News

2024
Oct
28
Orillia Master Student Receives Third Place in Poster Presentation
Jun
3
Arshea Amer recipient of the Robert Poulin Award for outstanding citizenship
Passion for people and community at the heart of Arshea Amer’s service
Feb
29
Exceptional researchers celebrated at annual research and innovation gala
Eighteen awards were handed out including the Senate Research Committee's prestigious Distinguished Researcher Award, Research Excellence Award, and... full story
Feb
7
Lakehead graduate earns McCall MacBain Regional Award
Chris Armiento (HBSc'22), a neuroscience graduate, is applying to medical school and medical research master's programs.
2023
Nov
17
High-impact clinical and sustainability research projects awarded with CFI grants
Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) infrastructure grants will supply Lakehead researchers with the equipment... full story
Jul
28
MP Kurek Visits Lakehead University
The Alberta MP visited Lakehead University to learn more about the science supporting agriculture and the environment in Canada
Apr
18
University of Manitoba, Lakehead University and University College of the North Partner on Project to Support Indigenous Students in Post-Secondary Science Research, Training and Mentorship
Today, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced an investment of $1.65 million to build a six-year program... full story
2022
Oct
26
Lakehead Biology Graduate wins prestigious Rob Peters Award
Graydon McKee, a recent Graduate from the Biology MSc Program at Lakehead University has won the Rob Peters award for best student paper in Canadian... full story
Sep
1
A new method to assess ecosystem vulnerability and protect biodiversity
Lakehead professor, Dr. Adam Algar, was part of an international team of researchers that developed a new tool to quantify the vulnerability of... full story
Jun
23
Lakehead University researchers receiving $2.4 million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
Lakehead University researchers are receiving more than $2.4 million in funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
Jun
22
Lakehead University research team publishes article outlining some impacts caused by climate change
A Lakehead University research team has published a paper in the Canadian Field-Naturalist Journal that outlines climate-related changes in 11 early-... full story
Jan
31
Lakehead University research study finds groundhog predictions should not be trusted
Are you looking to the groundhog this year to tell you when spring will arrive? If so, a Lakehead University professor may have some bad news for... full story
2020
Dec
16
Lakehead University announces one new Canada Research Chair and four renewals
For as long as Dr. Lindsay Galway can remember, she has been passionate about nature and its connection to people.
Jun
19
Lakehead researcher studying the impact of climate change, invasive spiny water flea on Quetico Park fishes
A Lakehead University researcher has secured a $75,000 Quetico Foundation grant over the next three years to evaluate how invasive spiny water flea... full story
Jan
20
Lakehead University’s In Conversation talks returning to the Thunder Bay Public Library
Lakehead University’s free In Conversation talks are returning to the Thunder Bay Public Library with exciting presentations planned for this... full story
2019
Sep
13
Student Employment Opportunity - Herbarium
The Herbarium is hiring a Bryophyte Collection Specialist (student position)
Jul
23
EcoSuperior Summer Day Camps Visits the Biology Department
Apr
8
Learn about groundbreaking new research into oil spills at the world’s freshwater laboratory
On Monday, April 15 at 7 pm in ATAC 1001 at Lakehead University, scientists will explain how they are rolling out the second stage of ground-breaking... full story
Mar
14
Spring/Summer Courses open for Registration
Jan
31
TAs REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY
Genetics and Molecular Biology of Development TA positions are still available: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/biology/hiring/ta
Jan
15
Introducing a New Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Club!
2018
Dec
17
2019 NSERC USRA Program: Internal Departmental Deadline: Friday, January 18, 2019
Dec
5
December 2018 - January 2019 Holiday Office Closure
Oct
29
Herbarium Projects Available
Sep
10
Health and Safety Training for New Employees!
Aug
22
TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA) Postions Available for 2018-2019!
Aug
17
Biology Technicians and Contract Lecturers Attend Inaugural Teaching Commons Summer Institute
Aug
3
Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) stops by the Department of Biology for Water Quality Assessment Activities
Jul
31
Registration is now open for the SES Biotechnology and Allied Sciences Symposium taking place on October 17-19, 2018.
