Academic Clubs & Societies
Ratified clubs
Anthropology Society
Email: anthsociety@unb.ca
Instagram: @unbanthsociety
The Anthropology Society focuses on bringing together anthropology students from across all years and sub-disciplines to celebrate our shared interest in the human condition. We strive to:
Provide a positive environment for UNB undergraduate students to discuss anthropological and archaeological related issues and ideas
Provide education to the student body on matters pertaining to anthropology and archaeology
Provide members access to peer assistance for anthropological and archaeological related work
Business Administration Undergraduate Society
email: baus@unb.ca
Instagram: @unbbaus
Website: unbbaus.ca
Standing on a tradition of excellence, the BAUS strives to provide all BBA students with a phenomenal university experience. We aim at stimulating student minds through enriching opportunities such as national conferences and local events. Our drive comes from preparing students for life beyond university, and encouraging them to lead meaningful lives.
Classics Society
email: classicssocietyunb@gmail.com
instagram: @unbclassicssociety
A club for students interested in classical studies, come for the cookies stay for the good conversations!
Education Society
Email: unbedsoc@gmail.com
instagram: @unb.edsociety
The Ed Soc. is a student run society that aims to enhance the student life of the current education program graduation class. The society values community involvement, teaching pedagogy, and inclusiveness. We aim to establish an environment where pre-service teachers can get together socially, academically, and with the goal of networking within our cohort. With the purpose of discussing and supporting each other, while also providing career advising opportunities and other important career resources.
ForEM Society
email: forem.society@unb.ca
Instagram: @forem.society
The ForEM Society is a group of UNB Forestry and ENR students that represent our student body and are passionate about improving student life!
Philosophy Society
email: magar@unb.ca
instagram: @unbphilosophy
A society for students of philosophy in Fredericton. From those with a passing interest to those immersed in the subject, we hope to provide a forum wherein contemporary matters of philosophical importance may be vigorously debated. We will host lectures, movies, discussions and get-togethers.
Psychology Society
email: ups.unb@gmail.com
instagram: @unbups
The UNB Undergraduate Psychology Society (UPS) seeks to foster a positive environment for undergraduate psychology students by offering opportunities for social and academic development. We strive to create an inclusive and nurturing environment for students, with the goal of becoming a valuable support system for them throughout their university experience, both academically and otherwise.
Indigenous Nursing Student Association
email: UNBISNA@unb.ca
The Indigenous Nursing Student Association (INSA) was founded in 2021 by a group of Indigenous students that are part of the Faculty of Nursing at UNB. The Association exists to provide a safe space for Indigenous nursing student to advocate for their needs, and communicate their questions, comments and concerns. The association also exists to provide Indigenous nursing student to develop social and emotional connections between students for support systems.
The student part of this group promotes contribution of UNB Indigenous nursing students to the community and population, promoting equity in healthcare. The student association will also connect with alumni other Indigenous nursing professionals for leadership and learning opportunities. The commitments Nutsihpiluwewicik makes are to strive to include cultural teaching and understanding and apply it to the field of nursing.
We are here to support you.
Wela'lioq / Woliwon
Mathematics Society
email: unbmathsociety@gmail.com
instagram: @unbmathsociety
We are the student government for the Mathematics and Statistics Department at the University of New Brunswick. The UNB Mathematics Society provides opportunities to grow and network between like-minded individuals. We host many exciting events throughout the academic year with the intention of raising awareness of mathematics to UNB and the external community. To become a member, visit this link.
Nursing Undergraduate Society
email: nsociety@unb.ca
instagram: @unbnus
The Nursing Undergraduate Society is the voice of nursing students on the Fredericton campus. They also plan social activities for nursing students like Dean’s List Dinner, orientation activities and the annual Nursing Gala.
Renaissance COllege Society
email: renaissancecollegesociety@gmail.com
instagram: @renaissancecollegesociety
The objective of RCS is to organize social events, activities, and community fundraisers for the members of the Renaissance College Society and their guests throughout the academic year. This includes working with the College Coordinator to plan orientation events for first-year Renaissance College students. Membership is granted to all students enrolled in the faculty of Renaissance College or the B. Phil Program at the University of New Brunswick as a full-time student. Members may vote in elections, run for elected positions, and attend RCS events.
