Explore the Earth and its natural resources.

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The science and study behind the building blocks of life.

Prepare yourself for a changing business world.

Create solutions out of new products and processes.

Discover the place where law and justice meet.

Mettez votre créativité à l’oeuvre en évoluant des processus durables dans la gestion des ressources.

Understand the properties of matter.

Use creativity and technological tools to design sustainable processes for resource management at Canada's Mining University.

Discovery and exploration thousands of feet below the earth.

Solve complex operations to everyday applications.

Examinez les sciences des éléments constitutifs de la vie.

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Proposez des solutions pour la création de nouveaux produits et processus.

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Human Resources & Organizational Development

Science, Engineering and Architecture

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School of Natural Sciences

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School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

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

School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

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Science, Engineering and Architecture

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School of Natural Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

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School of Natural Sciences

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Associate Professor | Director, Bharti School of Engineering & Computation

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Engineering

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Engineering

Science, Engineering and Architecture

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Science, Engineering and Architecture

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Bharti School of Engineering and Computation

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Bharti School of Engineering and Computation

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Bharti School of Engineering and Computation

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Bharti School of Engineering and Computation

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Bharti School of Engineering and Computation

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Bharti School of Engineering and Computation

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

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Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture

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Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Laboratory Technologist

Animal Care Facilities

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Harquail School of Earth Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Master Lecturer

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Science, Engineering and Architecture

Associate Professor

McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Master Lecturer

School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

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Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

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McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

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McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

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McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Master Lecturer

McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

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McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

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Faculty of Arts | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture

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Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture | Faculty of Management

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McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Assistant Professor

McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Associate Professor

McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Full Professor

Department of Mathematics & Computer Science

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Master Lecturer

McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

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Faculty of Arts | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture | Centre of Academic Excellence

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Faculty of Health | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture | Centre of Academic Excellence

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Faculty of Arts | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture | Centre of Academic Excellence

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Faculty of Arts | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture | Centre of Academic Excellence

Arts

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Faculty of Arts | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture

Arts

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Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture

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Faculty of Arts | Faculty of Health | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture

Arts

Associate Professor | Director, McEwen School of Architecture

McEwen School of Architecture

Science, Engineering and Architecture

Associate Professor | Director, Harquail School of Earth Sciences

Harquail School of Earth Sciences

Science, Engineering and Architecture

VP, Research

Office of the Vice-President, Research

Health

Associate Librarian

Library and Archives

Library

Associate Professor | Interim Director, School of Social Work

School of Social Work

Health

Master Lecturer

School of Social Sciences

Arts

Associate Professor

School of Business Administration

Management

Full Professor

School of Indigenous Relations

Health

Full Professor

School of Social Work

Health

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Management

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Management

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School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

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School of Business Administration

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School of Business Administration

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Centre of Academic Excellence

Management

Dean

Faculty of Arts

Arts

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School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health

Manager, Laurentian Online

Laurentian Online

Thorneloe University

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School of Business Administration

Management

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School of Liberal Arts

Arts

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School of Social Sciences

Arts

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Management

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Health

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School of Education

Education

Assistant Professor

McEwen School of Architecture

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Arts

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School of Social Work

Health

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Harquail School of Earth Sciences

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School of Social Sciences

Arts

July 5, 2023 - On June 15, 2023, Laurentian University faculty members were invited by Dr. Brenda Brouwer, Interim Provost and Vice-President Academic and Dr. Tammy Eger, Vice President Research, to an event that recognized and celebrated their many achievements or those of their colleagues.  “Faculty at Laurentian University are instrumental in fostering an inclusive and positive...

(October 5, 2022) - Maryam Pourmahdavi, PhD candidate of Natural Resource Engineering in Engineering Science at Laurentian University is the recipient of the prestigious Gordon M. Ritcey PhD award. This nation-wide achievement in the hydrometallurgy section of Mettalurgy and Materials Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (MetSoc) is an incredible...

Laurentian University’s Bharti School of Engineering makes history as both Junior and Senior Design teams win the 2015 Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Results of the CEC were announced at an awards banquet at Memorial University on Saturday evening.    After the Junior Design team won the Ontario Engineering Competition (OEC) last...

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...

(June 9, 2022) - June 3rd 2022 officially marks a day of celebration for engineers at Laurentian University. 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. The competition found six finalist teams from the United States,...

FEBRUARY 1, 2016 – Laurentian University’s Bharti School of Engineering continued its dominance at the Ontario Engineering Competition, with its teams claiming top spot in two categories this weekend at the University of Waterloo. Laurentian students won first place in both the Senior Design category and the Consulting category at the province-wide competition.  The Bharti School’s...

The Bharti School of Engineering at Laurentian University has received a $2 million investment from Canadian mining firm, IAMGOLD Corporation Inc. The investment will fund the creation of a collaboration space for engineering students in the newly constructed Cliff Fielding Research, Innovation and Engineering Building. To honour this contribution, the space will be named the...

