Training progressive thinkers and leaders to innovate and expand knowledge in Human Kinetics.

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Devenez leader d’innovation et de connaissance dans le domaine de la kinésie humaine.

Engage in personal and community change.

Study the relationship between the human brain and human behaviour.

Study the science of human body movement.

Create an inclusive culture for diverse population.

Undertake an all-encompassing program in the human sciences that focuses on applied research.

Prepare yourself for a changing business world.

Study the science of life.

Prepare to lead in business.

Delve into the mind of and well-being of athletes.

Discover the place where law and justice meet.

Examine how humans adapt, learn and develop.

Promote social change towards liberation of land and people.

Lead, guide, and instruct in remote or rugged environments.

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Human Resources & Organizational Development

Health

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Human Resources & Organizational Development

Health

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Human Resources & Organizational Development

Management

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Human Resources & Organizational Development

Management

Retired / Retraitee

Human Resources & Organizational Development

Health

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Human Resources & Organizational Development

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VP, Research

Office of the Vice-President, Research

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Coordinator, MA in Psychology (english) | Associate Professor

Department of Psychology | School of Social Sciences

Arts

Associate Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Associate Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Full Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

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Faculty of Health | Faculty of Education and Health | Centre of Academic Excellence

Health

Full Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Associate Professor

School of Business Administration

Management

Full Professor

School of Indigenous Relations

Health

Full Professor

School of Business Administration

Management

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Centre of Academic Excellence

Health

Associate Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Master Lecturer

School of Social Sciences

Arts

Sessional Member | Part-Time Staff

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture | McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Full Professor | Vice-Dean, Faculty of Science, Engineering & Architecture

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Full Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Associate Professor

Arts

Full Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Sessional Member

Faculty of Health | Faculty of Education and Health

Associate Professor

Bharti School of Engineering and Computation

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Associate Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Associate Professor

School of Speech-Language Pathology

Health

Full Professor

School of Social Work

Health

Associate Professor

Harquail School of Earth Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Associate Professor

School of Social Work

Health

Associate Professor

Bharti School of Engineering and Computation

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Full Professor

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Associate Professor

School of Education

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Full Professor | Director, School of Social Sciences

School of Social Sciences

Arts

Associate Professor

School of Speech-Language Pathology

Health

Associate Professor

School of Social Work

Health

Full Professor

Bharti School of Engineering and Computation

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Associate Professor

School of Speech-Language Pathology

Health

Assistant Professor

McEwen School of Architecture

Associate Professor

Bharti School of Engineering and Computation

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Dean

Faculty of Arts

Arts

Full Professor

School of Education

Education

Full Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Full Professor | Interim Director, School of Kinesiology & Health Sciences

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Associate Professor | Interim Director, School of Speech-Language Pathology

School of Speech-Language Pathology

Health

Interim Dean, Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Arts

Arts

Full Professor

School of Liberal Arts

Arts

Full Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Full Professor

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Canada Research Chair

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Sessional Member

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Associate Professor

Bharti School of Engineering and Computation

Science, Engineering and Architecture

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School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Full Professor

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Full Professor

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

(March 27, 2023) - Willa Hladun is a graduate student who inspires.  Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, her family now lives in Cranbrook, British Columbia. It was in this province and at the University of Victoria that she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2020). In her fourth year, she started to take an interest in Sports Psychology. “I loved it. I loved the content....

JUNE 22, 2015 – Seven Laurentian University faculty members and three graduate students have won new research grants and scholarships awarded by the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).    Total funding awarded to Laurentian University researchers amounts to $1,329,500.   The funds are awarded through competition for NSERC’s...

February 3, 2016 –Laurentian University is pleased to announce the appointment of Noël A. J. Badiou as Assistant Vice-President, Equity, Diversity and Human Rights, effective April 1, 2016. Reporting to both the Vice-President, Academic and Provost and the Vice-President, Administration, Mr. Badiou will lead the University community in fostering an inclusive and respectful learning and...

April 30, 2019 - Dr. Céline Larivière (PhD, RKin) has been named as the Founding Dean of the Faculty of Health. Dr. Larivière has served in this role as interim Dean since July 2017. “I am truly honoured to have the opportunity to lead the Faculty of Health in the coming years.  Having had the benefit of working with so many exceptional faculty members, staff, and of course,...

(July 7, 2020) Laurentian University is pleased to announce that Dr. Marie-Josée Berger has been appointed Provost and Vice-President, Academic and that Dr. Tammy Eger has been appointed Vice-President, Research.  “We found two ideal candidates and I am very much looking forward to seeing their contributions at Laurentian over the years to come.” said Dr. Robert Haché, President...