Atlantic Student Research Journal
email: theasrj@gmail.com
instagram: @the_asrj
The ASRJ is a student-led organization whose online platform cultivates the pursuit of knowledge, and innovation within the research and academic community. The ASRJ serves to connect students to research for the purposes of composing peer-reviewed articles which serve to advocate for cutting-edge topics within Atlantic Canada to undergraduate students and the public. In addition, exposure to volunteer opportunities, jobs, academic and networking events, and a researcher directory are all accessible within the ASRJ. Ultimately, this initiative aims to promote local research, encourage students to engage and commit to Atlantic Canadian provinces, and develop a more inquisitive and knowledgable society. To learn more, visit our website or email us!
Biology Society
email: unbbiosociety@gmail.com
instagram: @unbbiosoc
We are a group that hosts monthly events focusing on connecting students and profs interested in Biology! Events we typically host include a Paint & Pot, Candy DNA, Trivia, Profs on Tap, and a succulent sale!Membership spans all faculties, but we have an emphasis on biology and sustainability for our events.
Computer Science Association
email: csa@unb.ca
instagram: @unbcsa
The UNB Computer Science Association (CSA) has an open door policy and strives to provide a safe space for all people. We offer a diverse set of events throughout the year (several each month) to encourage socialization among Faculty of Computer Science students & professors, and those from other Faculties as well; all are welcome at CSA events! The CSA has a strong community focus, hosting fundraisers for the Children's Miracle Network hospitals and the Fredericton Community Kitchens. We also provide a voice for CS students to communicate with the Faculty, Student Union, and the University at large.
Girls STEM Up
email: gsu.chair@gmail.com
instagram: @girlsstemup
Girls STEM Up was inspired by young, female students who found themselves grappling with gender inequality in their respective degrees and felt compelled to contribute toward a change. We are strong advocates for the inclusion and promotion of women in STEM fields in our daily lives, which led to the establishment of this conference. We aim to make a meaningful impact on girls’ careers through strengthening existing partnerships for women in STEM and introducing new ones.
We are proud to present a series of conferences dedicated to increasing engagement and respect for women in STEM fields. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are disciplines that are fuelled by exploration and ambition. Girls STEM Up brings students and allies together, across Atlantic Canada, to engage in conversation and share diverse views on leadership and female empowerment within STEM. We look forward to making a meaningful difference and invite all who share our goals to join us as we embark upon this exciting endeavour.
Pre-Medicine club
email: unbpremed@unb.ca
instagram: @unbpremed
As of 2022, UNB’s Pre-Medicine Club strives to give answers and resources to tomorrow's doctors. We will share our positive and negative moments throughout the journey. We will have events to aid and guide students in obtaining an MD. We have students from Dalhousie Medical School (Saint John, NB and Halifax, NS campus) and Memorial Medical School (Saint John’s, NF); they will provide a point-of-view from inside the Medical School to get the most authentic reality of being a Medical Student. The Executive Members of the Pre-Medicine Club are Pre-Medicine students like you, who understand the confusing and rigorous process of Pre-Medicine. Some of us have already done a lot of the process, such as the MCAT exam, the CASPER exam, the interviews, the applications, and the admission and rejections. Feel free to ask us any questions you may have.
Law student society
email: lss@unb.ca
The Law Students' Society (LSS) is a student government body at UNB Law. The purpose of this society is first and foremost to represent the interests of its members- law students. This involves a host of activities, including promoting the Faculty of Law within the greater UNB Community and beyond. The LSS is also responsible for organizing the social activities at UNB Law, which includes Orientation Week and events such as Law Week and Law Ball.
Kinesiology Society
email: kinsoc@unb.ca
instagram: @unbkinsoc
The Kinesiology Society is a student led society that aims at enhancing student life while providing a positive social environment through organizing events and activities for students and staff to interact! Our main goal is to help create a close-knit community within the faculty.
SciClubUNB
email: sciclubunb@unb.ca
instagram: @sciclubunb
SciClubUNB is a collaborative community of undergraduates, graduates, and faculty members at UNB. It provides an opportunity for students and faculty members to present their research ideas and discuss the latest scientific findings in a casual setting. Typically, a member leads a monthly journal discussion of a topic/article of their choice. The platform provides opportunities for researchers to connect, collaborate and communicate science. The club also hosts fun social events, trivia competitions, movie nights and other fun events.
Student Society for Mechanical Engineers
email: SSME@unb.ca
instagram: @unbssme
The SSME exists as an opportunity for mechanical engineering students to meet socially outside of the classroom environment. The SSME promotes engineering education, in particular, mechanical engineering at UNB. It also encourages other faculties to join and participate in the various mechanical activities throughout the year.
