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A wide-angle shot of Dr. Peter Beckett smiling at the camera in a vast, open wetland or peatland field. He is wearing a sun hat, a light-coloured striped polo shirt, and a lanyard, holding up a small sample of moss or lichen to examine.

Laurentian University Professor Emeritus Dr. Peter Beckett Receives Prestigious 2026 William T. Plas...

Dr. Peter Beckett, a renowned ecologist and Professor Emeritus at Laurentian University, has been named the recipient of the 2026 William T. Plass Award by the American Society of Reclamation Sciences. The lifetime achievement honour is the society’s highest distinction, recognizing global excellence across reclamation research, teaching, outreach, and administration.

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Laurentian University Professor Emeritus Dr. Peter Beckett Receives Prestigious 2026 William T. Plas...

Dr. Peter Beckett, a renowned ecologist and Professor Emeritus at Laurentian University, has been na...

Laurentian University Honours Excellence in Social Work: Dr. Isabelle Côté and Dr. Diana Coholic Nam...

Laurentian University is proud to announce that Dr. Isabelle Côté and Dr. Diana Coholic have been ...

Laurentian University Students Win 2026 International Mine Rescue Competition

Laurentian University is proud to celebrate the success of the Laurentian University Mine Rescue Clu...

Nursing Students Win at Provincial Games; Student Leader Erica Marrello Shares the Journey

For Erica Marrello, nursing became a calling during the COVID-19 pandemic when her father suffered ...

The People Behind the Scrubs: Celebrating Nursing Week at Laurentian

National Nursing Week (May 11-17, 2026) is an annual celebration that recognizes the important contr...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Pitch Competition 2026 Wrap-Up

The Jim Fielding Innovation & Commercialization Space at Laurentian University was full of energy as...

Laurentian University Celebrates Success of Intercultural Ride Along & Job Shadow Partnership with G...

From New Liskeard to the National Stage: Laurentian Graduate Student Sweeps into the Brier

Laurentian University fulfills recommendations of the French Language Services Commissioner

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....

Environmental Sustainability Committee – 2025 Year in Review

Laurentian University Welcomes Don Duval as Entrepreneur in Residence

Laurentian University is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Duval as Entrepreneur in Residen...

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...

$450,000 Pledge from Vale and USW to the Dr. Leo Gerard Chair in Occupational Safety and Health

PhD Student Appointed to the Order of Canada

Muzammal Nawaz, World champion kickboxer and Laurentian PhD student recognized for outstanding leade...

From the Lecture Hall to the Red Chamber: My Model Parliament Journey

A story by Laurentian University student, Tania Chaudhry.

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...

Appointment of Alain Simard as Interim Provost

The Board of Governors confirmed Alain Simard’s appointment as Interim Provost & Vice-President, Aca...

Laurentian University Board of Governors Approves Benefit Improvements for Retirement Plan Members

During a special public meeting held on Friday, January 16, 2026, the Laurentian University Board o...

Postsecondary Leaders Unite to Launch Sudbury Partnership for Higher Education

Today, the City of Greater Sudbury’s four postsecondary institutions formally announced the creation...

Laurentian University celebrates the next evolution of School of Engineering and Computation

Laurentian University is proud to announce the next evolution of its School of Engineering and Compu...

Celebrating Entrepreneurial Spirit and Innovation at 2025 Business Plan Competition and Local Soluti...

A day of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit took place in the Jim Fielding Innovation and Commerc...

Biindigen Families Empowers Indigenous Parents and Caregivers Through Full Spectrum Doula Training

An Indigenous-led grassroots initiative with strong ties to Laurentian University is making a meanin...

Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig and Laurentian University Formalize Partnership Through Memorandum of Und...

Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG) and Laurentian University strengthened their longstanding relations...

Alexandra Fleury-Catterall shares her journey at Laurentian University

From student to Master Lecturer, Alexandra Fleury-Catterall returns to teach and serve her community

Laurentian University Elevates Global Profile with New International Partnerships

Laurentian University has secured significant new international agreements that will create structur...

Laurentian University continues steady enrolment growth

Laurentian University has released its preliminary enrolment figures for the Fall 2025 term, showing...

Laurentian University receives $2 million gift from the Joyce Family Foundation to support students ...

Laurentian University is proud to announce a $2 million gift from the Joyce Family Foundation. The n...

Laurentian University to Host 2026 North American University Mine Rescue Competition

Nine teams from across North America will descend on Sudbury during Reading Week (Feb. 16–21, 2026) ...

Alumni Spotlight: Kielyn Marrone

Building a life and business off the grid. For Kielyn Marrone, winter isn’t something to escape — it...

New faculty members add to Laurentian University’s academics and research

A cohort of new faculty members is being welcomed to Laurentian University once again this year. Wit...

Biology Graduate Students Win Top Prizes at National Conference

Laurentian University students made a remarkable impression at this year’s Canadian Herpetological S...

Laurentian University and L. M. Thapar School of Management Sign an MoU to Advance International Col...

Laurentian University was pleased to host Dr. D. P. Goyal, Director and Dean of the L. M. Thapar Sch...

Laurentian University Alumni thriving at NOSM University

A growing number of Laurentian University graduates are pursuing medical studies at NOSM University,...

Sale of Bell Mansion now complete

The sale of the Bell Mansion is now complete, with the new owner having taken possession of the hist...

Board of Governors elects new Vice-Chair, Roxanne Bouchard

Laurentian University’s Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Roxanne Bouchar...