(August 25, 2020) It is with great pleasure that the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning and the Centre for Academic Excellence of Laurentian University announce this year’s recipients of the Teaching Excellence Awards and Teaching Fellowships. Join us in congratulating Dr. Tammy Gaber, Dr. Diana Urajnik, Dr. Jorge Virchez, and Dr. Robert Schinke.  McEwen School of Architecture...

July 4, 2024 – International graduate student Yufeng Li is exploring the impact that intense competition can have on a person's mental health. Yufeng's research interests were motivated by his own experience as a professional table tennis player in China. With his Master’s in Human Kinetics complete and the end of his PhD in Human Kinetics approaching, Yufeng says that research will...

June 5, 2013 - Laurentian University is pleased to announce the appointment of Terez Klotz as the University’s new Executive Director, Human Resources and Organizational Development. Ms. Klotz was named to the position after a nationwide executive search, and will commence her role in August. Klotz brings 30 years of experience in human resources and organizational development in...

October 28, 2024 - In a world where history often feels distant and disconnected, Dr. Todd Webb is bringing the past to life for his students at Laurentian University. Specializing in Atlantic history, particularly in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Dr. Webb's scholarly interests delve into areas often overlooked in mainstream history, like the conflict between conservative and radical...

March 19, 2014 - The Laurentian University Senate approved a new Faculty structure, re-organizing and aligning many of the University’s schools and departments.   The existing Faculty of Professional Schools will be replaced by a Faculty of Health and a Faculty of Education. The existing Faculty of Science and Engineering will be renamed the Faculty of Science, Engineering and...

November 20, 2014 – Laurentian University today announced the appointment of Dr. Tammy Eger as Research Chair in Occupation Health and Safety effective January 1, 2015.  Dr. Eger is an Associate Professor at Laurentian University in the School of Human Kinetics and is currently Director of the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH).    As Research...

APRIL 27, 2015 – Representatives of labour and industry joined researchers at Laurentian University today for the official opening of the new  laboratory and research facility at the University’s Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH).    The laboratory will support numerous research projects led by the CROSH team, with the aim of...

July 19, 2024 - This summer, twenty-two students have the opportunity to support research projects through Laurentian University with funding provided by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) are meant to...

July 30, 2014 – Laurentian University congratulates Dr. Yadh Ben Achour on his election to a four-year term to the United Nations Committee on Human Rights.  In 2004, Laurentian University awarded Dr. Ben Achour an honourary doctorate in recognition of his work bridging the differences between the Arab and Western Worlds. Dr. Ben Achour is also an Adjunct Professor with the...

Raccoons living in urban landscapes are feasting on our leftovers and suffering the consequences. Researchers at Laurentian University have examined how access to human food waste is increasing body mass and blood glucose in raccoon populations. The study, recently published in the journal Conservation Physiology, was led by Dr. Albrecht I. Schulte-Hostedde, professor in evolutionary ecology...

November 2, 2023 – Laurentian University is pleased to be moving forward with its operational transformation program following its recent approval by the Laurentian University Board of Governors. The Plan now awaits approval by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. “We believe this Transformation Plan, along with the upcoming Strategic Plan, will lay the foundation for a sustainable...

December 19, 2012 - The Honourable Rick Bartolucci, Minister of Northern Development and Mines and Chair of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), today announced funding for the establishment of a Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety at Laurentian University.  The new Research Chair in the existing Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH)...

December 7, 2012 - Vale representatives presented Dr. Tammy Eger, associate professor at the School of Human Kinetics and current CROSH director, with a cheque for $125,000 at the 3rd Annual Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) Community Symposium. The funds will be used to aid in the establishment of a permanent Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety, a key...

November 7, 2012 Internationally Renowned Presenter and Researcher, Dr. Stuart McGill will present a lecture entitled:   "What I have learned from the Great Athletes" All are Welcome.

November 7, 2012 Internationally Renowned Presenter and Researcher, Dr. Stuart McGill will present a lecture entitled:   "What I have learned from the Great Athletes" All are Welcome.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 – Laurentian has been awarded $3.5 M from the Federal Government in Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funding.    NSERC will deliver nearly $3.15M to Laurentian University through the CREATE, Discovery Grant and Research Tools and Instruments Grant programs. ...

Laurentian University announced the introduction of baseball to its varsity sports today.  The team will begin their inaugural season September 2018 with Brodie Jeffery at the helm serving as head coach for Voyageurs Baseball. “I’m excited to be part of this initiative at Laurentian University,” said Head Coach, Brodie Jeffery.  “It opens up pathways for baseball players who want...

Laurentian University is proud to honour Dr. Joy Gray-Munro, Dr. Andrée Beauchamp, and Dr. Michelle K. Brunette with 2017-2018 Teaching Excellence Awards.  In addition, two Teaching Fellows, Mr. Charles Daviau and Dr. Aaron Langille, were announced today at a ceremony held in the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre. Teaching Excellence awards are presented annually to faculty members...

