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When Cells Can’t Clean House: Trent Research Uncovers Clues to Disease

Cells rely on internal cleanup crews and Trent scientists have found a critical crew member whose malfunction can be devastating

September 12, 2025
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Investigating the “Mixed Blessing” of Rare Earth Elements as Critical Minerals

Dr. Huy Dang and team of experts receive $1.5M grant to support research that could aid in developing environmental regulations and new applications in bio-tech, agriculture and forestry

July 10, 2024
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A Prestigious Profile: Financial Award Gives Student Peace of Mind

Special Admissions Scholarship recipient Misti Noël Worden spends more time being involved on campus because of the extra time her scholarship gives her

May 2, 2024
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Professor Stairs Enhances Chemistry Department, Supports Students 

A gift from Trent University’s first Chemistry professor, Dr. Robert Stairs, establishes new scholarships, prizes, and a seminar series 

April 30, 2024
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Trent Beat: Celebrating Student Achievement

Durham research, chemistry conference wins, and a volleyball showdown

April 26, 2024
Trent University Vice President, External Relations and Development Julie Davis,  Trent University Professor of Chemistry Andrew Vreugdenhil, Carbonix Inc. Chief Engagement Officer & Executive VP Darren Harper, Minister of Mines The Hon. George Pirie, Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport Parliamentary Assistant Dave Smith '91 (Lady Eaton College), Carbonix Inc. President & CEO Paul Pede, Carbonix Inc. Chief Operating Officer Marvin Pelletier

Funding Boost for Trent University and Carbonix Collaboration

Grant from Ontario’s Critical Minerals Innovation Fund paves the way for sustainable EV development

July 31, 2023
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Is Your Drink Gluten-free? It’s Harder to Test Than You Think

Trent Chemistry research group partners with local distillery to determine gluten content of vodka

July 13, 2023
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The Perfect Combination: Joint Major Leads Student Down Award-Winning Path

A research opportunity in Chemistry inspires student to pursue new major and award-winning research

June 14, 2023
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Unveiling Tomorrow’s Game-Changing Material Innovations

Celebrating Materials Science graduate student research and “crazy ideas”

June 14, 2023
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New Research Sheds Light on the Evolutionary History of North American Wolves

Evidence gathered by Trent wolf experts suggests unique genetic makeup of eastern wolves

April 19, 2023
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