Want to help represent student voices in the Faculty of Science, Engineering & Architecture? The Faculty is looking for two student representatives to serve on Senate for the 2026–2027 academic year. Submit an xpression of interest by May 30, 2026. Candidates will be reviewed on June 10.

You can do it, the final stretch! 🌟 Here are some important dates for this month.

The 2026 James Dyson Award is now open! Submit your invention for a chance to win up to $55,000 CAD. Join the virtual info session on April 2 (12–1 PM EST) to learn how to apply. Applications close July 15.

We have some free time in the lab… so we thought we’d invite you to campus. Join us for the Laurentian University Spring Open House on March 21, 2026 and explore the School of Natural Sciences, meet professors and students, tour our labs, and learn what studying science at Laurentian is all about.

Apply to be a Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture Ambassador at Laurentian University’s Spring Open House. Undergraduate students (~2 years in their program), available from 8:30 AM-3:00 PM. A paid opportunity to share your experience at Laurentian. Apply: [email protected]

Curious about getting involved in research? Join this session to learn all about it. Bring your questions and explore different research pathways. Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00–1:00 PM Innovation Space (Jim Fielding Building) + Zoom Questions: [email protected]

Please join us for a SoNS seminar by Dr. Meyer-Jacob on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 2:15 PM. Doors open at 2:00 PM. Dr. Meyer-Jacob will present: “Fire, Insects, and Acid Rain: Insights from Lake Sediments on Long-Term Carbon and Nutrient Dynamics.” Seminar in Room FA-386, in-person only.

Interested in summer research? NSERC Undergraduate Summer Research Awards are now open! Laurentian has a limited number of awards available for students who want full-time research experience. Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2026 Check your email or our linktree for full details and attachments.

Please join us for a SoNS Seminar by Dimpal Chauhan on Friday, February 20, 2026. Doors open at 2:00 PM. Dimpal will present: “Listening To The Silence: Environmental Radiation Monitoring at SNOLAB.” Located in F-386 (Executive Learning Center). Everyone is welcome, hope to see you there!

Want hands-on field experience in 2026? Through the Ontario University Program in Field Biology (OUPFB), Laurentian students can take field courses across Ontario and earn credits toward their degree. Courses for 2026 are now live at www.oupfb.ca. Check your email for more information

WiSE Sudbury invites all STEM students to our 2026 Kick-Off Event featuring keynote speaker Theresa Nyabeze, opportunities to network with industry professionals, and a chance to learn more about the WiSE Sudbury Chapter. Admission priced at $30 or $35 with a 2026 membership.

Opportunité Excitante! L'Institut national de la recherche scientifique offre chaque année des stages d'été de 1er cycle aux étudiant(e)s intéressé(e)s. Plusieurs bourses sont offertes aux candidat(e)s sélectionné(e)s. Plus d'informations trouvées dans vos courriels.

Welcome back! Here are some important dates for this month for a smooth winter semester. ❄️⛄

The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine is offering several online courses this Spring, designed for undergrads pursuing Veterinary Medicine or Vet Tech pathways. Registration for Spring is now open! Check your email for more information.

Nouveau cours cet hiver! CHMI 4236 – Biotechnologie pharmaceutique sera offert à l’hiver 2026. Un cours clé pour comprendre les biomédicaments, les anticorps monoclonaux, les thérapies géniques, et les technologies qui transforment la pharmacie moderne.

We’ve been asked to share an opportunity from Wilfrid Laurier University! Neha Choudhry and the Department of Psychology are looking for undergraduate students to participate in a study on acts of kindness, prosocial behaviour, and student well-being. Interested? Check out your email!

Please join us for a SoNS seminar by Dr. Frank Mallory on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Dr. Mallory will present: “Natural Selection, Environments, Infectious Diseases and Pharmacogenomics.” Located FA-386 (Executive Learning Center) Everyone is welcome.

Today, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who came before us. Lest we forget. Aujourd'hui, nous nous recueillons pour honorer le courage, le sacrifice et le dévouement de ceux qui nous ont précédés. N'oublions jamais.

ENSC 4146 – Urban Waters Learn how human activities affect freshwater systems in urban environments and explore real-world solutions. Taught by Dr. Elizabeth Favot. Topics include climate change, road salt, invasive species, and plastic pollution. Space is limited, register now!

🌿 Meet Dr. Janice Kenney, Associate Professor in Environmental Analytical Chemistry at Laurentian University! Her research explores how contaminants move through our environment, and how chemistry can help solve today’s toughest environmental challenges.

Please join us for a SoNS seminar by Dr. Zach Diloreto, Postdoctoral Fellow with MIRARCO, Mining Innovation, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM. 📍 FA-386 (Executive Learning Center) | In person only.

E = mc² the equation that changed everything. Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity reshaped modern physics and earned him a Nobel Prize. Genius? Definitely. 🔬

As the temperatures drop, here are some important dates to remember this festive pumpkin season! 🎃 #LaurentianUniversity #Importantdates #FallSemester #Events Pendant que les températures baissent, voici quelques dates importantes pour se rappeler de cette saison festive des citrouilles! 🎃

Sydney Miller will be presenting their MSc. Biology Thesis Defence entitled "Helminth parasites of rodents in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada" to be held on Monday, September 29th, 2025 at 2:30 pm in F-338B or via Zoom. (Zoom link provided via email.)

Need support? 💬 Laurentian’s got your back! From academics to career advice and wellness, we’re here to help you thrive every step of the way. Besoin d'aide? 💬 Laurentienne est là pour vous! Nous sommes là pour vous aider à chaque étape de votre parcours.

