Laurentian News

Laurentian University Board of Governors announces leadership transition

Donor provides $200,000 to bolster School of Education programming

A new $200,000 gift has been made to the School of Education in the name of Wyona Thompson, Laurentian University alumna, who passed away in June 2021.

Laurentian University celebrates federal NSERC Discovery Grants

Researchers with Laurentian University and affiliated researchers with NOSM University and Health Sciences North Research Institute have received $820,000 from the NSERC to fund five research projects.

Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute at Laurentian University receives $430, 832 in SSHRC funding

The Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute (MIRI) at Laurentian University has received $430,832 in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s (SSHRC) Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative.

Gifts that Grow

Graduates at Laurentian University’s Spring convocation were thrilled to receive a pine tree seedling to mark their place in the world and create a memory of their special day.

Laurentian Lunars win international engineering competition

On June 3, 2022, a team of eight Mechanical Engineering and mechatronics Spring 2022 graduates, called the “Laurentian Lunars”, claimed victory in the inaugural Over the Dusty Moon Challenge, hosted by the Colorado School of Mines.

Ministry of Health provides $800,884 to Laurentian University to develop an Accelerated Critical Care Nursing educational program in partnership with Health Sciences North.

Laurentian University, in partnership with Health Sciences North (HSN), has obtained one-time funding of up to $800,884 from the Ministry of Health to support the delivery of the Accelerated Critical Care Nursing Program.

Student General Association elect 2022-2023 leadership

Recently, the Student General Association (SGA-AGÉ) held its annual elections for incoming 2022-2023 leadership. Avery Morin, who begins her 3rd year in Behavioural Neuroscience and Concurrent Education this Fall, is the incoming SGA-AGÉ President.

Association des étudiants et étudiantes francophones elect 2022-2023 leadership

Recently, l’AÉF held its annual elections for incoming 2022-2023 leadership. New leaders begin their roles this month of May, with Hemliss Konan taking on the role of AÉF President.

Science Communication program collaborates with Science North, Health Sciences North and Eastlink to offer Northern MedTalks 2022

On April 21, 2022 at 7pm, Laurentian’s Science Communication program, Science North, and Health Sciences North will collaborate with Eastlink to offer Northern MedTalks 2022.