Can an education in the arts lead to a future in tech?
Laurentian’s Interdisciplinary PhD program gives students the option to specialize in several areas. Sidney Shapiro is an alumnus of the Interdisciplinary PhD program who completed his PhD in Philosophy and now specializes in business analytics.
Micro-Credentials: The Ideal Pathway for Professional and Personal Growth
Micro-credentials offer learners the opportunity to build on their skills and abilities in a specific area. Laurentian University offers 17 micro-credential courses, in English and French.
New Heat Stress Toolkit Helps Prevent Worker Injury and Illness
Climate change is increasing the risk of heat stress and expanding its impact to new sectors, but wearable technology is emerging as an asset in understanding heat’s effect on the body and developing effective prevention strategies.
LU grad finding success in the Kontinental Hockey League
Sport and Physical Education (SPED) Laurentian alumnus, Andrew Kacsor has become the Head Strength & Conditioning coach for the Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). This career finds Kacsor living and working in Russia
Launch of the book “Les émotions : Comment mieux les expliquer – Volume 2”
Dr. Annie Roy-Charland, Dr. Jacques Richard, and Dr. Mélanie Perron, have been conducting research to assess the impact of reading on the way children understand emotions to develop the book "Les emotions : Comment mieux les expliquer - Volume 2."
Laurentian University students volunteer to support Sudbury Ringette Association youth
Laurentian University students and ringette athletes, Jenna Gilchrist (Sudbury, ON) and Katie Vandeloo (Richmond Hill, ON) led a conditioning camp for the Sudbury Ringette Association’s youth.
Laurentian University student enrolment exceeds planning forecasts
With nearly 8,000 individual students currently enrolled at Laurentian University for the Fall 2021 semester, thousands of students continue to place their trust in the academic programs, faculty members and community that support their education.