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 25, 2015 - Laurentian University’s Bharti School of Engineering will send two teams to the 2015 Canadian Engineering Competition in St. John’s, Newfoundland, next month, after strong showings by both the Junior and Senior teams at the Ontario Engineering Competiton. Results of the OEC were announced at an awards banquet at Ryerson University earlier this month. Laurentian’s...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 – The federal government will invest $21.1 million and the Ontario government will invest $6.3 million towards research and innovation infrastructure at Laurentian University. As part of a broad capital program totalling $60.7 million to be completed by March 2018, this $27.4 million investment is earmarked for the immediate construction of a new 47,000 sq ft Research,...

October 17, 2024 - Laurentian University researchers have been awarded a total of $1.79 million from Canada’s federal research funding agencies for projects over the next five years. This significant funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), as well as significant contributions from Vale and...

(January 26, 2023) - It sounds like something out of a movie - turning trash into valuable goods. For Monem Alyaser, Ph.D, it’s an average day in Silicon Valley.  Alyaser is the Founder and CEO of Enventix, Inc, a company established in 2010 to develop advanced thermo-chemical systems for the conversion of non recyclable waste paper and plastics, biomass and shredded tires to...

November 28, 2023 — When faculty members at Laurentian University were dreaming up what the PhD in Rural and Northern Health program could do for students and the community, they likely had thoughts of influencing health care in both Northern Ontario and rural settings in Canada and abroad. Those dreams from the mid 2000s have since become a reality as the program recently marked a milestone...

May 24, 2024 - Growing up in Sri Lanka, Tharusha Wijewardena, was surrounded by oceans and several species of marine turtles that inhabit them. Fast-forward to 2024 and she is about to walk across the stage as Dr. Tharusha Wijewardena at Laurentian University’s June 4th convocation ceremony with a PhD and a plan to spend the rest of her life dedicated to turtle conservation. “I have always...

(2018-10-24) A new partnership between Laurentian University and Hard-Line was announced today at the University Club. As part of this partnership, Hard-Line will invest $250,000 over five years in the Mechatronics program of the Bharti School of Engineering at Laurentian University. The funds will enhance student experiences through lab renovations and upgrades, new computer work stations...

FEBRUARY 25, 2016 – Laurentian University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Lesbarrères as Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies effective July 1, 2016 for a five-year renewable term.  Dr. Lesbarrères has been acting Dean since the new Faculty of Graduate Studies was established in March 2014, reflecting the growing importance of the...

February 27, 2012 - Top marks in mine design, rock mechanics and mineral processing events propelled the Bharti School of Engineering team from Laurentian University to a first-place finish in the 22nd Annual Canadian Mining Games, held February 23rd-26th in Sudbury, Ontario. The team from Laurentian ranked among the top three in 12 of the events that make up the competition, completing the...

April 03, 2019 - Laurentian University is pleased to unveil the IAMGOLD Student Engineering Junction, located within the Cliff Fielding Research, Innovation and Engineering Building. This dedicated collaboration space will further enhance opportunities for students in the Bharti School of Engineering. To honour this contribution, the space has been named the IAMGOLD Student...

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...

August 26, 2024 - Laurentian’s Interdisciplinary PhD program gives students the option to specialize in several areas. Sidney Shapiro is a Laurentian University alumnus who completed the Interdisciplinary PhD program with a PhD in Philosophy, focusing on social network analytics, and now specializes in business analytics. Dr. Shapiro’s story exemplifies how studying in the arts is inherently...

June 4, 2024 - The selection committee for the 2023-2024 Research Excellence Award has completed its deliberations and selected this year’s recipients. With many exceptional researchers to choose from, the committee determined that Dr. Linda Ambrose and Dr. John Ashley Scott would be awarded the honour for 2024. The annual award recognizes Laurentian faculty who have made outstanding and...

February 19, 2013 - Laurentian University and 10 other Canadian Universities have received $4.4 M in funding to create the NSERC Canadian Network for Aquatic Ecosystem Services (CNAES).  The network will play a key role in ensuring knowledgeable and well-informed stewardship of Canada’s wetlands, lakes and rivers.    The funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering...

August 7, 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...

Wednesday, January 30, 2019 – Hatch announced today a $250,000 commitment to Laurentian University over five years. The donation will provide a scholarship fund for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the University’s Bharti School of Engineering.  With accredited programs in Mining, Chemical and Mechanical Engineering, the Bharti School of Engineering is recognized as...

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 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...

October 29, 2024 - The diversity of Laurentian’s research expertise is embodied in three newly appointed Research Fellows. Dr. Kerry R McGannon, Dr. Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde, and Dr. Mark Kuhlberg have been granted research fellowships for their significant contributions to Laurentian’s diversity of research and their dedication to training the next generation of researchers. Created by...

Al Douglas, Director of the Ontario Centre for Climate Impact and Adaptation Resources (OCCIAR) at MIRARCO, a Laurentian University research centre, will hold a seat on Canada’s new Expert Panel on Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Results. Climate change is already having negative impacts and posing significant risks to communities, the private sector, and the environment....

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...

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...

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...

(July 4, 2023) - On May 1, 2023, 27 Laurentian University students and community members departed for an incredible eleven day educational trip to Costa Rica. This voyage offered many opportunities for learning about Costa Rican culture and folklore. Students had ample opportunity to engage in a plethora of activities including a visit to Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna Waterfall,...

