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an aerial photo of a river, university buildings and road way with fall foliage with the text: 2027 Maclean's University Rankings; #1 in Ontario Scholarships and Bursaries, #2 in Ontario Student Services; #2 in Ontario Medical/Science Grants; #3 in Ontario Faculty awards

Trent Ranked #1 in Ontario for Scholarships and Bursaries

University recognized among Canada's top mid-sized universities in Maclean's 2027 University Rankings for academic excellence and student support

October 14, 2026

Aerial of Trent University's Symons campus overlooking the Faryon Bridge which crosses the Otonabee River, with two eight-person rowing sculls in the water side by side and Champlain College in the background

Trent University Voted Canada’s Most Beautiful Campus

Aerial photo of the Symons Campus in Peterborough earns most votes from students in Academica Group’s national photography contest

August 28, 2026

The cover image of the new Trent Magazine is set over top of an aerial photo of mostly white lake ice with a group of six people, some in orange gear, walking across the surface.

New Look, Bigger Stories: A New Era for Trent Magazine

Reimagined flagship publication showcases the people, ideas, and discoveries extending Trent University’s impact far beyond campus

July 23, 2026

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Record Fundraising Year Propels Trent University’s Momentous Campaign Past $72M

Donor support expands student access, revitalizes campus spaces, and advances research and initiatives in support of healthy and sustainable communities

June 18, 2026

Student Research on Polarized Light, Birefringence Supported by New Undergrad Physics Award

By building connections beyond the classroom, Khoi Ngo secures funding for summer research through the inaugural Dr. Ian Affleck ’71 Physics Undergraduate Research Prize

May 21, 2026

A student waves to the crowd from the stage during a past convocation

Convocation 2025: Celebrating the Largest Graduating Class in Trent's History

WATCH LIVE: Friends, families, and grads can watch the ceremonies at trentu.ca/live; Follow @Trent_Alumni, @TrentUniversity, and @TrentUDurham on Instagram for convocation highlights

June 2, 2025