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The cutting-edge research conducted by faculty at Trent has not gone unnoticed in the news. Read more about the impact Trent researchers are making regionally, nationally, and around the world.
School of Environment Research Informs Solutions for a Resilient Fertilizer Supply Chain in Canada
Research by professors Dr. Karen Thompson and Dr. Huy Dang, along with other experts leading field trials and industry collaborations at the Trent Farm Research Centre, is creating new possibilities for Canadian farmers
Trent Sociologists Explore Soccer Beyond the Stadium
Mega sporting events like the World Cup have many sides and researchers Dr. Greg Yerashotis and Dr. Momin Rahman offer different perspectives from their investigations of belonging, identity, and politics of the beautiful game
Student-Led Exercise Program Supports Strength, Social Connection for People with Parkinson’s
For the past five years, On the Move! has been helping people living with Parkinson’s engage in fitness, fun, and community connection, while training students for careers in health and exercise science
In Professor Wesley Burr’s Classroom, Statistics Clicks and Sticks
The statistician is changing how students learn math, redrawing the maps for learning the subject matter, and winning national awards for his efforts
Governor General of Canada Awards Polar Medal to Trent University Canada Research Chair
National honour recognizes P. Whitney Lackenbauer’s leadership on Arctic sovereignty, security and community-centred Northern policy
Making Headlines
The ground-breaking work being conducted at Trent does not go unnoticed in the mainstream media.
WHAT CAN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC REVEAL ABOUT INEQUITIES IN CANADA'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM?
New health data has revealed an unbalanced impact of COVID-19 on Canada's racialized communities. Trent University Social Work professor, Dalon Taylor, explores what it will take to address the disparities highlighted by the global pandemic.
IS RUSSIA FINALLY PLAYING BY THE RULES?
As Russia moves through the proper channels to establish a claim to the Arctic Ocean Seabed, Dr. Whitney Lackenbauer, Canada Research Chair in the Study of the Canadian North, discusses whether this act should be looked at with confidence or concern.
HOW CAN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC IMPACT THE WELL-BEING OF CANADA'S LGBTQ+ YOUTH?
As students across Canada are sent home from their University residences due to COVID-19, many LGBTQ+ youth are facing challenging environments at home. Trent University's Psychology department examines the research and explores the impact unaccepting homes and communities can have on mental health.