It is a historic day today at Laurentian University as Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre joined community members and local partners as well as Laurentian University staff, faculty and students for the opening of the new Cliff Fielding Research, Innovation and Engineering Building. The new 60,000-square-foot facility located in Founders’ Square (between the Parker and Fraser buildings) on the Sudbury...

(July 29, 2022)  – The national search for the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture has now been completed and Laurentian University is pleased to introduce Dr. Joy Gray-Munro as Dean.   Dr. Gray-Munro, an Associate Professor from Laurentian University’s Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture has been at Laurentian for nearly 20 years and has filled...

October 25, 2024 - Eric Roots, a PhD candidate specializing in mineral deposits and Precambrian geology at Laurentian University, will receive his PhD during the fall 2024 convocation on November 2nd after an exceptional seven-year journey. His research, which focuses on electromagnetic geophysics as part of the groundbreaking Metal Earth project, has made significant contributions to...

October 30, 2024 - On November 2, Nabina Sharma will graduate with her PhD from Laurentian University, marking a significant milestone in her journey from Nepal to Canada and her dedication to advancing culturally appropriate health care for Indigenous Peoples. Having migrated to Canada in 2016, Nabina began her academic career as a Research Assistant at the Centre for Rural and Northern...

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. ...

May 13, 2024 - Two researchers at NOSM University and Laurentian University are celebrating major investments in their research today as their projects were successfully awarded funding from grants administered through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Alliance Missions program. One project studies how Gallium, a critical mineral, can be mined more...

*Photo left to right: James Harquail, Sofia Harquail, David Harquail, Birgitta Sigfridsson, Peter Harquail David Harquail announced today that his family foundation is making a $10 million investment to support Laurentian University’s Department of Earth Sciences and its Mineral Exploration Research Centre (MERC). The University’s Board of Governors has unanimously decided to honour the...

(August 8, 2023) - Laurentian University has invested in faculty renewal and appointed multiple tenure stream faculty members across multiple academic units. These new hires will contribute to the academic environment through their teaching, graduate supervision, research and involvement in supporting a vibrant learning environment for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year and beyond. ...

(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...

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,...

JUNE 5, 2015 – Professor in Laurentian University’s Bharti School of Engineering and Director of the Energy, Renewables and Carbon Management group at MIRARCO, Dr. Dean Millar has been honoured as a Distinguished Lecturer by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM).   Dr. Millar is one of five Distinguished Lecturers celebrated at the CIM’s national Awards...

MAY 26, 2016 – Six distinguished Canadians from the fields of law, mining, engineering, journalism, education and social activism will be awarded Honorary Doctorates by Laurentian University at Spring 2016 Convocation ceremonies in Sudbury and Barrie.   Among the recipients of Honorary Doctorates this Convocation season are the Chief Justice of Canada, the Right Honourable...

In honour of a $3 million investment from Mrs. Lily Fielding and her family, Laurentian University will name its new state-of-the-art facility the Clifford A. Fielding Research, Innovation, and Engineering Building. As a result of this gift, the University will also honour Jim Fielding, late son of Clifford and Lily Fielding.  Jim Fielding was a passionate believer in education and...

A Chinese educational consultancy has ranked Laurentian University’s mining and mineral engineering programs among the best in the world. According to ShanghaiRankings’ most recent edition of its publication, Academic Ranking of Global Universities, our school comes fiftieth in the world and sixth in Canada. The ranking is based on a few key factors, including the number of times that...

(August 23, 2022) - When Vineet Benjamin K. Johnson founded IRegained in 2016, a company dedicated to revolutionizing the rehabilitation of stroke patients, Johnson knew he needed to hire a team of professionals trained in a variety of disciplines including engineering, computational sciences and kinesiology. Global statistics inform that 70% of stroke patients require hand rehabilitation....

(November 23, 2023) - For Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023, which fell from November 13th to 17th, The Foundry spotlighted one Laurentian University graduate entrepreneur each day of the week. The Foundry is an initiative run by Laurentian to enable innovators within the university to ideate, create, and develop ideas that can go on to become startup companies or social enterprises. Housed...

(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...

(March 22, 2023) - The third annual Graduate Research Symposium, a week-long event that promotes graduate student research at Laurentian University, will take place in the Fielding Innovation Center on March 27th to 31st, 2023. This student-led ‘Discovery and Dissemination’ event is spearheaded by the Graduate Student Association (GSA) with support from the Office of Graduate...

Laurentian University today congratulated two teams of students from the Bharti School of Engineering for winning top honours at a major mining competition in Toronto. The teams were awarded first and second place at the Ontario Mining Association’s Mined Open Innovation Challenge. During the competition, teams of students were asked to draw up plans to expand operations at a mining site...

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...

(2018-10-09) Laurentian University researchers have received $1.4 million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to fund 10 research projects. Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre and Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré made the announcement earlier today at a press conference held at the Laurentian’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...

Laurentian University will receive $1.6M from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the government of Ontario through the TargetGHG program administered by Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) in support of research aimed at tackling the problem of greenhouse gas emissions. The Landscape Carbon Accumulation through...

