https://unb.ca/datanb/ DataNB (formerly NB-IRDT) uses provincial administrative data to inform public policy and support decision-making and contributes to evidence-based solutions that benefit communities across New Brunswick and beyond.https://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3myzio2tsrs2yKeep up to date with research happening in New Brunswick. ✉️📢 Our newsletter features exciting research, upcoming events, and opportunities from DataNB and our partners. 🔗 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://nbirdt.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7440f481bb530ea426d06f858&id=cf2ebd88f229 Oct 2026 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzio2tsrs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3myuwvz25vs2jAfter a serious illness or injury, households shift time and spending. This includes less paid work for affected individuals, more caregiving by spouses, higher medical spending, and higher financial stress. Learn more: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/research/publications/health-shocks-and-household-allocation-of-time-and-spending.html27 Oct 2026 19:11 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3myuwvz25vs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3myksfz4ptc2uThis week, Sandra Magalhaes, Sarah Campbell, Kirstian Gibson and Rosann Edwards shared findings from our VAC-funded study at the CIMVHR Forum. We’re excited by the interest in our research on the health of diverse military members and Veterans. Full reports coming soon.23 Oct 2026 18:24 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3myksfz4ptc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mxwscs6qxc2vDr. Trevor Hanson and Splendor Ijeh explore healthcare travel patterns using administrative health data, a household travel survey and anonymized cellphone data to help inform future healthcare planning. Learn more in our latest research video. EN: youtu.be/S7gYSHte9AM FR: youtu.be/VrVLSwPd1us15 Oct 2026 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxwscs6qxc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mxugrcfi5k2pNB’s ICT workforce is shaped by demand, graduate supply, immigration and retention. DataNB’s multi‑report research program brings these pieces together, showing strong short‑term attachment but persistent long‑term retention challenges: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/research/projects/lm-trends-and-dynamics-in-ict-in-nb.html14 Oct 2026 20:57 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxugrcfi5k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mxo7fsuujq2aThis Thanksgiving, we reflect on the journey we’ve shared with our amazing community. From our family to yours, we are grateful for the connections we've built and the memories we've created together. DataNB wishes you a holiday filled with love, laughter and cherished moments. 🍂❤️12 Oct 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxo7fsuujq2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mxhhu47iuc2tThis week, DataNB team members joined ResearchNB at #RISE2026 in Ottawa, connecting with researchers and federal decision-makers to highlight our province’s research excellence. We also connected with CanSPARK partners to explore the potential for an Atlantic Canada node.09 Oct 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxhhu47iuc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mxeznturl22hWe’re grateful to everyone who stopped by our booth during the UNB Research Centre and Institute Showcase. It was great to connect, share research and spark ideas. Thanks to UNB Research & Innovation Partnerships for bringing us together. 🌟08 Oct 2026 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxeznturl22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mxet6ceuyk2hGenomic data in Atlantic Canada are rich but scattered. A new study by DataNB highlights rich datasets in some provinces alongside limited data access and gaps in representation. Read the full review to see what’s available: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/research/publications/review-genomic-data-atl-provs.html08 Oct 2026 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxet6ceuyk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mwpy5ugjme2y🧡 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.30 Sep 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwpy5ugjme2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mwlvyywdak2uNB aims to boost physical activity by improving safe, accessible options for active transportation — and DataNB is helping inform that work. At the 2026 Trails Summit hosted by Recreation NB, Dr. Magalhaes presented on AT opportunities and areas for improvement across the province: gqr.sh/uM2828 Sep 2026 18:11 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwlvyywdak2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mvsetpjkm225NB’s population grew to 861,040 in 2025. However, international arrivals fell sharply, while fewer New Brunswickers left the province. See how these changes shaped regional and demographic patterns across the province: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/research/publications/nb-pop-dem-counts-2025-data.html18 Sep 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvsetpjkm225https://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mv5osqbku42aSept 10 is Official Languages Day! This year’s theme, "Two Voices in Harmony," reminds us of how English and French come together to shape our communities, share our stories, and strengthen our sense of belonging. Our linguistic duality is a cornerstone of our heritage and cultural identity.10 Sep 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv5osqbku42ahttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3muw5g3ckhe22Today, we’re celebrating the dedication, skills and contributions of workers across Canada — and the many ways their work helps shape the communities we live in. Happy Labour Day! 🍁07 Sep 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3muw5g3ckhe22https://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mujogyovwj2jWith 55 monitoring locations and thousands of measurements, New Brunswick’s Surface Water Monitoring Network tracks the health of major rivers through physical, chemical and bacterial data—turning individual samples into meaningful environmental records. 🌊📊02 Sep 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujogyovwj2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mu34ihubks2cPublic libraries are places to learn, connect and build community — but how can we understand their broader value? 