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Laurentian Hosts Science and Humanities Forum on Extinction
November 6, 2013 – Conservation biology, increasing threats to habitat, and the growing list of species at risk are all on the agenda—alongside ethical and philosophical aspects of extinction—at a unique international symposium to be held at Laurentian University this month.
“Thinking Extinction,” November 14-16, will address and discuss a range of approaches to...
Les gagnants au Symposium de recherche des cycles supérieurs sont annoncés
(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...
Le Centre pour la vitalité des lacs Vale est honoré par l'OAO
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...
Un professeur de la Laurentienne reçoit une subvention de 1 650 000 $ du CRSNG
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...
Le Relais pour la vie de la Laurentienne est présenté pour la 8e année consécutive.
(3 mars, 2023) - Les 10 et 11 mars 2023, on tiendra le huitième événement annuel du Relais pour la vie de la Laurentienne. Cet événement sensibilise les gens en ce qui concerne la lutte contre le cancer et recueille des fonds en ce sens. Les sommes recueillies sont versées à la Société canadienne du cancer (SCC), le plus grand organisme canadien de bienfaisance contre le cancer et...
Laurentian University celebrates the U.N. Decade of Ecosystem Restoration
Thursday, October 21, Laurentian University’s Goodman School of Mines and the Vale Living with Lakes Centre held an official kick-off event in celebration of the U.N. Decade of Ecosystem Restoration.
Launched by the United Nations General Assembly, the U.N. Decade of Ecosystem Restoration is an initiative that aims to support global efforts to protect and restore ecosystems and halt climate...
Earth Day Climate March
(April 22, 2022) - Laurentian University’s Environmental Sustainability Committee, the Indigenous Student Circle, and the Students’ General Association invite you to join the Earth Day Climate March on April 22nd, 2022, starting at 1 pm on campus as part of year two events for the United Nations Decade of Restoration.
The march will begin in the centre of the Laurentian campus, at the...
Laurentian University reaffirms its dedication to environmental stewardship
In a city well aware of a tree’s power to transform, Laurentian University was proud to have Gitxsan scholar and activist, Dr. Cindy Blackstock, plant a tree on campus as part of the convocation ceremony on October 26th where she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws. With a continued commitment to the environment, this gesture underpins Laurentian’s dedication to tree planting and soil...
Unveiling of Laurentian University logo sculpture
(September 6, 2022) - The unveiling of a new logo sculpture, presented by Laurentian University’s Students’ General Association and Environmental Sustainability Committee, will take place on September 21st, 2022, starting at 12 pm in the foyer of the Fraser Auditorium.
The event will begin with speakers from students and faculty, [videos of support from Margaret Atwood and Bruce Mau],...
Laurentian University joining Nature Positive Universities Alliance
(April 20, 2023) - Laurentian University is celebrating this year’s Earth Day (April 22, 2023) by announcing a commitment to join the Nature Positive University Alliance (NPUA), to support the prioritization of nature restoration within the higher education sector. The NPUA was formed by the University of Oxford and the United Nations Environmental Programme and launched in December 2022...
Gifts that Grow
(June 9, 2022) - Graduates at Laurentian University’s Spring convocation were thrilled to receive a pine tree seedling to mark their place in the world and create a memory of their special day. Laurentian’s Environmental Sustainability committee distributed the beautiful trees donated by Vale, as well as packages of wildflower seeds and QR code links to access selected videos produced by...
Laurentian students and professor share Sudbury’s re-greening story at COP15
(December 21, 2022) - Greater Sudbury’s regreening story is one that has captivated people from across the globe. Especially in the last three decades, Sudbury’s environmental landscape has drastically changed, demonstrating to the world how a community can achieve incredible feats in ecological recovery.
On December 19, 2022, Laurentian University student delegates, Avery Morin...
Five year funding agreement reached between Vale Base Metals and Laurentian University
(Sudbury, Ontario) January 22, 2024 - Vale Base Metals has committed to a 5-year funding agreement with the Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit (CFEU) at the Vale Living with Lakes Centre, Laurentian University, in support of their long-term monitoring of Sudbury area ecosystems. The agreement includes a total contribution of $960,000 over 5 years.
The Cooperative Freshwater Ecology...
Local Researcher Honoured as Jane Goodall Fellow in Conservation Biology
(May 30, 2023) - Laurentian University is proud to announce that Dr. Jackie Litzgus has been chosen as the first recipient of the Jane Goodall Research Fellowship in Conservation Biology. This esteemed recognition is in honor of Dr. Litzgus's groundbreaking work in safeguarding endangered species, particularly the reptiles facing critical challenges in Ontario.
Dr. Litzgus, a distinguished...