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...

SEP. 8, 2015 – Laurentian University is pleased to congratulate four faculty members who have been awarded new funding from Canada’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for 2015.   Three faculty members were awarded funding under SSHRC’s Insight Development Grant program: - Dr. Tammy Gaber, Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, Faculty of Science,...

JUNE 19, 2015 – Laurentian University’s Board of Governors today approved a 2015-2016 operating budget of $147.7 million, marking the fifth consecutive year the University has achieved a balanced budget. The budget represents a $7 million increase over last year to fund key areas of priority for the University in capital projects, research, student services, graduate studies and...

(MAY 21, 2020) Laurentian University is proud to announce the publication of an article in the preeminent journal Science co-authored by postdoctoral researcher Dr. Michelle Kalamandeen.  Entitled ‘Long-term thermal sensitivity of Earth’s tropical forests’, the article discusses the role this type of ecosystem can play in the fight against climate change. Though quite a distance from...

(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...

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...

The designers of one of Canada’s most innovative educational buildings have received a prestigious award for their focus on woodwork in modern architectural teaching and design. LGA Architectural Partners, responsible for designing the McEwen School of Architecture building in downtown Sudbury, has been granted the Ontario Wood WORKS! 2017 prize in the “$10-million...

April 25, 2014 - Laurentian University’s Board of Governors today approved the appointment of Dr. Osman Abou-Rabia to the position of Dean, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture, for a term of five years, beginning July 1, 2014.    Dr. Abou-Rabia has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (University of Ottawa) and completed his MSc and BSc at Cairo University. He joined...

Laurentian University’s Bharti School of Engineering students won the 2017 Intercollegiate Mines Emergency Response Development (MERD) competition in Golden, Colorado. The team placed first in the first aid and the field competitions and earned the overall title. The competition was held over two days and consisted of teams from University of British Columbia, Freiburg University (Germany),...

Laurentian University congratulates its own Dr. Ming Cai, Geomechanics Research Chair, for receiving the prestigious John A. Franklin Award from the Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS). The award recognizes Dr. Cai’s work in rock mechanics and rock engineering aimed at improving safety and efficiency in the mining industry in Canada and around the world. “I want to the thank...

(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...

December 7, 2023 - When we think of problem solving, we think of mathematics but when it comes to Dr. Luckny Zéphyr’s research, problem solving far exceeds numerics to profoundly impact the environment, community and academia. A proud Haitian Canadian citizen, Dr. Luckny Zéphyr, Associate Professor with the School of Business Administration, is an entrepreneur and a scholar. In 2014 the...

April 17, 2024 - Dr. Jordan Babando isn’t new to teaching and he isn’t new to Laurentian. He received both his Bachelor’s of Sociology and his master’s degree from Laurentian. He then went on to complete his doctorate at Queen’s University before teaching at several Ontario universities and for a short time at UBC, until he eventually came back to Sudbury. “Once I had my PhD, I wanted to...

July 15, 2024 — Dr. Alain Simard has been named the Dean of Graduate Studies and International. Dr. Simard, an alumnus of Laurentian University, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. Dr. Simard earned both his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and his Master of Science in Chemistry from Laurentian University. He then completed...

This year marked the inaugural distribution of the Dr. Daniel Archambault Research Service Awards during Research Week 2024. These awards recognize Laurentian University faculty, staff and students for outstanding dedication and commitment to, as well as impact through their valuable contributions to the academic research community. This award is created in memory of Dr. Daniel Archambault...

July 10, 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 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...

September 16, 2024 - From the study of climate change to the exploration of historical texts, the diverse academic strengths of Laurentian’s faculty is reflected in the roster of eight newly appointed tenure-track faculty. With the goal of tenure in sight, this distinguished group of scholars contribute to advancing research, inspiring students, and shaping the future within their...

Laurentian University’s Vale Living With Lakes Centre (VLWLC) has been honoured with two prestigious awards from the Ontario Association of Architects.   The Centre is the winner of an OAA Design Excellence Award for 2015, as well as the OAA’s Sustainable Design Excellence Award for 2015.   The OAA’s Design Excellence Awards are based on considerations of...

February 15, 2013 - Laurentian University’s Board of Governors today unanimously approved the re-appointment of Dr. Patrice Sawyer as Vice-President, Research and Francophone Affairs, for a second five-year term beginning on July 1, 2014 and ending on June 30, 2019. The re-appointment was recommended by an evaluation committee of ten people, including members of the...

MAY 27, 2015 – Laurentian University’s Acting Dean in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, Dr. David Lesbarrères has been honoured with this year’s Partners in Research Virtual Researcher on Call (VROC) Expert Participation Award.   The award was presented at a ceremony celebrating the Partners in Research...

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...

(November 23, 2020) Laurentian University is pleased to congratulate Dr. Chantal Barriault, who received $20,000 from the Federal Government in Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). This grant is intended to help skilled communicators share their knowledge with  faculty, researchers, and graduate students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), to improve...

(October 27, 2022) - The Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning is very pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Teaching Excellence Awards.   The Teaching Excellence Award for Part-Time Faculty Members 2022 is awarded to Michelle Reid, B.Arts Sc., M.Sc., M.S.Com. (LU), Sessional Instructor, Science Communication Graduate Program, School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of...