Dr. Tammy Eger, Professor of Human Kinetics at Laurentian University and Research Chair at the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health is among only four Canadians selected for the fourth “Homeward Bound” cohort (HB4). She and 95 women representing 28 countries will complete a 12-month intensive leadership program for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Medicine...

Following months of preparation, Prof Tammy Eger is heading off to Antarctica on Friday, November 15 to participate in the Homeward Bound project. Eger, a Full Professor of Human Kinetics and Research Chair at the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health, is among only four Canadians selected for this fourth cohort of the program. Homeward Bound aims to train 1,000 women leaders...

(June 27, 2022) - Researchers with Laurentian University and affiliated researchers with NOSM University and Health Sciences North Research Institute have received $820,000 from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to fund five research projects.  The Discovery Grants Program is NSERC’s largest and longest-standing program supporting areas of research...

(November 3, 2022) - Recently, Laurentian University’s Graduate Students Association (GSA) held its annual elections for 2022-2023 leadership. Meghan McCue, Ph.D. candidate in the Biomolecular Sciences program is the newly elected GSA President. McCue is a Sudburian who graduated from Lockerby Composite Secondary School (2013). She and other elected student leaders, will serve the GSA for...

November 21, 2024 - After her younger brother suffered a traumatic sports injury in his teens, Morgan Leeder found her calling. At the time, Morgan was just in grade 11, but that moment started her on a path that now has her completing her fourth-year as a Human Kinetics student, majoring in Sports Psychology. For Morgan, Laurentian University has been much more than a place of learning. It’s...

April 19, 2013 - The Laurentian University Board of Governors today approved the appointment of Dr. Stephen J. Havlovic as the new Dean of the Faculty of Management. The appointment will be effective July 1st, 2013. Dr. Havlovic is currently Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Alfred State College of the State University of New York (SUNY). In this role, he has...

APRIL 15, 2016 – The Laurentian University Board of Governors today voted unanimously to appoint Jennifer Witty as incoming Chair for a one-year term, effective June 2016, when the term of current Chair Michael Atkins is complete. Ms. Witty has been a board member since 2005 and currently serves as Vice-Chair.   “We are fortunate to have a board member with the...

For students at Laurentian University, online learning has long been a way to learn. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, virtual and hybrid modes of learning have not only increased in volume, but have also been enhanced. Students are now accustomed to learning both in and outside of the classroom, and this year’s cohort of PhD students in the Human Studies and...

October 16, 2024 - A new shared space for equity deserving student groups has arrived with the launch of the Student Equity Centre (SEC). With a focus on fostering community and addressing the unique challenges faced by equity-deserving groups, the SEC is ready to be an invaluable resource for students. The SEC is a branch of Laurentian’s Equity, Diversity, and Human Rights office and aims...

The Laurentian University Board of Governors has approved a student-focused policy that addresses prevention and response to Sexual Violence. “We are pleased that the Board of Governors has endorsed this policy, created in consultation with Laurentian students,” said Noël Badiou, Assistant Vice-President, Equity, Diversity and Human Rights.  “This new policy is the culmination of more...

December 21, 2017 - Laurentian University is pleased to announce the nomination of Lorella Hayes, CPA, CA, to the position of Vice-President, Administration.  Mrs. Hayes will commence her role on January 15, 2018 leading a significant portfolio that includes 133 full-time employees and responsibility for a $182 million budget.   After an extensive search, Ms. Hayes has...

October 24, 2019 – As part of its 2019 Fall Convocation ceremony, Laurentian University will recognize and celebrate the remarkable career and achievements of Cindy Blackstock, who will receive a Doctorate of Laws (honoris causa).   Dr. Cindy Blackstock A member of the Gitxsan First Nation, Cindy is honoured to serve as the Executive Director of the First...

(DEC 4, 2019) – Laurentian University’s Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) hosted an Open House today to showcase the fully operational Workplace Simulator (W-SIM). W-SIM is the only facility of its kind in the world and can recreate almost any Northern Ontario workplace environment within a controlled laboratory setting. It integrates a robotic motion platform to...

(January 25, 2022) - Dr. Alessandro Ielpi, an Associate Professor of Sedimentology at the Vale Living with Lakes Centre and the Harquail School of Earth Sciences of Laurentian University, has recently published a paper in the Earth and Environment category of Nature Reviews. The study takes a new look at the role of vegetation in controlling the shape of river channels. It was developed in...

(March 3, 2022) - To celebrate International Women's Day, Laurentian University's Presidential Advisory Committee on the Status of Gender Equity along with the Equity, Diversity and Human Rights Office’s Consent is Simple Team will honour the achievements of three Greater Sudbury women during its annual awards ceremony. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 8, at 3:00 p.m., via zoom....

