Laurentian, St Clair, UCalgary celebrate opening of new learning spaces

Several postsecondary institutions across Canada are celebrating the opening of learning facilities on their campuses. Laurentian University has officially opened its new Language Learning Centre, which will be used for improving French and English language skills. St Clair College has collaborated with Zion Robotics to launch a skills incubator where people can gain hands-on experience […]

Laurentian University has finalized a deal to sell several properties to the province of Ontario. The university plans to use the proceeds—$53.5M from the sales—to pay creditors. Properties include the East Residence building, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine building, the land the Willet Green Miller Centre is on, a security and maintenance building, and […]

Institutions across Canada are welcoming youth to their campuses for special programs and camps this summer. Several universities gave youth hands-on opportunities to expand their scientific knowledge: Laurentian University hosted the Shad Canada program, where Grade 10 to 11 students learned about STEAM and entrepreneurship; at the University of Lethbridge, high school students had the […]

Cambrian College and Laurentian University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a four-year Bachelor of Science in Environmental Solutions. Students will complete years one, two, and four at Laurentian and their third year at Cambrian. Upon graduation, learners will receive both a Laurentian BSc and a Cambrian graduate certificate. “This program leverages […]

Diverse viewpoints and perspectives are deeply beneficial to fostering a scientific understanding, write Thomas Merritt (Laurentian University) and Allie Hutchings (Laurentian). Merrit and Hutchings reflect on biology research projects that they have taken part in, where collaborative work led to the discovery of unexpected biological complexity. They argue that in today’s social and political climate, […]

Laurentian University and Collège Boréal have signed a memorandum of understanding that formalizes their shared commitment to furthering French-language education and research. The agreement sets the stage for new educational pathways and partnerships that will help improve access to French-language studies, alleviate Northern Ontario’s Francophone labour shortage, and enhance access to French-language graduate studies. “Through […]

Laurentian University and Northwestern Polytechnic have each announced new spaces on campus. Laurentian’s senate approved the creation of the Institute for Northern Housing Innovation Centre, which will bring together architecture, engineering, and social sciences faculty to address housing challenges in Northern Ontario. This interdisciplinary team will research sustainable, scalable, and cost-effective housing solutions. At NWP, a […]

Kenjgewin Teg and Laurentian University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding focused on supporting students and communities. This MOU strengthens the relationship between Kenjgewin Teg and Laurentian and establishes a framework for the advancement of academic programming, research, and community development. Through the MOU, the two will work on joint initiatives such as course and […]

Sudbury.com reports that last year’s cybersecurity incident at Laurentian University cost the university $818K in fees related to consulting and coaching, credit monitoring, overtime, and other costs. The university received a ransom demand from the attackers, but did not pay the ransom. Cybersecurity expert Ritesh Kotak told Sudbury.com that these expenses were not unusual—insurance companies […]

Laurentian University’s End-of-Life Doula program has earned national accreditation from the End-of-Life Doula Association of Canada (EOLDAC). The association recognized the program for the structure of its curriculum, teaching competences, and student resources. “This program opens doors,” said program alumna Rikki Sibbald. “It’s changed the way I think about death, and it’s given me the […]