At Lakehead University, our research is guided by three main principles:  Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; Ethical Conduct of Research and Processes; and Research Excellence. While all research is encouraged and supported, our 2024-2026 Research Plan  includes the following strategic research priorities: 

• Cultures, Societies, and Social Justice

• First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Research

• Health and Well-Being

• Informatics, New Materials and Technologies

• Sustainability, Resources, and the Environment

Our 14 research centres and institutes are hubs of activity, providing significant community research outreach. Furthermore, our incubator space, Ingenuity, helps students take start-up concepts from Ideation to Innovation.