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Spring Convocation 2026

June 1st, 2026
Fraser Auditorium, Laurentian University
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May 11th, 2026 | 2-minute read

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 contributions of nurses to people’s health and wellbeing. This year's theme, adopted by RNAO from the International Council of Nurses, is Empowered Nurses Save Lives.

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May 6th, 2026 | 2-minute read

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 winner of the 2026 Three Minute Thesis competition, where she presented her research in just three minutes to a non-academic audience.

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May 1st, 2026 | 2-minute read

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 Innovation, has been awarded the Canadian Award from the Association of University Technology Managers. This prestigious national honour recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service and dedication to the Canadian technology transfer community.

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Red Dress Day 2026

May 4th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Red dresses on campus symbolize the spirits of Indigenous women who are missing and murdered.

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April 30th, 2026 | 2-minute read

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 Science from Sudbury, Ontario, whose innovative startup, Green Subsidiaries, is making waves on both the local and national stage. Following a first-place victory at Laurentian’s 2026 Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Pitch Competition, Alabi recently represented the University at the national Arena Pitch Competition, showcasing the strength of Northern Ontario’s entrepreneurial spirit.

PhD student Jenny Alabi stands before a presentation slide titled "Value Proposition." She gestures toward a flowchart explaining how AI and anaerobic digestion transform municipal waste into renewable energy sources like heat, electricity, and fertilizer.
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April 29th, 2026 | 2-minute read

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 Living with Lakes Centre. Created by Sudbury artist Tyler Fauvelle, this bronze monument is the first in a series of installations inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall’s pillars for a sustainable future: Human Intellect, Power and dedication of youth, and the Indomitable Spirit.

Laurentian University representatives and sculptor Tyler Fauvelle unveil the "Reasons for Hope" bronze sculpture. Depicting a peregrine falcon, the artwork stands as a symbol of conservation and environmental recovery at the Vale Living With Lakes Centre.