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November 4th, 2021 | 1-minute read

Laurentian University student enrolment exceeds planning forecasts

Demand for LU education remains strong despite anticipated year-over-year drop

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Free to Be More: Creative Activism in the Era of Black Lives Matter

August 6, 2026 • 6 PM - 8 PM

Sudbury Main Public Library, 74 MacKenzie St, Sudbury, ON P3C 4X8

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August 5th, 2026 | 3-minute read

Laurentian University introduces new wave of annual projects supported by IAMGOLD Innovation Fund

Laurentian University is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the IAMGOLD President’s Innovation Fund for Strategic Investment. Thanks to the generous investment from IAMGOLD, the fund allows ideas to become reality while advancing innovation in mineral resources, mining education and research.

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August 5th, 2026 | 4-minute read

Laurentian University and NOSM University Partner with Noojmowin Teg Health Centre to advance Anishinaabe Brain-Heart Health Research with $1.35M CIHR Grant

Laurentian University and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University (NOSM University) are proud to announce a significant research award from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Dr. Marion Maar, cross-appointed to Laurentian University and Professor in the Human Sciences Division and Medical Anthropologist at NOSM University, has been awarded $1.354 million to collaborate with Noojmowin Teg Health Centre over four years as the Nominated Principal Applicant for a groundbreaking Indigenous health initiative.

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Fall 2026 Orientation

September 4 - September 18, 2026

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Recommitting to Reconciliation: What Are You Going to Do About It?

August 15, 2026 • 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre, Laurentian University

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July 30th, 2026 | 3-minute read

Campus Infrastructure Projects Underway at Laurentian

Summer is the peak season for Laurentian University’s Facilities Services Planning and Projects team, which is currently managing approximately 20 capital projects to enhance the campus. Laurentian is prioritizing everyday comfort and campus pride by focusing on renewing aging infrastructure through the Deferred Capital Renewal and Maintenance Program and Ministry grant funding.

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July 29th, 2026 | 2-minute read

Laurentian University Robotics Team Wins Multiple World Championships at FIRA RoboWorld Cup 2026

The Laurentian University Robotics Team (SnoBots) brought home a sweep of international titles. and event records from the 2026 Federation of International Robot-sports Association (FIRA) RoboWorld Cup, held July 17 to 21 in Markham, Ontario.

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July 28th, 2026 | 2-minute read

Global Stage to Graduate School: Laurentian Economics Graduate Secures Elite UMass Amherst Spot

From Northern Ontario to Poznań, Poland, recent Laurentian University Bachelor of Arts in Economics graduate Randy Kneer is proving the global reach of a hands-on Arts degree.

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July 27th, 2026 | 3-minute read

Laurentian University Researchers Awarded Federal Funding From the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

Laurentian University is once again celebrating the remarkable success of its faculty members following the national funding announcement by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Five distinct research initiatives across diverse disciplines have been awarded a combined total of $1,114,050 in federal funding to advance vital scholarship, community partnerships, and social impact. This funding announcement builds on the recent funding commitments from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

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