📚🌟 Explore the findings from our latest research to see how administrative data can be used to measure the value of public libraries in New Brunswick: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/research/publications/valuing-public-libraries-nb.html27 Aug 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu34ihubks2chttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mtyr5tyzkk2qToday, on Women’s Equality Day, we’re highlighting research on gender equity in healthcare. Our featured article explores gender, diversity and earnings in Canada’s chiropractic workforce, highlighting disparities across gender and ethnic groups: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/research/publications/gender-gaps-in-can-chiropractic.html26 Aug 2026 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyr5tyzkk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mt2cycikxo2vAs more newcomers settle in New Brunswick, understanding how they navigate healthcare is important. 🩺 A new study explores differences in healthcare use among newcomers, immigrants and non-immigrants, including greater use of walk-in clinics among newcomers. Learn more: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/research/publications/healthcare-patterns-inform-hs-design.html14 Aug 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2cycikxo2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3msvesfetnc2dWhat can workplace injury data tell us about occupational health and safety in New Brunswick? The WorkSafeNB dataset includes injury type, occupation, claim status, accident date and more—helping researchers explore workplace safety, injury trends and prevention: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/data/holdings/worksafenb-demographic-information.html12 Aug 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvesfetnc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3msgmrhtdpk2iOur latest article examines New Brunswick's targeted prenatal program using data from 20,000+ first-time births. The findings offer insights to support evidence-informed improvements to prenatal care: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/research/publications/impacts-of-hfhb-targeted-prenatal-prog-outcomes-in-nb.html06 Aug 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgmrhtdpk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3ms6itb6pmp2wHappy New Brunswick Day! We're proud to support research that helps us better understand New Brunswick and the people who call it home. Wishing everyone a wonderful New Brunswick Day and a relaxing long weekend. 🌟03 Aug 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6itb6pmp2whttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mrpjezhio52oBuilding a strong teaching workforce takes more than recruitment. 📚📊 Our latest report explores teacher recruitment, retention and mobility in New Brunswick's public school system (2013–2023). See the infographic and read more: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/research/publications/teacher-retention-nb-update.html28 Jul 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrpjezhio52ohttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mrg3k64fdc2rDataNB report examines the post-secondary education choices and early labour market outcomes of high school graduates across Atlantic Canada. Explore trends in education pathways, retention and employment. Learn more: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/research/publications/pse-lmo-hs-grads-atl-prov-2021.html24 Jul 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrg3k64fdc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mqmv4maq4s2oResearch begins long before findings are published. From working with data partners to preparing administrative data for research and protecting privacy, DataNB supports every step of the process.14 Jul 2026 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmv4maq4s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mplg3lo2km22Today we celebrate Canada's history and the communities that make our country stronger. As we reflect on our shared past and look toward the future, DataNB is proud to support work that helps improve the health and well-being of Canadians through trusted data, collaboration and innovation.01 Jul 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplg3lo2km22https://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mp2e47wchc2xWe're proud to share that DataNB Analyst Dr. Matthew Stackhouse has received a 2026 Vanier Institute Secondary Analysis Grant for his research on caregiver wellbeing in families of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Learn more: https://vanierinstitute.ca/news-item/dr-matthew-stackhouse-awarded-2026-secondary-data-analysis-grant/24 Jun 2026 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2e47wchc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3moxhf5ljuc2vTake a closer look at NB’s teaching workforce 🍎: DataNB research uses linked data on teacher recruitment and retention, from entry to long-term trends. This 2022–2023 update offers a current view of patterns and shifts in NB teaching workforce: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/research/publications/teacher-retention-nb-update.html 23 Jun 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxhf5ljuc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3moiqjfpxy22jData are helping strengthen the social work workforce in New Brunswick 🌟 A new study by Ted McDonald, Pablo Miah and Jacob Morehouse shows growth in registered social workers and explores what shapes recruitment and retention across the province. Learn more: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/research/publications/social-worker-recruitment-and-17 Jun 2026 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3moiqjfpxy22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/datanb.bsky.social/post/3mnxgwshju22zNB’s de-identified student report card data is now available, showing course information, grade levels, marks and term data for analyzing provincial education trends (2026 includes up to Term 1). 📊 Anglophone Sector: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/data/holdings/report-card-data-anglophone-sector.html Francophone Sector: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/data/holdings/report-card-data-francophone-sector.html10 Jun 2026 19:26 +0000at://did:plc:2cxinet4itkneytxa7etwcdt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnxgwshju22z