Co-op employment gives undergraduate students the opportunity to complement their academic learning with valuable industry and workplace skills to make them job ready upon graduation.

Co-ops are paid, full-time positions, where students are employed by a company in a variety of relevant sectors. Work terms can span anywhere from 4, 8, 12 to 16 months, depending on the program.

Students in the following programs in the School of Engineering and Computer Science are eligible for co-op placements:

• Computer Science
• Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical/Mechatronic, Mining)

Average Co-op wage per program, 2024:

Co-op coordinator: Amanda Goupil
Email: ar_goupil@laurentian.ca

Click here to get to the Co-op webpage

Web-based learning management system used to offer distance education courses and to supplement some on-campus courses. For online courses as well as some in-person and paper-based distance courses, D2L is where you will find the course schedule, assignment information and will deposit your assignments in the Dropbox, access your course professor’s office hours, and utilise the discussion board.

• Click here to learn how to use D2L
• Click here for teaching resources

Web-based video learning system used to offer distance education courses and to supplement some on-campus courses. For online courses/distance courses, Zoom is where many synchronous class meetings take place.

To sign up for zoom using your student/teaching account please use the following link:

Zoom Sign up

To learn how to use zoom as a student/attendee, use the following link:

How to participate in a zoom meeting, in-depth

For teaching/host resources, please use the following links:

• Education guide to getting started with Zoom
• Tips and Tricks for Teachers Educating on Zoom

Both students and staff at Laurentian University are eligible to sign up for Office 365 Education for free. Many students and educators choose to use these tools in their day to day; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Microsoft Teams, plus additional classroom tools.

Sign up for Microsoft education products- Office 365

Both students and staff at Laurentian University are able to use google education products. Many students and educators choose to use these tools in their day to day. For more information on how to use these tools, use the following links:

• Google links to Google Drive usage
• Getting started with Google Docs
• Getting started with Google Sheets
• In-depth video on how to use google sheets
• Getting started with Google Slides
• Getting started with Google Meet
• Tips and Tricks for Google Drive usage

Oct 1, 2025

Laurentian University’s robotics teams, Snobots and Roboparks, recently earned international recognition at the FIRA Roboworld Cup 2025 in South Korea, showcasing the university’s commitment to innovation and hands-on learning. Supported by faculty and key partners, these student-led teams not only brought home multiple awards but also contributed cutting-edge research presentations, highlighting Laurentian’s growing impact in robotics and engineering.
 

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May 18, 2025

A team of mechatronics students at Laurentian University has developed an award-winning robotic prototype that could change how massive industrial stacks like Sudbury’s Superstack are dismantled. Their innovative capstone project emphasizes safety, automation, and real-world impact, earning praise from both faculty and industry experts.

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Feb 10, 2025

Laurentian University’s engineering graduates are leading the way in addressing global challenges by combining technical expertise with a commitment to environmental sustainability. With strong industry connections and a focus on real-world solutions, these graduates are shaping the future of engineering across sectors like mining, aerospace, and manufacturing.

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Sep 9, 2024

Laurentian University’s Snobots robotics team recently returned from Brazil with four gold medals and a silver at the FIRA RoboWorldCup 2024, winning the prestigious HuroCup Adult-Sized Humanoid competition. Their humanoid robot, Polaris, impressed judges by completing complex tasks like walking, throwing a ball, and lifting a dumbbell.

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Jun 11, 2024

Laurentian University’s 2023-2024 Research Excellence Award has been presented to John Ashley Scott, a Full Professor of Bioprocess Engineering in the Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Architecture. Scott’s pioneering work in sustainable resource use, particularly in CO2 capture and the development of natural disease-fighting compounds, has made significant contributions to both academic research and Canada’s economy.

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May 27, 2024

Graduating engineering students at Laurentian University recently displayed their cutting-edge projects, including a life-saving mine rescue cart and a smart paddle to enhance paddling efficiency. These inventive creations highlight the students' practical skills and innovative thinking as they prepare to launch their careers.

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Feb 12, 2024

Abayomi (Yomi) Adesoji-Atoyebi, a fourth-year mechanical engineering student at Laurentian University, is on track to graduate, with big plans for the future. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, his time at Laurentian has been a launchpad for both his academic growth and his community involvement, all while honoring the engineering legacy of his father.

