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Trent Research in the News

Demonstrating Research Excellence

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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.

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Trent, PRHC Advance Healthcare Collaborations at Inaugural ‘Collider’ Event

One of the first collaborative research projects and new grant funding additional highlights since the signing of the MOU

April 23, 2026
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Class Project Turned Award-Winning Bug Collection

Forensic Biology student places third in national Biological Survey of Canada competition

April 23, 2026
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How Research on a Neurodegenerative Disorder Helped a Trent Grad Launch a Career in Naturopathic Medicine

Environmental & Life Sciences graduate Meagan McLaren says faculty mentorship and biomedical research helped cultivate her interest in naturopathic care

April 20, 2026
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Ministry of Natural Resources Funding Fuels Research to Protect Ontario’s Waterways and Wildlife

$122,000 in funding from Ministry of Natural Resources to support three projects tackling climate stress, fisheries, and freshwater ecosystems

April 16, 2026
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Trent Experts in Arctic Security, Health Equity Recognized with University's Top Research & Teaching Awards

Dr. P. Whitney Lackenbauer and Dr. Nour Hammami among eight faculty and instructors recognized for excellence in teaching, research, and student impact

March 31, 2026
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Making Headlines

The ground-breaking work being conducted at Trent does not go unnoticed in the mainstream media.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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