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Accidental revolutions
The Ottawa Citizen, March 4, 2010
Dr. Brenna McLeod discusses her research relating to the decline of the right whale. Click here to learn more about Trent's Biology program.
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Trent professor helps draft questions for second season of CBC's Test the Nation
The Peterborough Examiner,
Jan. 21/10
Professor Jim Parker discusses his involvement with CBC's Test the Nation.
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Cape Bretoners call for coyote bounty
CBC.ca, Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Dr. Brad White talks about the ineffectiveness of bounties on coyotes. Click here to read more about Dr. White's research. |
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Badger researchers need help; Initiative lead by Trent Reseachers Danielle Ethier and Josh Sayers
Tillsonburg News - November 28, 2009
Did you know that Tillsonburg is a hot spot for an endangered species?
To keep this animal alive your help is needed. It is the nocturnal, elusive badger of which little is known, most people, myself included, have never seen a badger, not even as road kill, but to help researches learn so that they can assist in the survival of the badger they need information and that is where you come in. |
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Tracks and Products: Soybean growers fund Trent bio-materials research
Ontario Farmer,
November 3, 2009
Ontario's soybean growers have been recognized as founding partners in Trent University's new Bio-Materials Research Program. |
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Auto Industry Must Die or Change: Analyst
Canada AM, CTV, November 11, 2008
CTV invited Trent Historian Dimitry Anastakis for a discussion with host Beverly Thomson about the troubled auto industry. |
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Festival of Inuit Stories
APTN News, October 14, 2008
This news segment featured Canada Research Chair Professor Marrie Mumford who organized an Inuit filmmaking workshop for Aboriginal women. |
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Palestine's olive oil garners raves from believers in fair trade with farmers
Canadian Press, September 2, 2008
Anthropology professor Anne Meneley’s research into the significance of Palestinian olive oil was featured in this article. |
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Healthy Pleasure; Expert suggests 'nuanced' approach to teenage sex education
National Post, June 14, 2008
Psychology professor Dr. Terry Humphreys was quoted in reference to his research on teen perceptions of virginity. |
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In the ever-changing orbit of the Passionate Earthling
The Globe and Mail, April 14, 2008
Trent University's Chancellor Roberta Bondar profiled in the Globe and Mail
'Someone said, 'You can't use this. It's not serious enough.' " She screws up her handsome face and shrugs her shoulders. "But who cares?"
With that, Roberta Bondar hands me her business card. Job title? "Passionate Earthling."
>> read article >> |
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Farm Aid
Canadian Geographic, April 2008
Fourth-year Geography and English Literature major Rachel Herron’s research exploring the role women play in providing health and social care on the family farm was profiled in the research column.
>> Trent's Geography web site >> |
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El Comandante; In a new memoir, Fidel Castro casts himself as the 'Great Clockmaker' -- able to leave the Cuban political stage having put the revolution in motion
Ottawa Citizen
Dec. 29, 2007
History Professor Robert Wright wrote this extensive book review about Fidel Castro’s new memoir entitled My Life written by Spanish journalist Ignacio Ramonet. In this article he explores the book’s interplay with Castro’s public persona and its contribution to the understanding of key political events, such as the Bay of Pigs and Cuban Missile Crisis.
>> Trent's History web site >> |
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Cougars on the Move
Canadian Geographic
November / December 2007
The role of Trent’s wildlife forensic research labs in confirming rare cougar sightings was profiled in this story. Trent University was also the venue for the Midwestern-Eastern Puma Conference in May 2007.
>> Forensic Science site >> |
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The Trouble with Hybrids
The Globe & Mail
December 1, 2007
Professor Brad White, Canada Research Chair in Genetics at Trent, was quoted in this article commenting on the environmental consequences of cross-breeding between endangered species.
>> Trent's Forensic Science web site >> |
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Performance anxiety; Perfect sex every time, any time; blame Viagra for
today's unrealistic expectations
Toronto Star
November 29, 2007
Sociology professor Dr. Barb Marshall’s research into Viagra’s impact on women’s health was mentioned in this front page story in the Toronto Star’s Living section.
>> Trent's Sociology web site >> |
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What do Mummies Eat?
Quirks & Quarks, CBC Radio
October 20, 2007
Host Bob MacDonald interviewed anthropology professor Dr. Jocelyn Williams about her work in Peru studying 500-year old mummies to determine what they ate in Incan society.
>> Trent's Anthropology web site >> |
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New research suggests the teenaged brain is groggy in the morning. Should high schools adopt a later start time?
CBC Sunday Evening News
November 4, 2007
Professor Carlyle Smith was interviewed by health reporter Connie Walker to discuss his extensive research into teenage sleep patterns in this national TV segment.
>> Trent's Psychology web site >> |
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Planet, Heal Thyself
Globe & Mail
November 3, 2007
Science columnist Zoe Cormier mentioned chemistry professor Holger Hintelmann’s recent findings that mercury levels in freshwater fish could fall within a few years if new inputs are reduced.
>> Trent's Chemistry web site >> |
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Red Mother
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN)
November 6, 2007
A one-woman performance by renowned Aboriginal actress Muriel Miguel at Trent University’s First Peoples Performance Space was featured on this national newscast.
Visit Trent's Indigenous Studies web site |
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