Students share their Work Study experiences

Laurentian University’s Work Study program offers students financial assistance alongside opportunit...

Northern Ontario students compete in MineOpportunity Challenge

Over 350 students from English and French High Schools across Greater Sudbury and Espanola participa...

Alumni Spotlight: Tracey-Lynn Foucault

For Tracey-Lynn Foucault, education is more than a profession — it’s a calling. For more than 30 yea...

MIRARCO Celebrates Grand Opening of New Piloting Facility for Mine Waste Biotechnology

MIRARCO Mining Innovation proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new piloting facility on the e...

Students excel at robotics competition in South Korea

Laurentian University students occasionally have the opportunity to present their projects publicly,...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Symposium 2025

On September 30, 2025, Laurentian University will hold a symposium in observance of the National Day...

Laurentian University celebrates 50 Years of the Franco-Ontarian flag

On September 25, 2025, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag. Laurentian Uni...

How a Laurentian Alumna made her veterinary dream come true

Alumni Spotlight: Emma Jessop. Zoology graduate of Laurentian University who is now beginning her fi...

School of Natural Sciences Awards $290,000 in Scholarships

Building on the legacy of the McLaughlin Foundation, whose major donation helped support the Chair i...

Laurentian University’s opens new Language Learning Centre

Laurentian University is proud to announce the official opening of their new Language Learning Centr...

Nursing student, Breanna Dover, embraces Northern healthcare journey

From a supportive learning environment to hands-on clinical experiences, Laurentian University third...

Making Science Matter: 20 Years of Graduate Science Communication at Laurentian and Science North

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Laurentian University’s graduate programs in Science Communi...

Laurentian University celebrates the inductions of two community members to the Royal Society of Can...

The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) has announced its 2025 cohort of Fellows and College members, an h...

Additional funding announced for the Institute for Northern Housing Innovation

Laurentian University is proud to announce additional funding that will support the recently establi...

Laurentian University students succeed in Summer Company Program

The Foundry's grants and a legacy of giving help student entrepreneurs launch new businesses

New book, “Women Transforming the Future of Higher Education” showcases stories of resilience and me...

Co-edited by Dr. Taima Moeke-Pickering, the publication serves as a call to action for a more equita...

Laurentian University inspires the next generation of innovators with "Electrifying the Future" work...

Goodman School of Mines team demonstrates commitment to fostering interest in electric vehicles and ...

Laurentian University and Cambrian College empower Indigenous youth in STEM and mining

OYEP Sudbury experience welcomes youth from Timiskaming, Attawapiskat, Moose Cree, Wikwemikong, and ...

Laurentian University researchers awarded substantial SSHRC funding

Federal programs provide ~$420,000 for diverse research projects

Laurentian University researchers awarded significant NSERC funding

Federal programs provide ~$1.5M to support discovery research

Shaping Laurentian University: Ashley Thomson's Five Decades of Impact

Prominent Librarian Emeritus looks back on a remarkable career

Laurentian University hosts exceptional high school students from across Canada

This week, Laurentian University concludes its third impactful year of hosting Shad Canada, a not-fo...

Cambrian College and Laurentian University Strengthen Environmental Education Through New Degree Pat...

New Environmental Solutions Program Created at Laurentian University

Laurentian University launches new Institute for Northern Housing Innovation to tackle Northern Onta...

Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security provides funding to launch Inst...

Laurentian University and Collège Boréal sign memorandum of understanding to strengthen francophone ...

Laurentian University and Collège Boréal are proud to announce the signing of a new memorandum of un...

Forensic Sciences students excel at national conference

Two Masters students awarded Best Poster Presentations at CSFS 2025

Kenjgewin Teg and Laurentian University Agree to Collaborate to Advance Educational and Research Pri...

With a shared vision to be leaders in Indigenous education and community building, Laurentian Univer...

Board of Governors Announces Vice-Chair Appointment and Welcomes New Member

Laurentian University is pleased to announce recent changes to the Board of Governors, highlighting ...

McEwen School of Architecture offers Archi·North summer camps for third year

High school students immerse themselves in educational and accessible architectural programming

Robyn Maynard delivers powerful address at Jennifer Keck Memorial Lecture for Social Justice

Event hosted by Laurentian University’s School of Social Work and Black Lives Matter Sudbury draws s...

Graduate Student Spotlight: From ski trails to scientific breakthroughs - PhD student Mitchell Slobo...

When Mitchell Slobodian left his hometown of Ottawa (ON) in 2016, he was looking for something “diff...

Ted Nolan to speak at National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration

A day of ceremony, community, and commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

Dr. Candace Brunette-Debassige earns prestigious Canada prize

Laurentian Professor amplifies Indigenous women’s voices in postsecondary education leadership in de...

Graduate Spotlight: Local Roots, Global Voice - Avery Morin’s Incredible Impact on Student Life

Convocation ceremonies commemorate the achievements of graduating students. This Spring, Laurentian ...

Graduate Spotlight: Sophie Tremblay Blends Academic Pursuit, Athletic Excellence and Student Leaders...

Convocation ceremonies commemorate the achievements of graduating students. This Spring, Laurentian ...

Ontario high school students earning course credits in Law and Justice at Laurentian University

A dozen grade 12 students enroll in university courses as part of a pilot project.

Graduate Spotlight: From Moosonee to Sudbury — Khorbin McComb’s Journey of Growth, Community, and Pu...

Convocation ceremonies commemorate the achievements of graduating students. This Spring, Laurentian ...