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 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...

APRIL. 18, 2016 – A team led by Laurentian University’s Dr. Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde has been awarded a grant of $1.65 M under the CREATE program of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).  The award will support a new program to train conservation professionals for zoos/aquariums and their conservation partners.   Dr. Schulte-Hostedde is...

Friday, February 15, 2019 – The Laurentian University Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert Haché as the University’s 11th president and vice-chancellor. He will assume the position on July 1, 2019, for a five-year renewable term, succeeding Dr. Pierre Zundel who has been serving in this capacity on an interim basis since August 2017.  Current...

August 3, 2021 - With support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), researchers and staff from the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) and the Science Communication Graduate Program will be travelling across Northern Ontario this September to enhance confidence in vaccination use with workplaces and communities.   Although many...

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...

May 1, 2019 - An enterprising Laurentian engineering student has received a $30,000 grant to expand a camp she started to help revitalize Anishinaabe culture.  Kaella-Marie Earle, a fourth-year engineering student, said the grant from the Laidlaw Foundation Indigenous Youth and Community Futures Fund will allow her to expand the Maamiwi Gibeshiwin Indigenous Cultural Training Camp...

(April 6, 2023) - As the end of the semester approaches, students at Laurentian University will begin their final exams very soon. Since the start of this academic year, the Laurentian community has faced much adversity through the CCAA process. However, we continue to move forward by supporting each other.  To honour the students, faculty and staff for their hard work in the 2022-2023...

(April 12, 2023) - 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 27th to 31st, 2023. 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 place...

(October 5, 2023) - Discovering a mineral deposit is a complex process, there’s no doubt. So too is finding one’s passion within the many post-secondary offerings. For Nia Gauthier, the path to becoming a Geologist was also hidden beneath the surface.  Nia is now a thesis-based Masters of Geology student at Laurentian University, supervised by Dr. Stéphane Perrouty, originally from...

(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....

September 4, 2013 – Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne today cut a ceremonial ribbon to officially launch the Laurentian University School of Architecture, the first school of architecture to open in Canada in 45 years.       The Premier stood alongside Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux, Minister of State for Regional Economic Development...

Canada’s first and only comprehensive Master’s program in Science Communication was celebrated today at Laurentian University. The first cohort of students enrolled in this 12-month intense program began courses in early September. The Master’s program in Science Communication delivers a multi-disciplinary experience that covers the theory underlying good communication, as well as the...

July 25, 2019 – Fleming College graduates from the Environmental Visual Communication (EVC) program now have the option of completing a master’s degree at Laurentian University. It is the first pathway of its kind in postsecondary education in the province.   The institutions have signed an agreement allowing eligible graduates of Fleming’s EVC program to continue their education...

The School of Engineering Bharti Laurentian University makes history with its junior and senior design teams, who won the Canadian Competition 2015 engineering presented in St. John's, Newfoundland. The results were announced Saturday night at a banquet awards at Memorial University.  This victory comes in the wake of the Ontario Engineering Competition last month during which the...

3 juin 2024 - Cette semaine, l’Université Laurentienne décernera trois doctorats honorifiques lors des cérémonies de Collation des grades. Les lauréats de ces titres honorifiques seront présents et reconnus aux côtés des nouveaux diplômés. « Nous sommes ravis d’accueillir ces trois leaders inspirants cette semaine, a exprimé la rectrice et vice-chancelière de l’Université Laurentienne, Lynn...

The designers of one of Canada’s most innovative educational buildings have received a prestigious award for their focus on woodwork in modern architectural teaching and design. LGA Architectural Partners, responsible for designing the McEwen School of Architecture building in downtown Sudbury, has been granted the Ontario Wood WORKS! 2017 prize in the “$10-million...

June 5, 2015  - Mr. Dean Millar , professor at the Bharti School of Engineering and Director of the Group energy, renewable energy and carbon management in MIRARCO, received the distinguished title of lecturer awarded by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum ( ICM).   Mr. Millar is one of five winners of this award honored at CIM's national gala held at the...

The Centre for the vitality of Vale lakes Laurentian University (CVLV) has won two prestigious awards from the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), the Design Excellence Award 2015 Excellence Award 2015 sustainable design.   The first prize, which is based on the creativity criteria, context, sustainability and heritage, has been awarded this year to ten buildings designed by the...

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.  ...

April 18, 2016  - A team led by Dr. Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde, Ph.D., at Laurentian University, received a grant of $ 1.65 million under the CREATE program of the Natural Sciences and in engineering Canada (NSERC). Funds will be used to a new training program for professionals in conservation zoos / aquariums and their partners in conservation.   Mr. Schulte-Hostedde holds the...

Why should you enroll in the 12-month Master's of Engineering (M.Eng.) program? This unique Engineering degree helps you differentiate from other Bachelor of Engineering graduates. With the possibility of completing it in only one year, you can bolster your career with a plan for advancement.  This Master’s degree is course-based. The degree focuses on technical skills...

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...