(March 30, 2022) - Laurentian’s Graduate Student Association, with the support of the Graduate Studies office, hosted a week-long ‘Discovery and Dissemination Graduate Research Symposium’ from March 21 - 25, 2022.  The event drew attention to diverse research projects of students enrolled in Masters and PhD programs. Presentations demonstrated the depth and breadth of research taking...

(April 8, 2022) - Mental health matters. It affects how we feel, think, and behave. It also impacts how we make decisions, how we handle stress, and how we manage relationships. Students at Laurentian are making a positive impact toward the well-being of fellow students. While many resources and services are dedicated to support mental health and wellness, such as Counselling, Health...

(March 2nd, 2023) - Laurentian University’s Equity, Diversity and Human Rights office and Black Lives Matter Sudbury is pleased to present the Black Futures keynotes address, Trust Black Women, on Saturday, March 4th, 2023 from 2-5:00 p.m. in the Fraser Auditorium. This keynote address features a one-to-one conversation with journalist, professor, activist and Halifax’s former Poet...

(January 5, 2024) - The Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) at Laurentian University proudly announces the first lecture to kick off the bi-annual Leo Gerard Legacy Fund Lecture Series. Dr. Katie Goggins (PhD, CCPE) will present the inaugural Lecture during CROSHCon2024: Occupational Illness Awareness, on January 19, 2024, as the keynote speaker of the conference....

August 1, 2024 - This summer, twenty-two students have the opportunity to support research projects through Laurentian University with funding provided by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) are...

Part 2 of 3 in this series   September 20, 2024 - From the analysis of hydrothermal mineral deposits to studies on Anishinaabe history, the diverse academic strengths of Laurentian’s faculty is reflected in the roster of newly appointed tenure-track faculty. Dr. Stefanie Brueckner started her position as a new tenure-track faculty member specializing in ore deposits in...

January 14, 2013 - The Bharti School of Engineering at Laurentian University in Sudbury will establish Canada’s first Research Chair in Open-Pit Mining, with the support of a significant investment from Canadian mining firm, IAMGOLD Corporation. The company’s investment of $1.25M, dedicated to the creation of a Research Chair, was announced by IAMGOLD’s President and Chief Executive Officer,...

February 25, 2014 - For the fifth year, the Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario (AJEFO) will present two “Carrières en justice” scholarships in support of students pursuing, in French, an education in the field of law, in turn reinforcing quality emerging professionals in Ontario. This year, the applications of two young women drew...

May 1st, 2014 – The Human Sciences Monographic Series, the Ontario French Language Observatory and the Office of the Vice-President of Francophone Affairs at Laurentian University launched three books based on the International Conference on Language and Territory organized in 2010 by Laurentian University. Commissioner of Official Languages and conference honourary president Graham Fraser was...

March 20, 2012 Please find attached a job posting for a position presently being advertised by Laurentian University.   Please ensure that your resume and cover letter reference the job posting identification number and the position title of the position you are applying for. If you are sending your application at the above noted e-mail address, please include this information in your...

March 20, 2012 Please find attached a job posting for a position presently being advertised by Laurentian University. Please ensure that your resume and cover letter reference the job posting identification number and the position title of the position you are applying for. If you are sending your application at the above noted e-mail address, please include this information in your e-mail...

February 7, 2012 Please find attached a job posting for a position that is presently being advertised by Laurentian University. Please ensure that your resume and cover letter reference the job posting identification number and the position title of the position you are applying for. If you are sending your application at the above noted e-mail address, please include this information in your...

March 2, 2015 - Laurentian University is pleased to congratulate Dr. Pamela Rose Toulouse, Associate Professor in the School of Education, on being named a 2015 3M National Teaching Fellow. These prestigious fellowships are awarded to up to ten recipients across Canada each year, through the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and 3M Canada. The 3M Teaching...

Laurentian University MSc Biology graduate Patrick Moldowan has been selected from a field of scores of candidates for a prestigious scholarship that will send him to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean to work for the recovery of endangered species.   The “Canada’s New Noah” Scholarship is funded by Wildlife Preservation Canada.   It gives young...

April 9, 2015 – The Prix Champlain 2015 awards ceremony was held last night during the Salon international du livre de Québec. Thierry Bissonnette, professor in the Department of French Studies at Laurentian University, received the renowned award in the creative/fiction category under his pen name – Thierry Dimanche – for his book entitled Le milieu de partout,...

May 4, 2015 – On May 7 and 8, Laurentian University will host an international symposium on complex and relational systemic thought on its main campus in Sudbury.   Organized jointly by Laurentian University and Université de Toulouse 1 Capitole (France), the event will bring together researchers from different countries in an effort to promote knowledge transfers and generate...

November 8, 2015 – The Sudbury Neutrino Observatory (SNO) Collaboration, represented by Queen’s University professor emeritus Arthur McDonald, have shared the 2016 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics.   In particular, Laurentian wants to acknowledge Professor Doug Hallman.  With the steady expansion of Laurentian’s research in particle astrophysics, he...