Laurentian Hosts Science and Humanities Forum on Extinction
November 6, 2013 – Conservation biology, increasing threats to habitat, and the growing list of species at risk are all on the agenda—alongside ethical and philosophical aspects of extinction—at a unique international symposium to be held at Laurentian University this month.
“Thinking Extinction,” November 14-16, will address and discuss a range of approaches to...
Talented Students Show Off for Easter Seals Ontario
(December 6, 2022) - On November 18th, 2022, Laurentian University hosted the annual LU’s Got Talent, a community event that showcases the incredible talents of Laurentian students. This year, third-year Restoration Biology student and highland dancer, Olivia Kyle, was named the top performer. Second place went to fifth-year Behavioural Neuroscience student, Heidi Dunbar, who impressed the...
Laurentian University to host 6th Mining and the Environment 2015 International Conference
JUNE 11, 2015 – Laurentian University’s Goodman School of Mines, in cooperation with the Laurentian University School of the Environment, will host the 6th Mining and the Environment 2015 International Conference from June 20-25, in Sudbury, Ontario.
The Conference will bring together experts in the environmental sciences and environmental health sciences, industry...
Laurentian University researchers secure $1.3M in new funding
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...
Laurentian graduate wins “Canada’s New Noah” Scholarship
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...
Students Explore Costa Rica on Educational Trip
(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,...
LU Students Win 3 Awards at Ontario Biology Day (OBD)
March 23, 2014 - Laurentian’s crew of fourth-year thesis students are back from Ontario Biology Day (OBD), which took place on March 22nd and 23rd at the University of Toronto-Mississauga. There were approximately 240 attendees at the conference: 31 of which were LU students, staff and faculty. Our students gave 24 presentations and came home with three awards!
William Mekers...
Dr. David Lesbarrères honoured as virtual researcher on call
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...
Laurentian University appoints Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies
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...
Graduate Research Symposium Winners Announced
(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...
Dr. Kabwe Nkongolo honoured for excellence in research
February 6, 2014 - Laurentian University Professor of Biology Dr. Kabwe Nkongolo, has been named the recipient of the University’s 2013-2014 Research Excellence Award.
Dr. Nkongolo is a full professor of Genetics in the Department of Biology and a core faculty member in the Biomolecular Science Ph.D program at Laurentian University. Before joining Laurentian in 1992,...
Laurentian Biology Professor awarded $1.65M in NSERC funding
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...
Laurentian University celebrates discovery research
(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...
When a unique hobby sparks lifelong commitment to advocacy
April 11, 2024 - At just 23 years old, Jérôme Breton has a degree in Marine Biology, experience working on research for the federal government, and is now at Laurentian University to round-out his skills as a science communicator. As a 12 year old, Jérôme started a unique hobby that would shape his academic journey and lifelong passion–on a family trip to British Columbia, he went diving with...
Laurentian celebrates teaching excellence and Dean's scholars
Sudbury, ON (November 30, 2013) – Laurentian University and the Centre for Academic Excellence celebrated the first ever Students’ Choice Teaching Awards this month at a festive event that also served to recognize 70 high-achieving first-year students.
Students, who earned an average of 80% and higher in their first year of studies, were individually recognized with a certificate...
Canada’s Aquatic Ecosystems Research Gets Support from NSERC
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...
Laurentian creates new faculties in health, education and graduate studies
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...
Laurentian top 10 in Maclean's 2015 university rankings
November 3, 2014 – Laurentian University has climbed four spots in the Maclean’s annual university rankings, the biggest jump recorded among all Canadian universities. Laurentian is now ranked 10th among all universities in the primarily undergraduate category.
Since 2009, Laurentian’s overall ranking has moved up 8 positions, with most significant improvements with...
Vale Living With Lakes Centre honoured with OAA awards
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...
University invests in research, technology & graduate expansion
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...
Laurentian celebrates major successes in NSERC and SSHRC funding
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 Research Excellence Award 2017-18 awarded to Dr. Jacqueline Litzgus
Laurentian University is pleased to announce that Dr. Jacqueline Litzgus has been awarded the 2017-2018 Research Excellence Award. Dr. Litzgus was nominated by colleagues and students for her outstanding work in the field of conservation, particularly focusing on reptiles and turtles. She received the award during Laurentian University’s Research Week Awards Gala.
“Jackie Litzgus is a prime...
Urban diet linked to obesity and elevated blood glucose in raccoons
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...
Dr. Céline Larivière appointed Dean of the Faculty of Health
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,...