Sudbury, Ontario has been a global mining hub and leader for years. Technica Mining, a contracting company led by Mario Grossi, President and CEO, provides services including but not limited to engineering design, construction, maintenance, and production, all in an underground capacity. After completing his Commerce degree at Laurentian University, Mario founded Technica Mining in 1999,...

Dr. Eugene Ben-Awuah is an Associate Professor of Mining Engineering at the Bharti School of Engineering and Computation and a IAMGOLD Research Fellow in Open Pit Mining. As an IAMGOLD Research Fellow, Dr. Ben-Awuah is working on the following projects: 1)    Strategic Mining Options Optimization: A Theoretical Framework for Resource Development Planning Description:...

Aanii, Hello, Bonjour, At Laurentian University, when we begin a gathering or public meeting, we open with an acknowledgement of the land. Many of you have likely heard me make this acknowledgement before, and this week is an opportune time to better understand why this is so important to us. November 2nd to 6th is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario, an occasion to learn and reflect on...

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...

The Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit (Co-op Unit), housed within the Vale Living With Lakes Centre, was established in 1989 and is a unique and successful partnership between Laurentian University, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) with collaborators from the mining industry (Vale and Xstrata Nickel), Canadian Forest...

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...

  Dr. Ming Cai School of Engineering and Computer Science Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture Tel: (705) 675-1151 ext. 2284 Email: mcai@laurentian.ca Office: F-225D       Dr. Ming Cai, a licensed professional engineer in Ontario, is a Full Professor in the School of Engineering and Computer Science and holds a position as MIRARCO...

This spring, Laurentian students graduated at a convocation ceremony unlike any other in the 60 years the university has been in operation. Another year has come and gone. Though graduation marks the end of a chapter, it is not the end goal; it is just another step on a path leading to many more accomplishments on the journey we call life. We would like to share advice from some of our top...

Laurentian offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate-level, and doctorate degrees. The university programs specialize in many fields, including arts, social sciences, technology, natural sciences, engineering, mining, geophysics, health, business management, finance, and forensics. Laurentian has developed an international reputation for research excellence and is one of the Province’s...

Laurentian University was thrilled to see that the latest federal budget contains the biggest investment in science and university research in Canadian history. As Interim President at Laurentian I can tell you firsthand that recent investments we have seen have helped our university and our city take a giant leap forward. Last summer we announced that through the federal government’s...

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...

[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...

"My experience at the EAP was absolutely great. Coming from Saudi Arabia with a very limited knowledge of the English language, I found the EAP program helps a lot in enhancing every skill required to become ready to live and study in Canada.  The committed instructors were able to cater the needs of students and allow them to experience working on assignments that would...

When asked about Laurentian’s new Perdue Central Analytical Facility Heather Cornthwaite is all smiles. “It’s going to be unbelievable,” says the technologist and Laurentian graduate student, who is completing her PhD in biomolecular sciences.  “A facility like this will allow us to perform a multitude of different types of research,” she adds.  The facility allows graduate...

Tamerra London tragically lost her life on November 22, 2020. A bright young leader who leaves behind her a powerful legacy of change in Sudbury and in Toronto, her impact immeasurable and inspiring.Today, the flags on campus have been lowered to honour her life and legacy. Her mother, Caprice Rowland, shared this text to help us all remember Tamerra and the positive impact she's had for so...

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...

Hello, Aanii, Bonjour, With the mounting reports of violence, injuries and death during ongoing protests in Nigeria, I want to express our deep concern and wish to remind our community of available resources and supports. Laurentian University is home to a highly engaged community of over seventy Nigerian students, and many more students, staff and faculty who have family in Nigeria. We...

Monday morning at 8:30 I officially took over in the office of the President. At 7AM I was already doing interviews with members of the media in our brand-new atrium and front door. When the reporter asked me how I felt about taking over at Laurentian, all I could say was, “excited”. Excited because I have been on this campus for nearly a decade and have never seen anything like what...

Every year, the Government of Canada invests in research excellence in the areas of health sciences, engineering, natural sciences, social sciences and humanities through its three granting agencies (CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC). Eligible institutions receive an annual grant to help pay for a portion of the central and departmental administrative costs related to federally funded research. This...

Can you have your cake and eat it too? Laurentian alumna Melanie Morin believes you can have it all, when it comes to your career that is. She is proud of how far she has come in her career, which stemmed from one key relationship and blossomed with one innovative idea, to become much more. Melanie graduated from Laurentian University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English...

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...

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...

Robyn Rowe is a member of Matachewan First Nation with familial roots on Bear Island, Temagami First Nation. She is a mother of four and a third-year Ph.D. student in the Interdisciplinary Rural and Northern Health program. She completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology in 2015, and obtained a Masters of Indigenous Relations in 2017, both at Laurentian...

Hello, Aanii, Bonjour, Further to my statement of June 9th condemning racism on campus, today I wish to communicate with the Laurentian community that Dr. David Lesbarrères will be stepping down from his day-to-day functions as Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies for an indeterminate period, effective immediately. Interim arrangements for leadership of the Faculty of Graduate Studies...

