February 24, 2025 - Research Week 2025 features a dynamic lineup of events designed to highlight the breadth and depth of research taking place at Laurentian University. Attendees will learn about groundbreaking work across disciplines from the researchers themselves in an exciting celebration of discovery, creativity, and academia.
The week started off strong with the announcement of three new research fellowships at the Opening Ceremony this morning. These fellowships recognized outstanding scholars advancing research in key areas:
- Fellowship to advance research in the Faculty of Management: Kamran Eshghi (School of Sports Administration)
- Fellowship to advance Indigenous research: Sharlene Webkamigad (School of Indigenous Relations)
- Fellowship to advance Francophone research: Émilie Pinard (McEwen School of Architecture)
These are the most recent in several categories of research fellowships offered at Laurentian.
“Research fellowships are a demonstration of Laurentian’s commitment to encouraging research excellence and supporting innovative scholarly pursuits,” said Dr. Tammy Eger, Vice-President, Research. “Advances in research, creativity, and scholarship happen year-round thanks to the dedication and passion of our researchers. This week is an opportunity for the entire community to come together to share knowledge, and celebrate our collective success.”
This year’s Research Week offers many new and returning events, including:
- Voyageurs’ Innovation Challenge – A competition where teams of faculty and students pitch innovative business ideas to a panel of judges.
- Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) and GRADFlix Competitions – Graduate students will present their research in brief but engaging formats.
- 2024 Research Excellence Award Winner Reading – Dr. Linda Ambrose will share insights from her latest book, Pentecostal Preacher Woman: The Faith and Feminism of Bernice Gerard
- *NEW* Planting Hope Film Screening – A special event in partnership with Science North, featuring a screening of Planting Hope in English, French, and Anishinaabemowin.
- *NEW* 5-Minute Research Insights – A new event where faculty share their research in concise and compelling five-minute presentations.
- Graduate Research Symposium – Showcasing the innovative work of graduate students in short interactive presentations.
- *NEW* Pathways to Research for Undergraduate Students – A special session highlighting opportunities for undergraduate students to get involved in research, including thesis projects, summer research, and graduate school pathways.
The community will have many opportunities to explore diverse graduate student research. New this year, research posters will be on display in the Parker Building Atrium throughout the week and a returning favourite, Gradflix, is an entertaining showing of short videos created by student researchers to share their projects.
These events bring together all levels of academics to engage and explore together, building new relationships around mutual scholarly interests. Event attendees will be eligible to win amazing prizes, including gift cards, Canadian-made goods, and a Laurentian University parking pass.
All members of the Laurentian community are encouraged to attend Research Week events to support research excellence and celebrate innovation at Laurentian University.