Trent University

• Peterborough health unit offers to cover wastewater surveillance costs after Ontario ends program

  The Ontario government will end its wastewater surveillance program for COVID-19 on July 31. However, officials in Peterborough have expanded the program to test for other viruses.

  Health

  Jun 14, 2024
  
• Trent University adds 37 defibrillators at Peterborough, Durham campuses

  Trent University says an AED has been successfully used twice in the last 10 years in Peterborough. Among the 37 AEDs added include four in outdoor climate-controlled cabinets.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2024
  
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• Hundreds participate in 56th annual Peterborough Regional Science Fair

  Sometimes the fair sets their path in the sciences early and you'll see them continue with it through post-secondary," said science fair operations manager Jill Emery.

  Science

  Apr 12, 2024
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• Tools stolen in Trent University carpentry shop break-ins: Peterborough police

  Police say the estimated value of the items taken following two theft incidents over the past month is more than $5,000.

  Crime

  Apr 4, 2024
• Fleming College, Trent University ‘encouraged’ by $1B for Ontario post-secondary institutions

  The Ontario government announced $1.3 billion in new funding for post-secondary institutions that may be impacted by the federal government's cap on international students.

  Education

  Feb 27, 2024
• Trent University unveils crest for Gidigaa Migizi College named after late professor

  First Nations artist Jared Tait designed the spotted eagle crest, acknowledging Gidigaa Migizi means 'spotted eagle' in Anishinaabemowin. Migizi died in July 2022 at age 81.

  Education

  Feb 13, 2024
• Trent University names Dr. Cathy Bruce 9th president and vice-chancellor

  Dr. Catherine Bruce will begin July 1 as Trent University's ninth president and vice-chancellor. She is only the second woman to hold the roles following Bonnie Patterson.

  Education

  Feb 2, 2024
• Fleming College president calls international student cap ‘rash decision’; Trent University ‘disappointed’

  Fleming College president Maureen Adamson says the cap has created a 'great deal of uncertainty' for the college community, students, faculty, businesses and broader community.

  Education

  Jan 23, 2024
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• 6th Trent University college to be named after late professor Gidigaa Migizi

  The name for Trent’s sixth residential college pays tribute to Gidigaa Migizi’s leadership at Trent and within the Anishnaabeg Nation.

  Education

  Nov 15, 2023
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• Concerns with future of polar bears as climate change melts Arctic ice

  New research suggests that ancient polar bear populations shrank as sea ice dwindled, adding weight to concerns about the predator's future as climate change melts the Arctic.

  Environment

  Nov 9, 2023