  BOB WANZEL: THE GUIDING FORCE OF SPAD, IF NOT THE CREATOR  Written by Randy Pascal, SPAD 1985   Bob Wanzel is many things to the Laurentian University Sports Administration program. The founding chairman of the ground-breaking initiative, Wanzel was a member of the 1967 Vanier Cup championship University of Alberta Golden Bears squad, the very institution...

                                      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...

February 5, 2021   Hello, Aanii, Bonjour, Just a few days ago, Laurentian announced that it had started a formal court proceeding in order to restructure itself.  We know that it’s difficult news for our community. For our faculty and our staff. For our alumni, our friends. And especially, for you, our students.  I nonetheless continue to be optimistic about and...

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Many departments and faculties make informative resources available to the public in the forms of newsletters and other various publications. This section aims to gather French reference tools that can be useful to the entire University and associative community of Greater Sudbury. 

Laurentian University's Information Technology department has put together a short list of recommended computing (hardware and software) resources to ensure the best possible experience when studying online. Technology Checklist ☑Bandwidth and Internet requirements (1.2Mbps or more up and downstream) ☑Computing requirements (minimum 10th generation i5 or i7, 8Gb+ RAM, 256 SSD...

  The Information Technology department has put together a short list of recommended computing (hardware and software) resources to provide the best possible experience while learning online.   Technology Checklist    ☑  Bandwidth and Internet requirements (1.2Mbps or more up and downstream) ☑  Computing requirements (minimum 10th generation i5 or i7,...

I am from Kebaowek First Nation in Kipawa, Quebec, a small hamlet where the sole stoplight continuously blinks red. My father is French Canadian, and my mother is Algonquin. From the time I was a baby, my father told me that being Indigenous was the coolest thing, that my connections would make me strong for life and help me choose the path I would ultimately follow.  But finding that...

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  An author, an educator, a Sudbury poet laureate, and an active community volunteer, Kim Fahner’s passion for the arts shines through in all of her work. Kim began her studies at Laurentian University with a double major in English and History, and later added in a minor in Native Studies (now Indigenous Studies). Kim wanted to stay at home in Sudbury for her undergraduate program, and...

Travelling the world may not be on our current agenda, but Rebecca Foreshew has certainly been on her fair share of global adventures over the years. As a BScN ’14 and MScN ’19 alumna of Laurentian University and a natural empath, Rebecca has taken her skills on the road with her to many countries and communities to help individuals in need of health care services or support. Rebecca’s...

Honsing Leung - SPAD 1995 Written by Randy Pascal, SPAD 1985 Born in Hong Kong but moving to Canada at the age of six, Toronto Blue Jays’ Senior Manager of Client Services and LU Sports Administration alum Honsing Leung might not seem like a natural fit to a sport that he has loved for the better part of his 44 years. Yet here we are. With a little luck and some positive...

Laurentian University celebrated International Education Week (IEW), an opportunity to showcase international engagement efforts as well as our diverse campus culture. IEW is celebrated annually during the third week of November in over 100 countries around the world. We hosted a series of virtual events and workshops to highlight international talent, employment and study abroad opportunities....

“ Being from Bracebridge and the Muskoka Lakes area, I had heard the dated descriptions of Sudbury as a mining town. I was pleasantly surprised and amazed, really. The scenery and the atmosphere are top-notch, and the friendliness of the people truly makes the city.” - Derek Janssen, Sport and Physical Education, 4th year   “Anyone can do a sport, but it takes true...

Isabelle Baril was born in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. Her family moved to Sudbury when she was 4 years old. Isabelle completed her high school studies in French, and chose to study at Laurentian University to further her studies in the French language. In university, Isabelle completed her BA in Géographie with a minor in French. She credits her love for travelling and social studies for inspiring...

Two MSc Opportunities in Industrial Biotechnology at Laurentian University Two MSc positions are available immediately in the lab of Dr. Vasu Appanna (Professor of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture at Laurentian University) and Dr. Sujeenthar Tharmalingam (Assistant Professor, Northern Ontario School of Medicine University). We are seeking two highly...

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The Doran Planetarium -- an outreach facility administrated by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture -- offers various astronomy presentations to educate and entertain groups of all ages. We are proud members of the International Planetarium Society and the Canadian Council of Science Centres. On most days of the year, the Doran Planetarium is available upon...

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...

Laurentian University is committed to creating a campus community that is safe and inclusive for all individuals. Successful learning, living, and employment outcomes are the result of a shared responsibility and commitment on the part of students, employees, faculty, and senior administrators. As Laurentian continues to enhance its culture of inclusiveness, it will require the recognition and...

On October 17, 2018, cannabis will be legal across Canada for those who are 19 years of age and older. While the law is changing, Laurentian values remain the same. We continue to commit to a healthy environment for all members of the community, including students, faculty and staff, and other people on campus. For now, Laurentian will follow the Board of Governors approved Policy on Smoking...

On January 14, 2019, the installation of liquid chromatography and gas chromatography systems coupled to a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer (UPLC-APGC-QQQ-MS) will begin at the Norinne E. Perdue Central Analytical Facility (PCAF) to complement the suite of chromatography and mass spectrometry systems within the facility. The facility currently houses a liquid chromatography system coupled to...

