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May 19th, 2026 | 2-minute read

Laurentian University Students Win 2026 International Mine Rescue Competition

Laurentian University is proud to celebrate the success of the Laurentian University Mine Rescue Club (LUMR), which secured first place overall at the 2026 Intercollegiate Mine Emergency Response Competition. Held February 17 to 20 the event brought together approximately 80 participants from nine post-secondary mine rescue teams from across Canada and the United States.

Six members of the Laurentian University Mine Rescue team—(from left to right) Félix Gervais, Martin Brunet, Aiden Alloy, Peter Guerra, Calvin Rapin, and David Langley—stand together in an underground mine. The students wear orange high-visibility coveralls, black hard hats, and safety gear.

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May 13th, 2026 | 2-minute read

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 a heart attack. That crisis gave her a firsthand look at the compassion and urgency required in healthcare.

Erica Marrello, a third-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student and Co-president of the French Nursing Council, stands in the Laurentian University nursing simulation lab holding an IV pole and her stethoscope.

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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 7th, 2026 | 2-minute read

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 faculty member, the connection is critical.

Three Laurentian University students—(from left to right) Christian Alvarez-Sierra, Jenna Legault, and Evyn Martin—stand in an outdoor apiary wearing full white protective beekeeping suits and mesh veils. They are each holding up a wooden hive frame covered in honey bees to inspect the health of the colony, with blue and yellow hive boxes stacked on wooden pallets in the foreground.

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May 6th, 2026 | 3-minute read

A Living Agreement: Laurentian University Honours Community-Weaved Wampum Belt

Last fall, during Treaties Recognition Week, a group of students, staff, and community members gathered at Laurentian University for something much deeper than a workshop-they were weaving a future.

Mary Wabano-McKay, President and CAO of Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, and Lynn Wells, President of Laurentian University, holding a purple and white Wampum belt.

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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.

Karolyn McGovern, photo taken by Chris Elliott

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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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