Bailey Geological Society
email: bailey.societyunb@gmail.com
Instagram: @unbbaileysociety
Bailey Society represents the Earth Science students, by providing events for students to connect with each other and possible industry professionals.
Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Society
email: anna.postill@unb.ca
Instagram: @unbcheus
We are the Undergraduate Society for chemical engineering students! What we do is connect students with each other and professors outside of the academic environment with fun and interesting events. These include trivia, brewery tours, bowling and the ChE formal!
Chemistry Society
email: chemsoc@unb.ca
Instagram: @unbchemsoc
The Undergraduate Chemistry Society is open to all undergraduate students regardless of their faculty or degree program. We host fun events throughout the year such as Chemistry Formal and Tie-Dyed Lab Coats. We also run the Science Resource Centre, which offers free tutoring in Biology, Chemistry and Physics courses to all students.
Canadian Undergraduate
Software Engineering Conference
email: kisenge.mbaga@unb.ca
The purpose of the organization is to bring students going to the Canadian Undergraduate
Software Engineering Conference (CUSEC) together for preparation and to build the UNB
software community. Members shall also have the opportunity for social, technical and
professional development.
Engineering Undergraduate Society
email: eus@unb.ca
Instagram: @unbeus
The UNB Engineering Undergraduate Society (EUS) represents all undergraduates of the Faculty of Engineering and works to make the university experience more enjoyable! We organize events such as Engineering Orientation, Engineering Summer Orientation, Shadow Day, as well as offer valuable academic services and a wealth of knowledge on topics such as academic advising, course selection, and more. We also select the the Engineering Endowment Fund (EEF) Chair to our executive responsible for overseeing the distribution of a large portion of the differential fee. We believe in giving back to the community that has always supported us, and do so by raising funds for the Charlotte Street Arts Center. Come on out to the EUS events! These experiences allow students to meet new people, relax and have fun. Interested in working with us? Don’t hesitate to Contact Us!
Pre-dental Club
email: mmarhmou@unb.ca
instagram: @unbpredental
The Pre Dental Club is established to provide a supportive community for students on their journey to a career in the dental field. As well as providing a bridge between pre-dental students and the community (volunteering, shadowing, etc). The club is open to all students and there are no fees associated with membership. It works to introduce academic resources to undergraduate students who want to pursue a dentistry career.
Health Science Society
email: hss@unb.ca
instagram: @unbhss_
UNB’s number one resource for any students interested in the field of health care. We will provide members with networking opportunities and a chance to gain further insight on resources to enable success in the healthcare field.
History Society
email: unbhistorysociety@gmail.com
instagram: @unbhistorysociety
The UNB Undergraduate History Society welcomes all UNB students with an interest in history. We focus on planning events and creating an inviting environment to meet like-minded students through our departmental lounge (Tilley 107). We hold a minimum of two events per month, with one for members only and the other for the public. The UNBUHS also publishes a student-run journal called Timepieces, which is a place for undergraduate students to publish history papers and get writing credits for their CVs and portfolios—or just bragging rights. For more information on joining the society, events, or Timepieces, feel free to email unbhistorysociety@gmail.com.
Media arts & cultures student Society
email: unbmaacsociety@gmail.com
instagram: @maacsoociety_unb
The Media Arts and Cultures Student Society (MAACS) runs regular events for students in the MAAC department at UNB Fredericton. From game nights, potlucks, and student film screenings these events are a great way to meet fellow students in the program and have fun!
Nels anderson Society
email: nas@unb.ca
instagram: @nasunb23
We are a group for undergraduate Sociology and Criminology students! We plan fun events for students within the faculty, fundraisers/donations, and we volunteer within the community. We meet weekly, and we would love to see you there!
Physics and Astronomy CLub
email: unbpaac@gmail.com
instagram: @unbpaac
The UNB Physics and Astronomy Club is a society that holds physics and astronomy related events as well as board game and movie nights. Additionally, the physics society is located in room P315 of the Physics Building on campus, offering a place for members to study, eat, or hang out. Membership does not require a vast knowledge or understanding of physics, everyone is welcome!
Software and Development Club
email: unbsoftwaredevelopmentclub@gmail.com
A club interested in developing software projects.
Email: arues@unb.ca
Instagam: unbarues
The Albert Ross Undergraduate English Society (ARUES) is a society for lovers of all things revolving around English Literature! Reading and writing are pillars of the ARUES. The society focuses on a mix of academic and creative English Literature and hosts many fun literature-themed events.