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Aug 14	SES Biotechnology & Allied Sciences Symposium - SESBASS 2023 (Thunder Bay) The Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies is once again hosting the SES Biotechnology & Allied Sciences Symposium. The symposium is open to all graduate students doing science or technology related research. ABSTRACT DEADLINE EXTENDED: August 20, 2023
Aug 14	Food Security Committee recognizes the important work of Stan Nemec (Thunder Bay) On June 28, 2023, the Planning Team of the Food Security Committee recognized Stan Nemec, Manager of Printing and Mail Services, for his tireless efforts to support student food security at Lakehead University.
Aug 8	Research and Innovation Bulletin (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Research funding opportunities, events and workshops and updates from our funding partners.
Aug 1	Doctoral student recipient of 2023 Women’s Health Scholars Award (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Lakehead's Erika Puiras has been recognized for her research that studies the experiences of intentionally childfree women.
Jul 31	Christopher Petersen wins Smythe Award (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Lakehead graduate Christopher Petersen was one of three Dallas Smythe Award winners recognized by the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR).
Jul 28	MP Kurek Visits Lakehead University (Thunder Bay) The Alberta MP visited Lakehead University to learn more about the science supporting agriculture and the environment in Canada
Jul 18	From help for the elderly to a seamless locker for selling your products – Ascend Accelerator grads show off their unique ventures (Thunder Bay) With funding from FedNor, participants transformed their ideas into reality and launched their own unique business ventures.
Jul 18	Research and Innovation Bulletin (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Funding opportunities, workshops, and more!
Jul 16	SES Biotechnology & Allied Sciences Symposium - SESBASS 2023 (Thunder Bay) Call for abstracts for the Sept. 21 and 22 symposium.
Jul 6	Lakehead University’s Electrical Engineering program scores top marks (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University’s Electrical Engineering degree program has received the maximum possible accreditation from a recent review conducted by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB).
Jul 4	Research and Innovation Bulletin (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Updates from the Office of Research Services
Jul 4	Success Stories from the Department of Health Sciences! (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Our spring/summer term Department of Health Sciences newsletter, jam-packed with news about the exceptional achievements of our students and faculty
Jul 1	Message from President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Gillian Siddall (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) As she begins her term as President and Vice-Chancellor of Lakehead University, Dr. Gillian Siddall sends greetings to the entire Lakehead community.
Jun 23	LakeheadU is Canada’s top primarily undergraduate university in 2023 THE Impact Rankings (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Lakehead University was included in the top 200 global universities in the Times Higher Education 2023 Impact Rankings, the fourth year that Lakehead has been recognized as a leading university for its work advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Jun 20	Overnight Accommodation - Staff & Faculty (Orillia Campus) (Orillia) Summer overnight accommodation available in residence for faculty and staff.
Jun 19	Research and Innovation Bulletin (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) The Research and Innovation Bulletin is distributed weekly every Tuesday by the Office of Research Services and includes information on research funding opportunities, events, workshops, news and updates from our funding partners.
Jun 19	Tipi at Agora Circle (Thunder Bay) Anyone wishing to use the tipi can contact the Indigenous Student Services Centre.
Jun 16	Alexis Harvey made important connections at the provincial Three-Minute Thesis Competition (Thunder Bay) Alexis Harvey recently returned to Thunder Bay after placing third in the provincial Three-Minute Thesis Competition held at Queen’s University.
Jun 14	Lakehead’s Dean of Engineering awarded 2023 Gold Medal by Engineers Canada (Thunder Bay) Professor Janusz Kozinski, Dean of Engineering at Lakehead University, has received the prestigious Gold Medal Award from Engineers Canada.
Jun 13	The Lakehead University Agricultural Research Station is testing new environmentally friendly products (Thunder Bay) The Lakehead University Agricultural Research Station (LUARS) is testing new products that may benefit local farmers by improving soil health or crop yields while also minimizing environmental impacts.

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