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Curl with Cathy 2026 Raises $12,000 for Trent Excalibur Student-Athletes

Second annual Funspiel a sweeping success, nearly doubling inaugural year fundraising total in support of the Green & White Athletic Financial Awards

March 2, 2026
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Zabeen Hirji ’25 (hon) Named Trent University’s 13th Chancellor

Celebrated business executive, national voice and advocate for an inclusive future of work and leadership to start three‑year term July 1

February 24, 2026
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How Media Narratives Have Shaped the Adoption of Police Body-Worn Cameras

New research by Criminology professor Dr. Erick Laming examines the connection between media messaging on the benefits of cameras in law enforcement and the lack of evidence to support those claims

February 20, 2026
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Students Investigate Lead Levels in Canadian-Sourced Protein Powders

Inspired by national media coverage of a U.S. study, students in environmental chemistry conduct their own analysis to see how Canada compares

February 19, 2026
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Trent Appreciates Ontario’s Landmark $6.4B Investment in Postsecondary Education

Trent also welcomes $1.13M allocation from Ministry of Health to advance primary care nursing education

February 13, 2026
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Ontario Investment Expands Health, Environment Research Capacity at Trent

More than $500,000 in provincial funding supports five research infrastructure projects, including projects leading to new muscle and hearing related discoveries

February 11, 2026
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Scientists Testing New Technology to Pinpoint When Fish Become Food 

Canada’s top doctoral-level fisheries researcher is uncovering fish interactions with predators and their environment

February 2, 2026
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New Micro-Credential at Trent University Teaches New Realities of Public Leadership

Foundations of Public Leadership micro-credential created by Trent’s inaugural Jarislowsky Chair in Trust & Political Leadership offers accessible, skills-based training for current and aspiring public sector leaders

January 14, 2026
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Three Trent Scholars Renewed as Canada Research Chairs

Renewals total $2.4 million in federal funding to advance research on northern policy, environmental culture, and social justice

December 19, 2025
Dr. Martina Orlandi, assistant professor of Artificial Intelligence Studies at Trent University Durham GTA, co-founded the first national association dedicated to the philosophy of artificial intelligence in Canada.

Philosophy Professor to Co-Lead First Canadian Association for the Philosophy of AI

Country-wide network of experts led by Trent University, University of Lethbridge professors examining and informing ethical, social, and human implications of AI

December 18, 2025
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