November 13, 2015 – Starting in September 2016, Laurentian University will expand its French-language programming. The Bharti School of Engineering will launch three bilingual bachelor’s degree programs – in Chemical, Mechanical and Mining Engineering – with at least 50% of courses to be offered in French. In addition, the Faculty of Management will initiate a Bachelor of Business...

February 02, 2016 – Laurentian University is pleased to announce four new members have been appointed to the Board of Governors. Stuart Harshaw, Brian Lyle Montgomery, Yves Pelletier and Tina Sartoretto have each been appointed to a three-year term.    Mr. Stuart Harshaw is the new Vice President of Vale's Ontario Operations at Vale Canada Limited. He was previously...

February 4, 2016 – Laurentian University has signed an agreement to leverage its expertise in an effort to help evaluate mining training needs in Ivory Coast, implement relevant and viable training programs, and offer tailored French-language programs to Ivorian people. At the Mine and Agriculture Symposium organized jointly by the Canadian Embassy in Ivory Coast and the Canadian Institute...

JUNE 22, 2016 – Laurentian University secured international EPAS accreditation for its on-campus Bachelor of Business Administration program, as well as for its Bachelor of Commerce in Sports Administration, Canada’s only business degree in Sports Administration. As of May 2016, 98 business programs in 72 universities in 33 countries had the EPAS accreditation, mostly in...

Laurentian University today proudly celebrated the official opening of the final capital phase of the McEwen School of Architecture, completing a $45 million 72,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility located in Sudbury’s downtown core. “This is a proud day for many people at Laurentian and within the broader community,” said Dominic Giroux, President and Vice Chancellor of Laurentian...

The Laurentian University Board of Governors unanimously approved today the University’s 2017-2018 operating budget of $155.9 million, an increase of $5.4 million or 3.6% over last year. The Sudbury campus will have 28 more full-time faculty in 14 departments: 11 new positions and 17 colleagues transferring from Barrie. This includes three new research chairs in Metallogeny, Exploration...

December 7, 2017 - Algoma University and Laurentian University have collaborated to expand options for students in Sault Ste. Marie who wish to study Engineering and remain close to home. Intake to the Engineering pathway will begin immediately for September of 2018. “We are pleased to be able to offer the first year of engineering at Algoma University; there is a real need in our community...

January 10, 2018 - Laurentian University is pleased to welcome Dr. David Fortin as the next Director of the McEwen School of Architecture (MSoA). Dr. Fortin, a faculty member at the MSoA, assumed his new duties at the beginning of January, 2018, taking over from the school’s Founding Director, Dr. Terrance Galvin, who successfully led the creation and development of the MSoA since its...

Laurentian University will award honorary doctorates to two outstanding individuals during its 2018 Spring Convocation ceremonies in Sudbury. “Each year, we pay tribute to exceptional Canadians who have led the way in their respective fields,” said Laurentian University Chancellor Steve Paikin.  “Our honorary doctorate recipients are highly talented and engaged individuals who serve as...

(2018-10-16) The Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) at Laurentian University recently partnered with the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE) to bring the 49th annual ACE Conference to Sudbury from October 15-18, 2018. A first for Northern Ontario, the joint conference explores the many ways both ergonomics and health and safety comprehension are expanding,...

Monday, March 4, 2019 – Laurentian University is proud to announce the four-year accreditation status of its Honours Bachelor of Social Work (HBSW) program and its Baccalauréat spécialisé en service social (B.S.S. spéc.) by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE). Social work Bachelor and Masters programs receive CASWE accreditation only when they meet national standards....

Sept. 12, 2019 – After over two years of hard work, a team of climate researchers at Laurentian University are thrilled to announce that their network has been awarded a multi-million dollar grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Over the next five years, NSERC will provide more than $5 million to fund PermafrostNet, a partnership of 12...

In the academic equivalent of a hat trick, Dr. Andrew McDonald of Laurentian University's Harquail School of Earth Sciences has been awarded this year's Hawley Medal for the third time in his career. Alongside former student Elliot Wehrle, Dr. McDonald co-authored a paper which was selected as the best to be published in The Canadian Mineralogist throughout 2019. The internationally respected...

July 6, 2021 - A transdisciplinary team of researchers from the McEwen School of Architecture, the Bharti School of Engineering, and the Behavioural Neuroscience Department have successfully applied for a grant to fund a project aiming to reshape how the north makes itself. The principal investigator, Prof. Steven Beites, alongside co-applicants Marc Arsenault, Blake Dotta, and Reza...

“You never leave your family. You are always connected through dreams; through knowledge and lived experience; you walk together. Laurentian and the North are my family. This is my circle, and we face the future together as familial friends that heal as a community within the circle.” I am an Omushkego Cree woman from the North. Coming from a remote community, can present many challenges. I...

