Universities are enriching their communities, provinces and the Atlantic Region with Research That Matters.

The Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) is pleased to share recent news about how our 16 public universities support regional priorities of economic prosperity, innovation and social development.

• NASA has selected UNB as one of only three Canadian contribtors helping to track the Orion spacecraft during its 10-day moon mission
  Nasa.gov; March 1, 2026

• Social justice at the centre of the Black Brilliance Research Circle at Acadia University
  Acadia University; March 4, 2026

• Continuing Bonds: Memorial researcher exploring intimacy, memory and grief after the loss of a partner
  The Gazette – Memorial University; March 10, 2026

• Transforming Brain Research: Inside MSVU’s EEG Lab and its groundbreaking work on racial stress
  Mount Saint Vincent University; March 10, 2026

• How a Saint Mary’s student researcher is supporting older adults through preventive care
  Saint Mary’s University; March 17, 2026

• Groundbreaking new book by StFX professor on reproductive justice, theatre, and media in Canada
  St. Francis Xavier University; March 19, 2026

• Leafy Innovation: Dal alum changing the lettuce market in Canda
  Dalhousie University; March 23, 2026