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October 2, 2026

Meet the Excalibur Athletes Everyone's Talking About at Head of the Trent

From national medallists to first-year standouts, these Trent student-athletes are set to shine during the University’s biggest weekend of varsity sport.

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Ph.D. Student's Textile Exhibit Maps Toronto through Human Experience

Interdisciplinary Social Research student Lisa Ditschun maps personal experiences of Toronto urban policy as part of a new exhibition now on display at Urbanspace Gallery and featured as part of Nuit Blanche

October 1, 2026
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Rethinking Women’s History: Whose Stories Become Part of History, and Whose are Left Out?

Dr. Joan Sangster, Vanier professor emeritus at Trent University and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, has spent more than four decades examining the experiences of working women, labour activists, feminists, and women whose lives brought them into contact with the law.

October 1, 2026
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Head of the Trent Returns with New Riverside Experience for 2026

55th Head of the Trent Regatta features premier rowing alongside varsity competition, family activities, and alumni celebrations Oct. 2-4

October 1, 2026
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Trent Indigenous Bachelor of Education is Preparing a New Generation of Teachers

On the tenth anniversary of the Indigenous B.Ed. program, the School of Education welcomes the largest cohort into the program and recognizes the impact of graduates, demonstrating the role of education in Canada's journey of reconciliation

September 30, 2026
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Trent-PRHC Collaborative Research Grant Honours Healthcare Leader Natalie Beavis

Fund supports applied, cross-organizational research partnerships advancing healthcare innovation and student training

September 29, 2026
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Two Trent Excalibur Rowers Among Canada’s Top 100 Olympic Prospects

Braydon Walsh and Emilie Mirfield selected as finalists to compete at the RBC Training Ground National Final in Toronto on October 3

September 28, 2026
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Trent President Dr. Cathy Bruce Delivers Official Response on Behalf of Canada During President of Vietnam State Visit

In her speech, President Bruce highlighted the essential role of universities in advancing the Canada-Vietnam Strategic Partnership

September 25, 2026
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Three Trent Excalibur Women’s Lacrosse Student-Athletes Named to Team Canada for Pan-American Sixes Championship

Maddy Baxter, Kylea Dobson, and Maggie Cuddy will compete for Canada in Oshawa from September 29 to October 4

September 25, 2026
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New Scientific Tools Reveal One of Canada's Worst Invasive Species Has Been Here Much Longer than We Thought

In a new study, Trent researchers use environmental DNA analysis and radiocarbon dating to rewrite the history of the spiny water flea, one of the most damaging aquatic invaders in North America, highlighting opportunities for better monitoring and earlier detection.

September 24, 2026
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Doctoral Candidate Honoured for Research Excellence in Electrochemistry

Materials Science student Tyra Lewis has earned three awards for her electrosynthesis research, and she is now applying her electrochemistry expertise to new applications in agriculture

September 16, 2026
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