In November 2021, Trent University and Champlain College established a committee to consider and reflect upon the Champlain legacy at Trent.
Trent University’s vision statement commits it to the creation of "vibrant, engaged and sustainable communities of learning, teaching and research committed to free enquiry and expression."
In October 2020, the President established the Anti-Racism Task Force (ARTF). Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President Academic, it was asked to investigate issues of equity, diversity, inclusion & racism at Trent University, and to formulate recommendations to ensure that Trent is an institution which is committed to equity and diversity.
An external review of research at Trent was conducted in the Spring of 2020
Trent University’s Bata Research & Innovation Cluster: Library of the Future
An external review that the university’s Board of Governors has requested during the current academic year (2017-18).
A Review on the Co-op, Career Services and Experiential Learning at Trent University
The external review of Catharine Parr Traill College launched by Trent president Leo Groarke looked at the graduate college's financial viability and potential renewal.
In late 2015 and through early 2016, a review of student retention and success was conducted.
In December 2015, an administrative review of the international activities and operations at Trent University was conducted.
In 2014/15, Trent University introduced a new approach to budget planning called Responsibility Centred Management (RCM).
A review of Trent’s recent enrolment data and current student recruitment activities was conducted in the Fall of 2014.
