President's Public Lecture Series

About the Series

Date(s): October 2025 to June 2026
Place: Events will alternate between Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses, with all lectures available by live stream
Price: Free

As Lakehead University celebrates our incredible legacy, we’re also looking ahead with a new purpose. That’s why we’re proud to launch the President’s Public Lecture Series, a 60th anniversary initiative designed to engage the communities we serve in timely, thought-provoking dialogue on the issues that shape our world.

Hosted by President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Gillian Siddall, the free lecture series features research and perspectives from Lakehead thought leaders and changemakers – sparking conversation on the most pressing challenges of our time.

Events will alternate between Lakehead’s Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses, with all lectures available via live stream and posted online for on-demand viewing.

Whether you’re deeply interested in a topic or just curious to learn more, come as you are–bring a friend if you’d like–and enjoy these engaging talks.