Laurentian University News
News releases and stories from Laurentian University.

Rebuilding Ecosystems Through Pollinators in Post-Mining Landscapes
Some may wonder what work honey bees have to do on a mine site, but for one Laurentian University fa...
May. 07, 2026
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A Living Agreement: Laurentian University Honours Community-Weaved Wampum Belt
Last fall, during Treaties Recognition Week, a group of students, staff, and community members gathe...
May. 06, 2026
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Measuring Ecosystem Health by Listening to Frogs
Karolyn McGovern, a master’s student in Biology with a bachelor’s degree in the same field, is the w...
May. 06, 2026
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Gisele Roberts Honoured with National Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer
Laurentian University is pleased to announce that Gisele Roberts, the Director of Research and Innov...
May. 01, 2026
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From Lab to National Stage: PhD Student Jenny Alabi Champions Sustainable Innovation
Laurentian University is proud to feature Jenny Tola Alabi, a first-year PhD student in Engineering ...
Apr. 30, 2026
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Laurentian University Unveils “Reasons for Hope” Sculpture Celebrating Environmental Restoration
To mark Earth Day, Laurentian University has unveiled the “Reasons for Hope” sculpture at the Vale L...
Apr. 29, 2026
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Laurentian University Approves 2026-27 Budget with Investments in People, Programs, and Facilities
At its meeting today, Laurentian University's Board of Governors approved a balanced consolidated bu...
Apr. 24, 2026
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Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Pitch Competition 2026 Wrap-Up
The Jim Fielding Innovation & Commercialization Space at Laurentian University was full of energy as...
Apr. 23, 2026
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Laurentian University Celebrates Success of Intercultural Ride Along & Job Shadow Partnership with G...
Apr. 02, 2026
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From New Liskeard to the National Stage: Laurentian Graduate Student Sweeps into the Brier
Mar. 31, 2026
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Laurentian University fulfills recommendations of the French Language Services Commissioner
Mar. 30, 2026
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Laurentian University Appoints Distinguished Alumnus and Indigenous Leader Kristan Straub as New Cha...
Laurentian University is proud to announce the appointment of Kristan Straub as its next Chancellor....
Mar. 26, 2026
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Environmental Sustainability Committee – 2025 Year in Review
Mar. 18, 2026
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Laurentian University Welcomes Don Duval as Entrepreneur in Residence
Laurentian University is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Duval as Entrepreneur in Residen...
Mar. 10, 2026
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Mining Leader Mark Cutifani Contributes $250,000 to Laurentian University’s Dr. Leo Gerard Chair
Building the incredible momentum at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Conven...
Mar. 09, 2026
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$450,000 Pledge from Vale and USW to the Dr. Leo Gerard Chair in Occupational Safety and Health
Mar. 02, 2026
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PhD Student Appointed to the Order of Canada
Muzammal Nawaz, World champion kickboxer and Laurentian PhD student recognized for outstanding leade...
Feb. 27, 2026
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From the Lecture Hall to the Red Chamber: My Model Parliament Journey
A story by Laurentian University student, Tania Chaudhry.
Feb. 26, 2026
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Sudbury Partnership for Higher Education Recognizes Provincial Investment
The Ontario government recently announced that it would be investing $6.4 billion over four years to...
Feb. 13, 2026
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Appointment of Alain Simard as Interim Provost
The Board of Governors confirmed Alain Simard’s appointment as Interim Provost & Vice-President, Aca...
Feb. 10, 2026
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