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½ûÂþÌìÌà is home to the Information and Communication Technologies Research Group, led by Dr. William McIver, Jr.  Through software engineering, human-centred design, and computer science theory, modelling, and simulation, the ICTRG is developing new practices in accessibility design, universal design, and security by design.

½ûÂþÌìÌÃ’s School of Information Technology offers programs in Business Analysis, Software Development, Game Development, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Network Administration, and Quality Assurance Testing. These programs include internships and co-op placements through which students can perform R&D for business and community partners.

The continued growth and strengthening of New Brunswick’s food system to supply both local and export markets is central to the growth of a sustainable and resilient agriculture sector.

½ûÂþÌìÌà applied research in precision agriculture aims to increase the resilience and self-sufficiency of the region, the visibility of New Brunswick-made food products, access to healthy food, and regional food security. This focus area is a natural fit with the skills and expertise of ½ûÂþÌìÌà students and staff in the Culinary Arts, Graphic and Communications Design, and Business Administration Marketing program areas.

Historically, ½ûÂþÌìÌà has assisted businesses in the development of prototype recipes, brand concepts, market research, and process refinement to support new food products through course-based projects. With the addition of a Research Associate in Agri-Food, ½ûÂþÌìÌà is expanding the scope and scale of these efforts and increasing collaborations with local producers and businesses to help accelerate innovation.

½ûÂþÌìÌà offers healthcare programs at all six campuses and has a Research Associate in Health. As a regional leader in the training of health professionals, ½ûÂþÌìÌà continues to drive innovation through inter-professional and inter-disciplinary opportunities for applied research projects with medical, allied health, nursing, and other professionals throughout the province, particularly in pulmonary rehabilitation, inter-professionals practice, long-term care, healthy aging, aging-in-place, pharmacy practice, patient education, mental health, and first responders.