(August 15, 2022) - We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dominic Beaudry as the new Associate Vice-President, Academic and Indigenous Programs (AVP-AIP) starting October 1, 2022. In this role, Mr. Beaudry will play a leadership role in promoting, developing and implementing initiatives and programs that support the Laurentian University Native Education Council’s (LUNEC)...

(September 2, 2022) - To impact the everyday lives of Canadians across the country, we require a diversity of ideas and researchers. This unique Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) project of unprecedented scale in the design disciplines in Canada will see 14 universities, 70 researchers and over 68 public and private organizations at the municipal, provincial and national...

(October 27, 2022) - Laurentian University looks forward to celebrating a new cohort of graduates at the upcoming fall convocation. Ceremonies will be held on Saturday, October 29th at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to commemorate the achievements of nearly four hundred graduating students. For those who are unable to attend in-person, the ceremonies will be live streamed on laurentian.ca. ...

(November 10, 2022) - Like so many future students considering post-secondary, Elias Parent initially felt a little uncertain as to his path. “I entered university not knowing exactly what I wanted to do for the endgame of my life. However, I knew that I had an interest in history and felt as though at university, that’s what you should do: take courses about something you like; something...

(November 15, 2022) - Space exploration fascinates people from across the globe and research that contributes to a better understanding of this other-wordly expanse, including how to keep astronauts safe within this environment, is a cutting-edge topic of inquiry.  Michel (Mike) Lapointe, Laurentian University Ph.D. student in Biomolecular Sciences research focuses on “The...

(December 1, 2022) - When a medical emergency occurs on campus, the Laurentian University Campus Emergency Response Team (LUCERT) is ready to step into action. Whether it be a student, a member of the public, or a Laurentian staff or faculty member requiring emergency response services, LUCERT is available to assist.  LUCERT is a volunteer-based, student-run team that consists of...

(February 8, 2023) - Star gazing allows us to observe the many wonders of the night sky. It is an enjoyable pastime filled with many educational opportunities; star gazers often speak about how rewarding an experience it is to identify constellations such as the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) or Cassiopeia. And for those interested in astronomy, planetariums, which are essentially theatres designed to...

(February 13, 2023) - Since the 2010 inception of Métis artist Jaime Black’s ongoing art series, The REDress Project, heightened awareness has been brought to the staggering number of murdered and missing Indigenous women across Canada. The Red Dress campaign that stems from Black’s art series has been honoured by Laurentian University since 2016. This year, Laurentian’s Indigenous Student...

(April 4, 2023) - Sam Bénard-Barry, is a student leader and fearless advocate for their peers.  Bénard-Barry is a queer, Francophone and Anishinaabe-Algonquin fourth year Service Social student at Laurentian University. Originally from Sudbury, Ontario, Bénard-Barry is also a local graduate of École Secondaire Catholique l'Horizon (2019). As the President of the Indigenous Students...

(April 26, 2023) - The Laurentian Improv Association took home the win at the Brock Improv Summit: “Brock From The Dead” in St. Catharines, Ontario. The competition took place in late March and featured students from universities across the province.  The Laurentian Improv Association is a student-run club founded in 2022 by Grace Bellmore, a third-year Equity, Diversity, and...

(August 15, 2023) - The Laurentian University Board of Governors is pleased to welcome three new members, Brian Ramakko, Jean-Pierre (Jay) Barbeau, and Kevin Eshkawkogan. The appointments of these members were confirmed at the Board of Governors meeting on July 13, 2023 for 3-year terms. “We are pleased to have three new community members extend their exceptional experience and knowledge to...

(October 16, 2023) - Laurentian University’s Steven Beites, Assistant Professor at the McEwen School of Architecture, will be among the researchers present at the Council of Ontario Universities’ first Queen’s Park event since the pandemic: A Plan for Prosperity: Fueling the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain.   Taking place on Monday, October 16, from 5 pm to 7 pm, the reception...

(January 26, 2024) - Technological advancements are rapidly changing the way we interact with the world around us. Can we use advancements in wearable technology to improve performance in high-concentration activities? Anthony Zanetti, second year Masters of Psychology student at Laurentian University, is working to answer just that.  Anthony didn’t always know he had a strong passion...

May 15, 2024 - For Jean-François (JF) Démoré, having a strong business sense came naturally. A Laurentian University alumnus from École secondaire catholique Champlain in Chelmsford, Ontario, not only did JF pursue his academics at Laurentian, but it’s where he also got started in entrepreneurship. Choosing Laurentian for his postsecondary education was simple for JF. He was familiar with...

