Advancing knowledge through research and innovation is central to Trent’s mission.  

Thanks to the excellence of faculty, staff, students, and alumni, Trent is making headlines – in the very best way. 

Born to Run
News Concerns, Phys.org, The Independent, Canadian Running Magazine, New Scientist, Smithsonian Magazine, Science 

Anthropology professor and archaeologist Dr. Eugene Morin’s exploration into the evolution of human long-distance running was itself a feat of endurance. The co-authored study surveyed more than 8,000 documents and took five years to complete, resulting in revolutionary findings that challenge common beliefs about Indigenous hunting practices. 

Carbon Crisis
CBC News, The Weather Network 

Are Canada’s waterways contributing to global warming? Dr. Paul Frost, David Schindler Endowed Professor of Aquatic Science at Trent, joined 150 scientists from 40 countries around the world to participate in a global initiative to study the effects of human activity on carbon cycling in rivers.  

Indigenous Trailblazer
CBC News, CBC Radio 

Odawa/Ojibwa elder and professor emeritus of Indigenous Studies, Shirley Williams, was the first Indigenous woman in Canada to attain full professor status. Her vast traditional knowledge and ability to translate it to institutional language, earned her the position and much respect from colleagues and the community. 

Breaking the Silence
The Toronto Star, North Shore News, Quill and Quire, TVO Today, Library Review of Canada 

Criminology professor, Mandi Gray publishes a ground-breaking examination of sexual violence and defamation law in Canada. The book raises awareness of an unsettling global trend in sexual assault cases, where men accused of sexual violence are suing their accusers. 

The Insect Influx

Biology professor, Dr. David Beresford contributes his insect expertise on a range of natural phenomenon occurring this year. 

Cicadas
Global News, Cottage Life, New Scientist 

Beresford comments on a rare natural phenomenon hitting North America this spring/summer. For the first time since the 1800s, two broods of cicadas simultaneously emerged, resulting in billions of bugs buzzing loudly across parts of Canada and the United States.   

Mosquitoes
CBC News, My Kemptville Now, CTV News  

Beresford explains how changes in temperature and climates have created the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes this year. 

Hornets
CBC News  

Beresford helps combat the myth that murder hornets have invaded Canada.