Trent, Vietnamese university sign academic agreement

Trent University has signed a new academic agreement with Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment (HCMUNRE), located in Vietnam. The agreement builds on Trent’s research and talent-development partnerships with universities in Vietnam and focuses on environmental research; workforce training in both countries; and key priorities such as education, sustainable growth, and […]

Amanda Paxton (Trent University) and Phoebe Kang (University of Toronto Mississauga) recently discussed the impact of generative AI on the wellbeing and experience of faculty members teaching first-year writing courses. Through interviews with eight instructors, the authors found that job satisfaction suffered from impacts on grading, changes to the teacher-student relationship, and the experience of […]

Trent University will be building two new student residences and new academic and student spaces. The two new student residences—Gidigaa Migizi College and Otonabee College—will be located on the Symons Campus and will add 1,400 beds to Trent’s living environment. The new development will also include amenities such as lecture halls and student support spaces. […]

Students from Ontario Tech University, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Trent University, and the University of Québec at Rimouski have recently collaborated on a project to decolonize nursing education. Through this project, students are calling on nursing schools to embed Indigenous health throughout the curriculum, create culturally safe learning environments, and support Indigenous student recruitment, among other calls. […]

Many postsecondary institutions are hosting ceremonies and events today to commemorate the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The ceremonies include sunrise ceremonies, panels, and guest and dignitary speakers from the institutions and local Indigenous communities. Other events being held on campus include ceremonial fires at Laurentian University and the University of Toronto, crafting events […]

Trent University’s Symons Campus will be closed for the remainder of the week following a water main break. The university says that there are no imminent risks to safety, but the lack of water prevents the use of any campus buildings for non-essential purposes. Students living on campus were told to return home if they […]

Centennial College and Trent University have launched a new Signature Pathway to enable learners to earn double credentials in business. Students who are accepted to this program will receive a joint offer that includes admission to Centennial and conditional entry to Trent. They will complete two years of study at each institution and graduate with […]

Trent University’s Board of Governors and OPSEU/SEFPO Local 365—representing the university’s support staff—have announced the finalization of a new collective agreement following ratification by both sides. The four-year agreement includes enhanced employee benefits and workplace supports, across-the-board wage increases, and initiatives aimed at improving the experience of working at Trent. “This four-year agreement provides important […]

Trent University has launched a reimagined Trent Magazine. This redesigned publication aims to provide a more immersive experience by combining feature articles, photography, and interactive online content. In addition to the new nameplate and updated typography and colour palette, the magazine now has a digital edition designed with accessibility in mind, offering interactive content for […]

Trent University has announced a new PhD Tuition Framework that is intended to strengthen the institution’s ability to recruit doctoral researchers from around the world. The framework aligns international doctoral candidate tuition with domestic out-of-province rates. The institution explains that this framework ensures it can take part in national efforts to attract and develop world-leading […]