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Jan 31, 2019

In celebration of its 30th anniversary in Sudbury, Hatch has committed $250,000 to the Bharti School of Engineering at Laurentian University. This generous donation will fund scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students, supporting the development of future leaders in engineering.

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Oct 25, 2018

Hard-Line, a leader in mining automation, has announced a significant investment of $250,000 over five years to enhance the Bharti School of Engineering's mechatronics program at Laurentian University. This funding will help upgrade the school’s facilities and provide students with cutting-edge tools, fostering future talent for the industry.

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May 31, 2016

The Voyageur Racing Team from Laurentian University competed in a global engineering challenge in California, showcasing their custom-built all-terrain buggy. After two years of hard work, the team finished 23rd out of 100 teams, marking their best-ever performance and demonstrating their practical engineering skills.

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Feb 29, 2016

Laurentian University's Bharti School of Engineering is gearing up to defend its top spot at the Canadian Engineering Competition in Montreal this weekend. Following their impressive victory last year, both the junior and senior teams are aiming for gold once again.

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Jun 10, 2015

Laurentian University's Bharti School of Engineering has made remarkable strides, winning top honors at the 2015 Canadian Engineering Competition. With a booming enrollment and prestigious endowments, the school is quickly becoming a powerhouse in engineering education and research.

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May 28, 2011

A team of mechanical engineering students from Laurentian University triumphed at NASA's Lunabotics competition, beating 40 global universities with their lunabot that collected over 237 kilograms of lunar material. This victory marks a historic achievement for the students and the university's newly established mechanical engineering program.

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The main office of the School is located in the Science II Building, room F-232. Faculty offices are located across the Science II, Fraser, and Cliff Fielding Buildings. Most of our laboratories are housed in the Cliff Fielding Building.

Click here to do a Virtual Tour of Laurentian University

Iron Ring: The Calling of an Engineer

The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer has a history dating back to 1922, when seven past-presidents of the Engineering Institute of Canada attended a meeting in Montreal with other engineers. One of the speakers was civil engineer Professor Haultain of the University of Toronto. He felt that an organization was needed to bind all members of the engineering profession in Canada more closely together. He also felt that an obligation or statement of ethics to which a young graduate in engineering could subscribe should be developed. The seven past-presidents of the Engineering Institute of Canada were very receptive to this idea.

Haultain wrote to Rudyard Kipling, who had made reference to the work of engineers in some of his poems and writings. He asked Kipling for his assistance in developing a suitably dignified obligation and ceremony for its undertaking. Kipling was very enthusiastic in his response and shortly produced both an obligation and a ceremony formally entitled "The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer."

The object of the Ritual can be stated as follows: The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer has been instituted with the simple end of directing the newly qualified engineer toward a consciousness of the profession and its social significance and indicating to the more experienced engineer their responsibilities in welcoming and supporting the newer engineers when they are ready to enter the profession.

The Ritual is administered by a body called The Corporation of the Seven Wardens Inc./Société des Sept Gardiens inc. The seven past-presidents of the Engineering Institute of Canada in 1922 were the original seven Wardens. The Corporation is responsible for administering and maintaining the Ritual and in order to do so creates Camps in various locations in Canada. The Ritual is not connected with any university or any engineering organization; the Corporation is an entirely independent body. The Ritual has been copyrighted in Canada and in the United States.

The Iron Ring has been registered and may be worn on the little finger of the working hand by any engineer who has been obligated at an authorized ceremony of the Ritual of the Calling of the Engineer. The ring symbolizes the pride which engineers have in their profession, while simultaneously reminding them of their humility. The ring serves as a reminder to the engineer and others of the engineer's obligation to live by a high standard of professional conduct. It is not a symbol of qualification as an engineer - this is determined by the provincial and territorial licensing bodies.

For more information please consult http://www.ironring.ca 

Women in Engineering and Science (WiSE) and the LU Women In Engineering club volunteers will design challenges and games and guide the youth through activities to showcase what engineering has to offer. Special guest speakers will share their stories of passion, inspiration, and success in the field of engineering. 

Since 2005, Go ENG Girl has invited girls and non-binary youth to campuses across Ontario to learn more about engineering through a series of fun hands-on activities and exhibits. Its purpose is to encourage them to pursue careers in engineering across the country. Go ENG Girl is an exciting opportunity for Grade 7-10 students across Ontario to learn more about the growing world of Engineering – thinking for the future.