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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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October 1st, 2026 | 5-minute read

New Scientific Tools Reveal One of Canada's Most Damaging Aquatic Invasive Species Has Been Here Much Longer than We Thought

In a new study, researchers use environmental DNA analysis and radiocarbon dating to rewrite the history of the spiny water flea, one of the most damaging aquatic invaders in North America, highlighting opportunities for better monitoring and earlier detection.

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A Fireside Chat: Owned by the Earth, Building the Future

October 8, 2026 • 7 PM - 9 PM

Fraser Auditorium, Laurentian University

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September 29th, 2026 | 2-minute read

Laurentian University Opens Fall Scholarship & Bursary Applications

Millions of dollars in financial assistance are available to Laurentian University students this fall, and campus leaders are issuing a direct call to action: take the time to apply.

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September 28th, 2026 | 2-minute read

Laurentian University Previews Event Lineup for 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Guest Speaker Dr. Alika Lafontaine

On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Laurentian University will host a full-day gathering at the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Debwewin miinwa Minadaapnagewin).

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Lunch, Learn & Connect: Cultural Awareness and Inclusion

October 6, 2026 • 10:30 AM - 2 PM

Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre, Round Room and online via Zoom

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September 25th, 2026 | 2-minute read

Laurentian University opens its doors to French immersion students with DELF B2 requirement for entry to French-language programs

Laurentian University is taking a major step forward in expanding access to French-language education and boosting recruitment of French immersion graduates. At its September 2026 meeting, the University Senate officially approved a motion revising its language admission criteria.

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Research and Citation Workshops

October 6 - October 7, 2026 • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Executive Learning Centre, FA-386

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September 24th, 2026 | 2-minute read

Retired Laurentian University Professor Dr. Joe Shorthouse Speaks on High Seas

What do retired biologists do for fun? Meet Professor Emeritus Dr. Joseph Shorthouse, who recently returned from an extraordinary North Atlantic journey, taking his passion for teaching to a global audience aboard the Celebrity cruise ship the Silhouette.

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Mental Illness Awareness Week

October 5 - October 9, 2026

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