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Trent University's Unique ESL Program Prepares International Student for Academic Success

Aya Ali from Lebanon Finds a Home in Trent's Welcoming Community

May 3, 2023
Department of Physics & Astronomy installs camera to watch for meteors

Trent University Joins Global Effort to Observe Meteors

Department of Physics & Astronomy installs camera to watch for meteors

October 27, 2022
Dr. Aaron Slepkov sheds new light on painting with polarization

Illuminating Art through Science

Trent Physics professor sheds new light on painting with polarization

August 9, 2022
Aerial view of Trent University Environmental Science Complex.

Three Trent University Researchers Receive over $300,000 in Federal Funding through John R. Evans Leaders Fund

Canada Foundation for Innovation funding will support research into the environmental impact of high-tech industry, chemistry of freshwater ecosystems, and quantum-enabled nanosensors

August 11, 2021
Quantum-enabled nanoscale detection of magnetic fields, pressure and temperature using spins in hexagonal boron-nitride. Credit: Dr. C. Bradac

Exploring the Nano-World through New Goggles

Trent University part of international study that developed new and improved way to measure objects and processes at an extremely small scale

July 23, 2021
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Nine Social Science and Science Research Projects at Trent Receive Over $1.3 Million in Federal Funding

NSERC and SSHRC funding supports diverse research addressing global challenges such as rural aging, the environmental impact of hi-tech industry, and food security

June 16, 2021
Professor Shannon Accettone

Trent University Celebrates Outstanding Educators with Teaching Excellence Awards

Virtual Celebration of Faculty Excellence in Research and Teaching on May 3 will honour Trent’s passionate and influential educators

April 8, 2021
Madison Tindall

A Different Matter: Chemical Physics Student Explores Cosmology in Internship with Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Internship experience helps Madison Tindall solidify her research interests

March 23, 2021
Taylor Armitage

#FacesOfTrentU: Rising Star in Physics and Math Education

From aspiring physicist to inspiring young scientific minds

February 11, 2021
Saturn and Jupiter

Eyes on the Skies for the Great Conjunction

Trent Physics & Astronomy professor explains the methods used to predict important cosmic moments

December 21, 2020
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