NU360 Speaker Night highlights breadth of research at NipissingU

Nipissing University’s annual NU360 Speaker Night brought together students, faculty, and community members on March 4, 2025, at the NUSU Student Centre for an evening of inspiration and innovation. The event showcased outstanding faculty presenters who had just 360 seconds to share their expertise and insights on an array of topics. 

After an engaging night of thought-provoking talks, Dr. Alison Schinkel-Ivy, Kinesiology Professor at Nipissing University was announced as the winner for her presentation, ‘70 is the new 30’: Exploring biomechanical changes across adulthood. Her research captivated the panel of judges – composed of local high school students from West Ferris Secondary School and St. Joseph-Scollard Hall – with its insight, originality, and impact.

“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to showcase my research and connect with my peers and the North Bay community,” said Dr. Schinkel-Ivy. “Being part of such an inspiring event and esteemed group of speakers has made this experience unforgettable.”

The audience also had the chance to weigh in, selecting Lawyers, Guns, and Money (and Historians) by Dr. Nathan Kozuskanich as the winner of the People's Choice Award. His engaging and thought-provoking presentation resonated with attendees, sparking insightful discussions following his presentation.

The versatile presenters list also included:

• Resisting Evil in The Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter
  by Dr. Sarah Winters
• Tackling Addiction: Supporting frontline clinicians with insights from the lab
  by Dr. Andrew Weeks
• Cross-Border Activities in Uganda: Global Health Security and Equity Implications
  by Dr. Morris Komakech

NU360 provides a platform for Nipissing University faculty to engage with the community, showcase their research in an easy-to-understand way, and contribute to meaningful discussions about ideas that matter. Each presenter delivered a compelling talk, demonstrating the depth of knowledge and expertise within the Nipissing University community.

"The NU360 Speaker Night highlights the creativity and expertise of our faculty,” said Dr. Barbi Law, Associate Vice-President of Research, Innovation and Graduate Studies at Nipissing University. “Each year, I am inspired by their ability to articulate ideas that challenge, inform, and inspire."

For more information about NU360 and future Research Month events, visit www.nipissingu.ca/researchmonth or contact the Office of Research, Innovation and Graduate Studies via email at officegsr@nipissingu.ca.

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