The School of Natural Sciences Speaker Series is back for another year! All sessions will take place in the ELC (FA 386), with doors opening at 2:00 PM. Presentations will run around 40–45 minutes, followed by a Q&A. Special thanks to Dr. Kenney and Dr. Favot for organizing this year’s series.

This year, we’re celebrating 20 years of Science Communication at Laurentian University, the first and only graduate program of its kind in Canada, delivered in partnership with @sciencenorth. 🎥 Check out our YouTube channel for the full video!

Returned to college or university in Ontario later in life? Ursula Cafaro, a PhD candidate at Laurentian, wants to hear from women aged 55–70 about their experiences. Your story matters. To learn more or get involved, reach out to Ursula at [email protected].

Boluwaji Aromokunola will be presenting their MSc. Chemical Science Thesis Defence entitled "H2S mediates the protective roles of polysulfides against lipopolysaccharide-induced vascular smooth muscle cell dysfunctions." This is held on Thursday, September 11th at 1:00 pm in FA-386 or via Zoom.

Anmol Bola will be presenting their MSc. Chemical Science Thesis Defence entitled "IRP1 deficiency promotes fibroblast activation through iron dysregulation: protective modulation by H2S." This is held on Tuesday, September 9th at 1:00 pm in FA-386 (ELC) or via Zoom. (Zoom link provided via email.)

Welcome back to a brand-new school year! We're excited to kick off the fall 2025 semester with you. Below are some important dates to keep in mind for this month. Let’s make it a great start to the year!

Alexandre LeBlanc will be defending their PhD thesis in Materials Science, titled "Bubble Formation and Growth in Superheated Liquid Bubble Chambers," on Monday, August 18th, 2025, at 9:00 AM via Zoom. (Link provided via email.)

Interested in volunteering this fall? One of our Biomed students is sharing an opportunity with S.W.A.M Sudbury, a non-profit organization that provides affordable swimming lessons to children with disabilities. Sign-up deadline: August 15, 2025 Check your email on how to apply!

Here's a fun meme to start your weekend on a good note! -- Voici un mème amusant pour bien commencer votre week-end!

The fluffy clouds we pictured as kids are very heavy. A typical cumulus cloud can weigh as much as a fully loaded Boeing 747. They float because the moist air inside is lighter than the dry air below, helping them stay suspended in the sky.

Wuroud Al-Khayyat will be presenting their PhD thesis defence on Tuesday, July 15 at 1:00 PM via Zoom. Zoom link available by email — don’t miss it!

Please join us for a SoNS seminar by Dr. Whittington, candidate for a faculty position in Wetland Biology, on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM. The seminar will be held in Room C-112, Classroom Building.

Please join us for a SoNS seminar by Dr. Kirkwood, candidate for a faculty position in Wetland Biology, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM. The seminar will take place in Room C-112, Classroom Building.

Please join us for a SoNS seminar by Dr. Bhusal, candidate for a faculty position in Wetland Biology, on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM. The seminar will take place in Room C-112, Classroom Building.

In the 1800s, botanist Julius von Sachs found plants couldn’t survive above 50°C. Today, with global temperatures rising, scientists are asking the same question: how much heat can tropical forests take? Want to find out more? Check out our link in bio for the full article.

Mitul Jayeshkumar Madhu will present their MSc Chemical Sciences critical review essay defense (public part) scheduled for May 6th, 2025, at 10:00 am. The attendance is mandatory for M.Sc. Chemical Sciences students registered for the courses CHMI 5606E, CHMI 5000 and CHMI 5005.

It’s finally Friday. You earned this meme. Have a great weekend! #Jokes #Science #Laurentianuniversity #Laurentian

Mohsin Ali will be presenting their critical review essay defense (public part) scheduled for April 23rd 2025 at 2:00 pm. The attendance is mandatory for M.Sc. Chemical Sciences students registered for the courses CHMI 5606E, CHMI 5000 and CHMI 5005. You are all welcome to attend in room FA-386.

Rajvir Kaur will be presenting their critical review essay defense (public part) scheduled for April 22nd 2025 at 2:00 pm. The attendance is mandatory for M.Sc. Chemical Sciences students registered for the courses CHMI 5606E, CHMI 5000 and CHMI 5005. You are all welcome to attend in room FA-386.

Sharmin Akter will be presenting their critical review essay defense (public part) scheduled for April 22nd 2025 at 1:00 pm. The attendance is mandatory for M.Sc. Chemical Sciences students registered for the courses CHMI 5606E, CHMI 5000 and CHMI 5005. You are all welcome to attend on Webex.

Did you know ants can carry objects up to 50 times their body weight? 🐜 Ants are incredibly strong for their size, carrying up to 50 times their body weight. This strength comes from their lightness, their resistant exoskeleton and their efficient joints, which maximise force.

Christy Anna Abraham will present “Counterfeit pharmaceuticals: A catalyst in accelerating dysbiosis and antibiotic resistance” scheduled on April 9th, 2025 at 4:00 pm. You are all welcome to attend in room C-306.

🚀 SuSi2025 at SNOLAB is Here! 🌌 We’re excited to announce the SNOLAB Underground Science Institute (SuSi) Lecture Program, taking place June 16 - August 15, 2025. With limited spots available, don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! For more information, click the link in bio!

Eyenun Nesa Kona will present “Pharmaceutical Wastewater and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - Understanding Sources, Impacts, and Solutions” scheduled on April 7th, 2025 at 4:00 pm. You are all welcome to attend in room C-306. s la salle C-306.

Operation Wallacea is completing its final recruitment for summer 2025 expeditions! 🌿 Join virtual webinars on April 1st and April 15th, 2025 to learn more about these incredible research opportunities! For more information, check the link in bio or email [email protected].