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Four Ways Trent Students are Building Entrepreneurial Skills for Career Impact

From micro-credentials to start-up projects, hands-on entrepreneurship programming at Trent prepares students to lead in the world of business

November 5, 2025
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Trent Canada Research Chair Elected to the Royal Society of Canada

A member of the Class of 2025, Dr. Bharati Sethi is recognized for her work leading innovative ethnographic research that is increasing understanding and awareness about immigrants, minority populations, and older adults in Canada

September 4, 2025
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The Conversation: High-profile sex assault cases — and their verdicts — have consequences for survivors seeking help

Gender & Social Justice professor Dr. Lisa Boucher says that high profile cases like the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial highlight the challenges of addressing gender-based violence and can impact help-seeking

August 1, 2025
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$1.6 Million Awarded to Trent Researchers Exploring the Human Condition in a Changing World

Twelve projects receive funding from SSHRC, New Frontiers in Research programs to study politics, aging, ecology, history, and identity

July 22, 2025
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Dr. Mark Skinner Appointed Interim Provost & Vice-President, Academic as Dr. Michael Khan Accepts University Presidency in Atlantic Canada

Accomplished Trent University leader steps into provost’s role following Dr. Michael Khan’s successful tenure as Trent provost

February 6, 2025
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Trent University and Broadview Press Announce New Agreement to Expand Publishing and Educational Opportunities

Agreement to provide co-op placements and internships for students, new academic prize in the humanities and social sciences

April 18, 2024
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Trent's Humanities and Social Sciences Award Ceremony Recognizes Academic Excellence

Inaugural event brings together distinguished figures, donors, and outstanding students and faculty

September 22, 2023
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What are the Experiences of Autistic People with the Justice System in Canada? 

Sociology professor to lead new study funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council to inform national strategy

June 12, 2023
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The Classroom as Research Laboratory for Cultural Inquiry

Years of classroom teaching led to Dr. Jonathan Bordo’s approach for investigating the meaning of place

February 27, 2023
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In with the Old: New Podcast by Trent Professor Embraces Aging

Dr. Sally Chivers explores audio format to put humanities research in the context of human stories

February 13, 2023
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