

Follow us for the big reveal. 🌟

Happy New Brunswick Day. 🌟 A chance to strengthen our local communities by celebrating our achievements, history, culture and landscape. Let’s celebrate our province together.

💡 Financial assistance can shape a student’s journey—and the CAFÉ database helps us see how. This data set offers detailed info on applications, awards and family finances across Canada.

It’s a key tool for exploring access, equity and outcomes in post-secondary education: www.unb.ca/nbirdt/da...

Updated NB-IRDT research shows university grad retention rates across New Brunswick, with rising retention among international students—especially at UNB. Discover how different schools and fields of study impact grad retention in the province: www.unb.ca/nbirdt/re...

☀️Extreme heat is a rising health risk in NB.

New NB-IRDT research finds prolonged heatwaves with high humidity increase deaths and emergency department visits. This study supports improvements to the province's Heat Alert and Response System: www.unb.ca/nbirdt/resea...

🎥 Now on YouTube: As part of UNB Law’s Technology & Access to Justice series, NB-IRDT Director Dr. Ted McDonald presents "The Case for Justice Data." Watch how the principle of “Collect Once, Use Many Times” can shape better justice data systems. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjdD...

🌿 CANUE data offers postal-code level info on environmental and urban conditions—like greenness, captured through the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). 🧠 Researchers can use these data to study health impacts, exposure patterns and inform place-based policy.
🔗 www.unb.ca/nbirdt/data/...

⚡ Exciting news. NB-IRDT at UNB is proud to partner with Canada’s Energy Data Trust, enabling secure, ethical access to energy data to support Canada’s clean energy transition and accelerate innovation for a sustainable future. 🌍💡

Learn more: www.sgin.ca/news-release...

Happy Canada Day from NB-IRDT! 🍁
Today we celebrate the beauty, diversity and unity of Canada—while honouring the rich Indigenous history that shapes this land and the vital contributions of Indigenous Peoples. Here's to a bright, inclusive future—together. 🌟

Stay connected to the research shaping New Brunswick.📧 DataNB is our monthly newsletter featuring research highlights, community projects, data insights and upcoming opportunities from NB-IRDT and our partners: nbirdt.us3.list-mana...

🌟 Dr. Sandra Magalhaes joined a panel at #SWCCReads2025 with Dr. Joshua Kurek, Roberta Clowater and moderator Brian Owens to discuss how partnerships with government help bring science into policy. 🔍 Thanks to Science Writers and Communicators of Canada for hosting this important conversation.

✨ We’re hiring a bilingual student to join our communications team this summer. Support meaningful, data-driven work that informs decisions in NB. Help make research content more accessible, inclusive and engaging.
🔗 www.unb.ca/nbirdt/about...

📍 Eating disorders are a health and economic concern in NB. In our latest presentation, Dr. Emilie Lacroix shares findings from an analysis of provincial administrative health data, examining the prevalence, demographics, and cost of ED-related hospitalizations in NB: youtu.be/IEfOMczx9_c

Neighbourhoods shape health for MS patients in NB. New NB-IRDT research shows fewer heart-related hospital visits in areas where most people share the same ethnic background. But mental health admissions rise in neighbourhoods with more poverty and unstable housing: www.unb.ca/nbirdt/re...

Every month, we highlight a data set housed at NB-IRDT. This time, we’re featuring ContactNB 🌟—a rich source of information on employment counselling services offered by PETL. From assessments to training and career outcomes, it’s a valuable tool for workforce research.
🔗 www.unb.ca/nbirdt/da...

NB-IRDT’s YouTube channel features a growing collection of research presentations and knowledge transfer sessions—showcasing studies that inform decisions, shape policy and create real impact in our province. 🎥 Follow the link to start watching: www.youtube.com/@datanb

🩺 This Nurses Week, we're spotlighting NB-IRDT research on the employment, retention and exit of publicly employed nurses in NB—analyzing where nursing grads work, why they leave hospital roles and whether they stay in the province. 📊 🔗 Learn more: www.unb.ca/nbirdt/resea...

Newcomers arrive, settle and grow in NB every day—and the Immigration NB (INB) data set helps us understand how. It tracks every Provincial Nominee Program application from submission to landing, offering insights into timelines, household makeup and language test results: www.unb.ca/nbirdt/data/...

NB patients aged 65+ often face medication challenges after hospital discharge. The Hospital-to-Home Pharmacy Project, presented by Selena Oakes, shows how pharmacist-led care can improve safety, satisfaction and medication understanding during this critical transition: youtu.be/8bef3L18yzQ

Is the Greater Saint John Early Childhood Hubs preschool program reaching families in need? 🔍 This study analyzes who accesses the hubs and explores how participation may improve access to vital services. ⭐Learn more about how data is driving community-focused support: www.unb.ca/nbirdt/re...

✨ Interested in discovering how research could impact the lives of New Brunswickers? NB-IRDT’s YouTube channel features a growing collection of research presentations and training sessions that highlight how data inform decisions in health, education and more: www.youtube.com/@datanb

🚨✨ Join our team at NB-IRDT. We’re hiring for two exciting roles that combine purpose, impact and collaboration:

🔬 Health Research Analyst
🔐 Privacy Specialist

If you're passionate about research, data and making a difference, we want to hear from you: www.unb.ca/nbirdt/ab...

Floods are becoming more frequent and severe—and their impact goes beyond physical damage. 🧠🏥 Led by NB-IRDT Research Associate Dr. Sandra Magalhaes, this report uses population-level data to explore the mental health impacts of flooding in New Brunswick: www.unb.ca/nbirdt/resea...

📣 Technology and community support are transforming how seniors maintain independence. This research study found that with an app, smartwatches and coaching, they could help older adults in NB age in place. Over six months, participants saw improvements in long-term health: youtu.be/Nsd2LSXQz4o?...