Jun
12
Lakehead University professor receiving research grant to restore the ecology of the Great Lakes
Lakehead University’s Dr. Michael Rennie recently received an Early Researcher Award of $100,000 through the Ontario Ministry of Research, Innovation... full story
May
18
Department of Biology and Aboriginal Mentorship Program Team Up for Experiential Learning
May
16
Department of Biology Hosts Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Discovery Day
Mar
28
MSc Student Kristi Dysievick in CJ with Let's Talk Science
Mar
16
Dr. Michael Rennie Quoted in National Post
Mar
5
2018 Spring/Summer Biology Courses
2017
Aug
15
Lake Trout adjust their behaviour in the face of a changing climate, new study
Canadian scientists have discovered that certain lake predators are altering their behaviour due to climate change, revealing what the future may... full story
Apr
10
Study finds Lake Winnipeg plastics greater than or comparable to Great Lakes
The first ever study of microplastics in Lake Winnipeg has revealed concentrations higher than those reported in Lake Huron and Lake Superior, and... full story
2014
Oct
14
Renowned evolutionary biologists speaking at Lakehead University
Two evolutionary biologists from Princeton University will present The Evolution of Darwin’s Finches at Lakehead University on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7... full story
Jul
3
Denon Start receives the President's Award for Undergraduate Studies
Jul
3
Christina Mol receives Tom Peters Scholarship at Ontario Mine Reclamation Symposium
Jan
15
Dan Durston awarded SES Science Engagement Scholarship
2013
Nov
1
Spring 2014 Course Offerings
May
22
Morris & Qin receive NSERC Funding Awards
May
21
Tier II CRC in Aquatic Ecotoxicology posting
Apr
18
Launch of the new Herbarium Website
Feb
26
Summer/Fall Internship and Tutorial Courses
Jan
30
L.A.B.S. Kingfisher Retreat
2012
Dec
11
Spring/Summer Courses for 2013
Sep
25
2013-2014 Northern Scientific Training Program
Sep
19
OWSP Lab Tech Position
Sep
19
OWSP Research Assistant Position
Sep
18
OWSP Student Lab Assistant Position Available
Aug
16
TA Positions
Jul
18
NSERC Grant Recipients
Jun
5
Award Winning Students
May
29
BIOFOR Conference Poster Winners
2011
Nov
1
Biotechnology PhD Students win Awards
Sep
23
First Graduate Students at Orillia
Sep
20
Biology Professor Launches New Website Dedicated to Study of Birds
May
2
Grad Students Receive Federal Funds
2010
Aug
13
Funding for Waterway Research
Jun
17
New Website for 2010 Alumni
May
26
Jody MacEachern receives President's Award for Graduate Studies
Apr
13
Orillia Biology Professors Support L. Simcoe Clean-Up
Apr
13
Orillia Launches new Arts & Science Degree
Apr
9
Biology Professors receive NSERC funding
Mar
8
Vice President (Research) publishes article in Scientific American
Mar
3
Biorefining Research Initiative Receives Funding
Mar
1
2010 Graduate Student Research Competition Results
Jan
11
Dr. David Law awarded CFI grant
2009
Oct
8
Scientists Study New Asthma Biomarker for Treatment: Lakehead Researcher only Canadian Awardee
Aug
5
Orillia Campus Researchers Investigate Lake Simcoe Health
Jun
26
Douglas Morris features National Symposium
Jun
11
H. Schraft and A. Mallik recipients of NSERC Discovery Grants
Feb
4
Biology Students Participate in Undergraduate Research Conference, April 16-18
2008
Oct
8
Official Launch of Biorefining Research Initiative
Jul
11
Dr. Wang's work on Hydrogen Sulfide is focus in scientific world
Jun
2
Feature seminar by Nanda Kanavillil, Orillia Campus
Jun
2
Grant Recipients
May
9
Dr. Rui Wang receives $667,635
Apr
15
Dr. Azim Mallik Co-edits Book on Allelopathy
2007
Dec
13
Rebecca Barnes, first pub associated with NOSM
Nov
9
Biology Kingfisher Retreat a Success
Jul
25
Feature Article on Technicians
May
28
Michael Oatway and Andrew Larsen recipients of President's Award
May
28
2007 NSERC Awards
Apr
10
Dr. Carney Matheson (Biology Adjunct) heads DNA Research Team at Vimy Ridge
Mar
13
Adjunct Prof Analyzes DNA from Lost Tomb of Jesus
Feb
26
Remembering Claude E. Garton
Feb
7
Dr. D. Law - Tenure
2006
Jul
7
2006-2007 NSERC Recipients
Apr
5
Research Stars
2005
Nov
2
Dr. David Law receives funding from ORF
Sep
28
A Botanist's Guide to Lake Tamblyn
by Dr. Peter Lee