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Ideas that Change the World

Community Speaker Series Lecture featuring Dr. Todd Calder

January 24, 2025
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Trent Making Headlines – Innovative Experts

A spotlight on some of Trent’s latest and greatest contributions to campus safety, society, teaching, history, and dream analysis

July 19, 2024
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Largest Graduating Class in Trent University Durham GTA History to be Honoured at 2024 Convocation

International children’s rights activist Cheryl Perera to be presented with honorary degree during June 14 afternoon ceremony

June 10, 2024
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Dr. Kathryn Norlock is Advancing Gender Justice in the Field of Philosophy

Trent Philosophy professor receives international recognition, named Society for Women in Philosophy’s 2022 Distinguished Philosopher

February 3, 2023
Inaugural Jarislowsky chair at Trent gets support to develop the leaders of tomorrow in government, politics

‘Richer Experience’ for Public Service Students Thanks to $375,000 Scotiabank Gift

Inaugural Jarislowsky chair at Trent gets support to develop the leaders of tomorrow in government, politics

December 14, 2022
Dr. Cristine de Clercy, one of Canada’s foremost experts on the study of political leadership, joins Trent’s esteemed faculty as part of a  first-of-its-kind collaboration across five Canadian universities

Trent University Welcomes Inaugural Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership

Dr. Cristine de Clercy, one of Canada’s foremost experts on the study of political leadership, joins Trent’s esteemed faculty as part of a first-of-its-kind collaboration across five Canadian universities

November 24, 2022
Emily Whetung ’03, Trent Philosophy graduate and former Chief of Curve Lake First Nation

Changing the Tides to Ensure Access to Clean Drinking Water

Trent alumna’s fight for clean drinking water for First Nations

July 15, 2022
Trent University alumni Dr. Ian Tamblyn and Yann Martel (pictured here) have been invested into the Order of Canada

Order of Canada Appointments Bestowed on Trent Community Members

Alumni Yann Martel ’81 and Ian Tamblyn ’67, honorary degree recipient Max Eisen among those honoured

January 10, 2022
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Underlying Causes Area of Renewed Focus for Treatment of Learning Disabilities

Lifelong educator Debbie Gilmore calls for more focus on underlying causes as opposed to treating outcomes during annual Kenneth Mark Drain Chair in Ethics lecture

December 5, 2019
Abigail Bergeron and Anna-Kirstie Ross, recipients of the James Middleton Essay Prize

Award-winning Humanities Essays Convey Lessons in Humility, Representations of Women

Trent students Abigail Bergeron and Anna-Kirstie Ross receive James Middleton Essay Prize for stories about a betta fish’s intelligence and reputations of Roman women

September 20, 2019
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Trent Alumna Emily Whetung-MacInnes Elected Chief of Curve Lake First Nation

Real Estate Lawyer notes her experience at Trent gave her confidence to grow as a community leader

July 15, 2019
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#CollegesOfTrentU: Leaning into University Life at Lady Eaton College

Students at Lady Eaton College learn to express themselves and lead their communities

July 10, 2019
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Seventeen Trent Undergraduates Present at Fifth Annual 3 Minute Paper

Geographical Information Systems student awarded top prize in the annual 3MP competition hosted by the Colleges and Academic Skills

March 21, 2019
Enwayaang Event at Peter Gzowski College

Enwayaang: A Night of Extraordinary Ideas Hosted at Gzowski College

A series of mini-lectures from a few of Trent’s most engaging professors

January 31, 2019

What’s On at Trent University

Upcoming events include Annual Schindler Lecture in Aquatic Science and ToursPlus

November 20, 2018
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