June 20, 2024 - International and domestic students alike are familiar with Alice Aol, Student Coordinator with the Equity, Diversity and Human Rights Office (EDHRO) and her infectious personality. Alice is a third-year student who has spent her short time in Canada celebrating culture and creating a sense of community for herself. After graduating from high school in Gulu, Uganda during the...

June 25, 2024 - The existing flooring and subfloor in the Ben Avery Gym will be replaced this summer thanks to one family's generous donation. Danica Robertson and Robert Martin are the parents of a current Laurentian student and say they felt inspired by their family’s experience with the university. “We believe that Laurentian students are getting a high-quality education and the athletes...

August 14, 2024 – Mature Student, Katherine Snazel, is approaching the end of her Master's of Indigenous Relations program, which has been both a pursuit of new knowledge and a journey of personal growth. After a career as a legal assistant in York Region , and life-long commitment to working as a figure skating coach, Katherine made the decision to attend university for the first time....

September 3, 2024 - The newly formed “Snobots” and the Laurentian Intelligent Mobile Robotics Lab (LIMRL), are already making history. The Snobots, 4th-year Computer Science students Austin Barrett and Nicolas Pottier, showcased their impressive skills at the FIRA RoboWorldCup 2024 in Brazil where they earned four gold medals, a silver medal, and placed first overall in the prestigious HuroCup...

Part 3 of 3 in this series   October 3, 2024 - From the exploration of sustainable architectural design to critical feminist approaches to understanding health technologies, the diverse academic strengths of Laurentian’s faculty is reflected in the roster of newly appointed tenure-track faculty. "We proudly welcome these exceptional tenure-track faculty members to our...

November 14, 2024 – Two Laurentian University students on parallel trajectories are navigating student life in their respective Kinesiology programs. Shayla Villeneuve, a fourth-year student in the Kinesiology (Science) program, and Maxime Mailloux, a third-year student in the Kinésiologie (Science) program, exemplify the interplay between the English and French streams, revealing similar...

April 27, 2015  - Representatives of trade unions and industrial sectors today joined researchers at Laurentian University to inaugurate the new laboratory of the research center on health and safety at work (ROSHC).   This laboratory will support numerous research projects run ROSHC the team in order to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and occupational diseases.  ...

(3 novembre 2022) - L’Association des étudiants aux études supérieures (AEES) de l’Université Laurentienne a récemment tenu des élections à la direction pour 2022-2023. Meghan McCue, doctorante dans le programme de sciences biomoléculaires, est la présidente nouvellement élue de l’AEES. Originaire de Sudbury, elle est diplômée (2013) de la Lockerby Composite Secondary School....

(30 mars, 2022) - Du 21 au 25 mars 2022, l’Association des étudiants des cycles supérieurs de la Laurentienne, appuyée du Bureau des études supérieures, a organisé le Symposium de recherche des cycles supérieurs « Découverte et dissémination », mettant en valeur les projets variés de recherche d’étudiants inscrits aux programmes de maîtrise et de doctorat. Les exposés ont témoigné de...

Partie 2 sur 3 de cette série d’articles   20 septembre 2024 – De l’analyse des gisements minéraux hydrothermaux aux études sur l’histoire des Anishinaabe, les diverses forces érudites du corps professoral de l’Université Laurentienne se font valoir chez les membres du corps professoral nommés...

6 juillet 2021 - Une équipe transdisciplinaire de chercheurs de l’École d’architecture McEwen, de l’École de génie Bharti et du Département de neurosciences du comportement à l’Université Laurentienne recevra une subvention pour un projet qui vise à refaçonner la manière dont le Nord se distingue. Le chercheur principal, M. Steven Beites, et les co-demandeurs de la subvention, M. Marc...

(16 octobre 2023) - Professeur adjoint à l’École d’architecture McEwen de l’Université Laurentienne, Steven Beites figurera parmi les chercheurs participant à la première activité organisée à Queen’s Park par le Conseil des universités de l’Ontario depuis la pandémie : « Un plan pour la prospérité : Alimenter la chaîne d’approvisionnement de la fabrication avancée ». La...

Sudbury, ON (September 13, 2016) - SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 – Laurentian has been awarded $3.5 M from the Federal Government in Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funding.  NSERC will deliver nearly $3.15M to Laurentian University through the CREATE, Discovery Grant and Research Tools and...

The International Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Law, the ICIRL, promotes and supports research on law, human rights, the rule of law and democracy, on the one hand, and cultural diversity, on the other hand. It builds on the work undertaken since 1993 by Personne, culture et droits, an international interdisciplinary research team which was an important contributor to an ongoing...

To say Dr. Susan Manitowabi gets a lot done is an understatement. Since she came to Laurentian University in the summer of 2003, she has been a long-standing leader in the Indigenous education community at Laurentian. Susan chaired the (former) Native Human Services Program, was involved in the creation of the Master of Indigenous Relations (MIR) program, co-founded the Maamwizing Indigenous...

