Laurentian News
Basketball Player Amber-Lyn is Shooting for Success on the Court and in the Classroom
Amber-Lyn May is a member of the Tahltan First Nation, a dedicated player on the Laurentian women’s basketball team, and a diligent student aspiring to attend medical school.
Read Full StoryNurturing Young Minds Through Art
Diana Coholic, a full professor at Laurentian University's School of Social Work, has spent her career developing and implementing her innovative arts-based mindfulness program.
Read Full StoryAppointment of Nicholas Dion as Associate Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives
The appointment of Nicholas Dion as Laurentian University’s Associate Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives
Read Full StorySudbury’s Katie Taylor Looks Forward to First-Year at Laurentian
Born and raised in Sudbury, Katie has felt connected to Laurentian from a young age. “I grew up at Laurentian,” she shares.
Read Full StoryNew Robotics Team Brings Home Impressive Haul of Awards From Brazil
The newly formed “Snobots” and the Laurentian Intelligent Mobile Robotics Lab (LIMRL), are already making history. Fourth-year Computer Science students Austin Barrett and Nicolas Pottier, showcased their impressive skills at the FIRA RoboWorldCup 2024.
Read Full StoryFall Orientation Sets Students Up for Success
Laurentian University is welcoming students with a packed schedule for Fall Orientation, from August 28th to September 13th.
Read Full StoryCan 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.
Read Full StoryMicro-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.
Read Full StorySpotlight on Research
Here are three researchers who have secured funding for their effective and ongoing projects.
Read Full StoryNew 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.
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