Teaching as a 21st Century Educator: what do we need and how do we get there?  Friday, April 26, 2019 Cliff Fielding Research & Innovation Building   There are many different factors and forces acting to change the landscape of 21st century higher education. From our perspective as educators, what are the skills, habits and attitudes that we need in order to not...

Aanii, Boozhoo, Kwe Kwe, Wachay! The Laurentian University Board of Governors has approved a balanced $161M budget for 2019-20.  This represents a growth of 0.2% over last year’s budget and eliminates the $4.4M deficit we had to run in 2018-19 while investing in priorities outlined in our 2018-23 strategic plan. We face a challenging fiscal context, amplified by a series of...

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...

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...

Dear community members, Recently, a hate motivated violent incident took place during a class on the University of Waterloo campus. Our thoughts are with those affected by these actions. This senseless act of targeted hate has no place in our community. At Laurentian University, we stand united with the University of Waterloo against gender-based violence and all other forms of hatred,...

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  Laurentian University runs in the family! This month, we were appreciative of Nina Reilly, Laurentian alumna (B.A.Sc. Metallurgical Engineering ‘85), for making the time to share her family’s story with us all the way from her home in Calgary, Alberta.  The Reilly family’s time at Laurentian University dates back to even before the university bore that name. Irvine Reilly,...

Voici quelques publications recentes des professeurs du département de science économique :   Hassan Bougrine   Hassan Bougrine, 2017, The Creation of Wealth and Poverty: Means and Ways, New York and London: Routledge   Hassan Bougrine, 2017, ‘Rethinking the Economic Role of the State’ in Rochon, L. P. and S. Rossi (eds), A Modern Guide to Rethinking...

Nous remercions Nina Reilly, ancienne de la Laurentienne (B.A.Sc. Metallurgical Engineering ‘85), d’avoir pris le temps de nous raconter l’histoire de sa famille de son domicile à Calgary, en Alberta ce mois. L’histoire de la famille Reilly à l’Université Laurentienne a commencé avant que l’université a porté ce nom. Irvine Reilly, père de Nina, B.Eng., M.Eng., PhD, a commencé ses études à...

La ville de Sudbury est un centre minier mondial depuis plusieurs années. Technica Mining, une entreprise dirigée par Mario Grossi, le Président et Directeur Général, fournit des services incluant la conception technique, la construction, la maintenance, et la production, le tout dans une capacité souterraine. Après qu’il a complété son baccalauréat en commerce à l’université Laurentienne,...

Pourquoi s’inscrire au programme de Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) de douze mois? Ce programme sans égal de génie vous démarquera des autres diplômés du baccalauréat en génie. Puisqu’il se prépare en un an, vous pourrez renforcer votre carrière tout en planifiant votre progression. Cette maîtrise est axée sur les cours. Le programme met l’accent sur les compétences techniques en...

Se préparer pour le colloque autochtone Maamwizing 2018!   "This was a fantastic conference in 2016 and I am looking forward to the 2018 event! It was a wonderful opportunity to meet old & new acquaintances and hear the latest Reconciliation work being done in post-secondary education." -Sheila Cote-Meek, PhD   Voici ce...

[tabs border="no"] [tab title="IMS"] Programmes de recherche Dans le passé, l’IMS a accompli toute une série de projets de partenariat avec Gatorade, effectué une étude intitulée « Sponsorship Landscape Study » pour le CSF et contribué à l’Encyclopedia of Sports Marketing and Management, à une étude de l’expérience étudiante dans les établissements postsecondaires, à une étude...

              L’Université Laurentienne lance une initiative de recherche sans précédent pour aider l’industrie des minéraux à faire, tant au Canada qu’à l’étranger, des investissements d’exploration à faible risque et à inverser la tendance actuelle, celle des faibles taux de découverte de nouveaux gisements minéraux. Cette initiative de...

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« Les discussions et l’interaction en classe constituent probablement la meilleure partie de l’apprentissage à la Laurentienne en ce sens que ma contribution, en tant qu’étudiante, est reconnue et valorisée. il existe ici un vrai sentiment d’appartenance. » Kathryn Shearer, Communication Studies/Concurrent Education, 4e année    « La diversité des sujets...

Isabelle Baril est née à Rouyn-Noranda, au Québec, et a grandi à Sudbury où sa famille s’est installée alors qu’elle avait quatre ans. Après des études secondaires faites en français, elle s’est inscrite à l’Université Laurentienne où elle a poursuivi des études de la langue française et obtenu un baccalauréat en géographie avec une mineure en lettres françaises. Elle attribue sa passion pour...

Les femmes dans les domaines des sciences, de la technologie, de l’ingénierie et des mathématiques (STIM) font des échos partout dans le monde. Même si ces domaines ont été dominés traditionnellement par les hommes, les professionnelles se font de plus en plus valoir en dépit de l’inégalité des sexes qui continue d’exister. Mme Nicole Tardif est l’une de ces femmes leaders de STIM dans le...

De nombreux départements, services et facultés rendent disponibles des ressources informatives sous forme de bulletins et de publications diverses, diffusés régulièrement. Cette section se veut de regrouper les outils de référence en français, utiles à l’ensemble de la communauté universitaire et associative du Grand Sudbury.