SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS & SOCIETIES
ArtZone is a student run artist collective open to students from UNB, STU, NBCCD and NBCC who practice and medium of art. With our monthly art hangouts we provide a safe and inclusive space for anyone to practice and hone their skills with art while developing connections with other student artists. With our ArtZone studio we provide materials and space because we believe everyone should have access to the arts. For a fee of $15 a year you gain access to a fully functioning art studio, free workshops, year-end student exhibit and more! To sign up just message us on Instagram at (artzone.unb), email us at (create@unb.ca) or feel free to drop into the UNB Art Centre to sign up anytime!
Socials:
Instagram: @artzone.unb
Enactus UNBF
Enactus UNB is a collaborative club on campus that empowers individuals to bring their entrepreneurial ideas to life. We strive make a difference on our planet by ensuring that each of our projects impacts at least one of the 17 UN sustainable development goals. At Enactus UNB, we invite individuals from every faculty and are working towards a more diverse team. Currently our team consists of members from Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Sciences, Business, and Arts, as well as members that have come to UNB from all over the world. If you're interested in joining please feel free to reach us at
Socials:
Instagram: @enactus_unbf
Website: enactusunbf.com
Fredericton Young Communist League (FYCL)
The Fredericton Young Communist League aims to further the cause of communism in Fredericton through educational work and the study of communist and Marxist texts, and also takes an activist role in fighting for free education, young workers, and peace. For young communists who want to get organized and fight for a better world, this is the place to be.
Socials:
Email: frederictonycl@gmail.com
North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) - UNB Chapter
Are you passionate about climate change? Would you like to see New Brunswick become a hub for clean energy development on the global stage? Would you enjoy networking opportunities invaluable to a career in the nuclear sector? If so, join the NAYGN UNB Chapter! North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) is a non-profit organization which provides opportunities for a young generation of nuclear enthusiasts to develop strong leadership and professional skills, create lifelong connections, engage and inform the public, and inspire today’s nuclear technology professionals to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
For more information on NAYGN UNB and how you can get involved, email UNB NAYGN at naygn@unb.ca
Socials:
Instagram: @naygn_unb
Website: naygn.org
UNB Connect The Thoughts (CTT)
Connect the Thoughts is a week long, healthcare-based case competition that was founded to harness the unique potential that UNB students offer in solving practical, real-world healthcare issues. UNB students from diverse backgrounds, ranging everywhere from the sciences to technology to the humanities, all offer valuable insights into approaching the current health problems affecting New Brunswick residents.
By providing UNB students of all faculties with the opportunity to collaborate on solutions to a health case that is based in New Brunswick, Connect the Thoughts hopes to generate thoughtful and inventive answers to the modern health problems we know cannot be examined through the lens of just one discipline.
Socials:
Instagram: @unbconnectthethoughts
Website: unbconnectthethoughts.com
UNB Mental Health Association (MHA)
The objective of MHA is to provide a safe and positive environment for undergraduate and graduate students studying primarily at UNB. We aim to provide students with the opportunity to learn about mental health through open discussions and events, and provide a space where all students can come and feel welcome. Social:
Instagram: @unb_mha
Facebook: UNB Mental Health Association
UNB Naach
UNB Naach is a South Asian dance group that celebrates the rich culture through the art of dance. The club focuses on bringing students together to showcase vibrant Bollywood, classical, and fusion performances at university and community events, promoting diversity, creativity, and cultural connections. Beyond performances, Naach provides a welcoming space for students of all backgrounds to learn, collaborate, and express themselves through movement. The group aims to spread joy, build community spirit, and highlight the beauty of cultural traditions while embracing modern influences. Whether you are an experienced dancer or a complete beginner, UNB Naach encourages everyone to join, learn, and celebrate together.
Socials:
Instagram: @unbnaach
Youtube: unbnaach
UNB Wildlife Society
The UNB Wildlife Society is a club open to anyone with an interest in wildlife! We host fun and educational events with a focus on wildlife.
Socials:
Instagram: @unbwildlifesoc
Email: unbwildlifesociety@outlook.com
ArtZone
Unlock Your Mind (UYM)
Unlock Your Mind is a UNB-founded not-for-profit working to break the stigma around mental health. Since 2019, we’ve hosted various events and an annual conference to support our five main goals: building resilience through community connection, providing education, reducing stigma, bridging the gap to services, and raising awareness. Join us in making mental health a conversation we can all be part of!
Socials:
Instagram: @unlockyourmindmhc
Facebook: uymmhc
Website: unlockyourmindmhc.com
TEDxUNB Club
TEDxUNB is a student-led club dedicated to spreading bold, innovative, and inspiring ideas within our campus and community. Operating under the official TEDx license, our club organizes events, talks, and experiences that bring together students, faculty, and local changemakers to share their “ideas worth spreading.”
Socials:
Instagram: @tedxunb_fr
Website: tedx-unb.com
UNB Formula Racing
UNB Formula Racing is a student lead team united by our passion for innovation and motorsports. Our mission is to design, build, and modify a high-performance race car to compete in prestigious university racing competitions. With creativity, technical expertise, and teamwork at the heart of everything we do, we push the limits of engineering excellence while representing UNB with pride on the track. Join us on our journey to speed, precision, and success.
Socials:
Instagram: @unb_racing
Website: unbracing.com
UNB Cybersecurity Club (UNBCTF)
The UNB Cybersecurity Club aims to provide students with an environment and resources to learn hands-on cybersecurity skills through participation in competitions and group practice sessions. Capture The Flag competitions are a style of hacking event where you have one goal: hack in and find the flag. Flags are placed in various locations -- they might be in a file, in the database, stuck into source code, or otherwise -- and your goal is to hunt them all down. Come and get your hack on!
Socials:
Instagram: @unb_cybersec
LinkedIn: unbcybersec
UNB Dungeons and Dragons Society
The UNB Dungeons and Dragons Society is a welcoming club for adventurers of all backgrounds and experiences to dive into one's imagination through the beloved table-top roleplay game, Dungeons and Dragons. Step into fantasy worlds without even leaving the table! Whether you've never played before, or are an experienced player or Dungeon Master, this is the place for you!
Socials:
Instagram: @unb.dndsociety
Women in Leadership Organization (WILO)
A student-led initiative representing women and those who are underrepresented and historically excluded from their fields, paving the way for a more equitable and inclusive future.
Socials:
Instagram: @Nb.wilo
University of New Brunswick Wetlands Conservation Society
UNB Wetlands Conservation Society (UNBWCS) is dedicated to engaging and empowering students to create positive change for wetlands, biodiversity, and nature. UNBWCS will equip students with the skills they need to develop agency and inspire action for conservation that builds meaningful engagement and collaboration within their communities. UNBWCS is the newest environmental society at UNB, and we are excited to encourage more students to become involved in the greater Fredericton environmental community!
Socials:
Instagram: @unb_wetlands
Questions about Clubs and Societies?
Email finance@unbsu or clubs@unbsu.ca