Laurentian University strives to maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff, and will not tolerate violence, discrimination, or harassment. The University takes sexual harassment/violence very seriously. That means as a member of the Laurentian University community, you have the right to be free from sexual harassment/violence on Laurentian’s campus and...

The aim of the International Centre for Interdisciplinarity Research in the Human Sciences (ICIRHS) is to facilitate and nurture interdisciplinary research on human beings from a socio-cultural dimension. The Centre uses interdisciplinarity as the tool or method for conducting analysis and research. The Centre is a meeting place for researchers, students and faculty members alike where they...

Anik Dennie, a recent graduate of the Masters of Human Kinetics program, received the Research Innovation Award during Research Week 2019 for her work with Dr. Joël Dickinson on the LGBTQ2-S Safe Space Training. Safe Space Training is an initiative that came out of the 2012 Sexuality and Gender Diversity Climate Survey conducted by Laurentian’s Sexuality and Gender Diversity Committee which...

My First 100 Days October 8th marked my 100th day at Laurentian. I spent the day at a Universities Canada National Building and Reconciliation Forum hosted by Algoma University. There was a remarkable energy and enthusiasm in the room and a real sense that universities in Canada can provide leadership in building reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.  100 days may seem...

Laurentian University's Research Ethics Board (LUREB) is a committee that reviews all research involving human participants. Their review is based upon the perspective of protecting human subjects involved in research protocols. LUREB’s role thus ensures compliance with the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS2). The committee is concerned primarily with ensuring that all research projects...

[tabs border="no"] [tab title="Co-op"]   CO-OP OPTION Laurentian University’s School of Commerce offers Cooperative education option as part of the French-language Honours Bachelor of Commerce program.  Cooperative education is a partnership between the student, the employer and the University, contributing to a well-rounded Commerce and Business education. The practical...

Hello, Bonjour, Aanii Yesterday, our Dean of Graduate Studies issued an inappropriate and offensive tweet.  He has since apologized publicly for his comments which, by his own admission, have hurt many people in our Laurentian community and beyond. The University is following-up on this expeditiously and with the utmost care and attention.  That said, I wish to reiterate that I...

ROMEO is an online database for the digital management and reporting of internal and external research funding and ethics certifications.   In ROMEO, you will find the: Research Proposal Approval Form Ethical Review Form for Research Involving Human Subjects Animal Use Protocol Form Wildlife Animal Use Protocol Form  Application to Use Animals for Research:...

The Policy on A Respectful Workplace and Learning Environment is intended to: Promote a workplace and learning environment that is free of discrimination, harassment and/or bullying; Protect the health, safety and security of the University community; Outline the rights, responsibilities and types of behaviour that fall within the scope of this policy; Outline...

Women in STEM, namely in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics are making waves all around the world. The fields have been predominantly male but are now seeing an increase in female professionals, despite the gender disparity that continues to exist. Nicole Tardif is one of those women that comes to mind when one thinks about strong leaders in STEM and in Northern...

Aanii, Boozhoo, Kwe Kwe, Wachay!   Last week, the Human Resources and Organizational Development Department sent out a “Save the Date” for our third installment of the All-Employee Symposium. This impressive symposium organized by our colleagues here at Laurentian will focus on wellness and a healthy workplace.   In our 2018-2023 Strategic Plan, Outcome 3 indicates: We...

When Tyler Pretty isn’t on the front lines screening Glencore employees, you will likely find him volunteering with Greater Sudbury Community COVID-19 Response & Relief, where he is  delivering groceries to people unable to leave their homes to buy essential items.  “We have just recently served our 100th family!” Pretty proudly states, on the cusp of entering his fourth...

A defining feature of Sudbury is its establishment within the Sudbury Basin, an impact crater formed almost 2 billion years ago. Earth science researchers at Laurentian University have access to unique geologic structures formed by this impact for field and laboratory research, allowing them to ask questions about our Earth that can only be answered here in Sudbury.  However, there are...

                                      Maamwi. Together. Ensemble. This is how we understand the past and learn to move forward hand-in-hand as a community. Listening, understanding and initiating change are all crucial to how we move...

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action states “In order to begin to redress the legacy of the residential school system and advance the process of reconciliation in Canada, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission made 94 calls to action for individuals, organizations, communities, and governments.”  In Call to Action 43, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission...

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Publications Boissonneault, Julie et Ali Reguigui (dir.), Langue et territoire. Études en sociolinguistique urbaine, Sudbury, Série monographique en sciences humaines, no 15, 2014, 510 p. Cheadle, Norman , Julie Boissonneault et Ali Reguigui (dir.), Langue et territoire. Espaces litteraires, Série monographique en sciences humaines, no 16, 2014, 268 p. Reguigui, Ali et...