Laurentian University students volunteer to support Sudbury Ringette Association youth
(November 17, 2021) - With the support of their teammates, Laurentian University students and ringette athletes, Jenna Gilchrist (Sudbury, ON) and Katie Vandeloo (Richmond Hill, ON) led a conditioning camp for the Sudbury Ringette Association’s youth. The camp was organized by Gilchrist in support of youth aged ten to sixteen. “We wanted to give back to our community and run something for...
University community prepares for Graduate Research Symposium
(March 16, 2022) - A week-long event that promotes graduate student research at Laurentian University will take place March 21st to 25th, 2022. This student-led ‘Discovery and Dissemination Graduate Research Symposium’ is spearheaded by the Graduate Student Association, with support from the Office of Graduate Studies.
Presentations about current research projects from students...
Laurentian University celebrates federal NSERC Discovery Grants
(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...
Laurentian University launches fall Orientation
(September 1, 2022) - The summer flew by, and here we are, preparing for another fall semester. As September begins, Laurentian University launches its fall Orientation program, a welcome week for new and returning students designed to help students stay positive, healthy, and connected.
This year’s number of incoming students represents an increase from 2021 and they are very much...
Laurentian Relay for Life returns for the 8th consecutive year
(March 3, 2023) - On March 10 and 11, 2023, Laurentian Relay for Life will host its eighth annual event. Relay for Life raises awareness and funds in support of the battle against cancer. Fundraising efforts are donated to the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS); the nation’s largest cancer charity and charitable funder of cancer research. The campaign has raised $284,493.61 since 2016 and hopes...
Indigenous Land-Based Courses Offer Life Changing Experiences for Participants
(August 10, 2023) - Not all learning is done in a classroom, and this past July 23 students from various undergraduate programs at Laurentian University participated in an Indigenous Land-Based course at the N’Swakamok Friendship Centre Grounds. This 8-day Anishnaabemowin immersion course is an opportunity for students to learn a language and truly experience Anishinaabe culture. Rooted in...
Preserving Anishinaabemowin Through Land Engagement
(November 9, 2023) - As Laurentian University’s campus was artfully transformed by autumn, a trail on campus was also transformed in an effort to preserve Anishinaabemowin and plant knowledge. The Laurentian Environmental Sustainability Committee has dedicated efforts to enhance a walking trail behind the Vale Living with Lakes Centre.
With funding from the Jane Goodall Institute of...
Student Spotlight: Anthony Zanetti
(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...
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Conférence sur la biologie du café par Thomas Merritt pour l’Association de café du Canada
Le 7 octobre 2020, lors de la Conférence sur le café qu’a tenue en virtuel la Coffee Association of Canada (CAC), Thomas Merritt (Ph.D.) de l’Université Laurentienne, a abordé les divers effets biologiques du café, la boisson la plus appréciée du monde.
Après son introduction par le responsable du café chez Tim Horton’s, John Middlemass, le professeur Merritt a donné la conférence...
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Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit
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...
National Funding Agencies Support Laurentian University Research
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...
One Hundred Days and Beyond
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...
To Rebuild Something that Has Been Broken
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...
Dr. Thomas Merritt’s Talk for the Coffee Association of Canada on the Biology of the Bean
On October 7, 2020, the Coffee Association of Canada (CAC) held its Virtual Coffee Conference, and Laurentian University’s very own Dr. Thomas Merritt was invited to speak on the varying biological effects of coffee – the world’s favourite beverage. Dr. Merritt is a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
At the conference, Dr. Merritt was introduced by John...
Visiting Scholars from Russia
Two M.Sc. Biology students, Olga Prokopenko and Daria Barykin, from the Federal University of the Far East in Vladivostok, Russia, recently spent 10 weeks at Laurentian University as visiting scholars. Their stay in Sudbury was facilitated by Dr. Frank F. Mallory, Full Professor in the Department of Biology, and their co-supervisor, Dr. Diana Solovyeva, in Russia. The students first met Dr....
Celebrate Laurentian Research
Federal Government Invests $49M in $104M Mineral Exploration Research Program.
Laurentian University is launching an unprecedented research effort to help the mineral industry make lower risk exploration investments in Canada and abroad and reverse the current lower discovery rates of new mineral deposits.
This seven-year initiative named Metal Earth received a boost of...
Advice from Laurentian University’s Academic Excellence Awards Winners
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...
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Two MSc Opportunities in Industrial Biotechnology at Laurentian
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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...
Dr. Jacqueline Litzgus
Dr. Jacqueline Litzgus is a nationally-recognized leader in Conservation Biology of Species At Risk (SAR) reptiles and amphibians, which are among the most globally-imperilled animals. Dr. Litzgus combines basic and applied science to inform government policies and legislation, with particular focus on addressing the damaging effects of highway development and resource extraction (aggregates,...