News articles tagged with Research
-
Dr. Mary Pat Sullivan, Rare Dementia Support Canada featured on CBC Radio's Morning North
GeneralResearchProfessor of Social Work, Dr. Mary Pat Sullivan was recently interviewed by Markus Schwabe of CBC Radio's Morning North about her impactful work leading Rare Dementia Support Canada, a national support service for those affected by rare and young onset dementia. -
Two Nipissing research projects receive national funding
GeneralResearchCanada Research ChairTwo research projects led by Nipissing University researchers have received federal funding totalling $491,716 from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), enabling them to further their important work across a wide variety of topic areas. -
Nipissing, Trent, Lakehead, Laurentian Universities Sign MOU to Enhance Impact of Research, Commercialization Activity
GeneralResearchFour Ontario universities—Trent University, Laurentian University, Lakehead University, and Nipissing University—have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on enhancing collaboration and resource sharing on research and innovation initiatives to, ultimately, drive economic development in the province. -
School of Criminal Justice and interRAI to host conference for leaders in health and mental health care
GeneralCriminal JusticeResearchNipissing University’s School of Criminal Justice will be hosting the interRAI Canada Conference alongside interRAI, in Nipissing’s Fedeli Business Centre on Friday, August 11, 2023. This one-day event will be attended by approximately 40 to 45 participants including university researchers, graduate students, post-doctoral candidates and local leaders in health and mental health care. -
Then & Now – Alex Maycock (BPHE ’20 & MSc ’23 Candidate)
GeneralResearchKinesiologyPhysical and Health EducationAlumniAn accomplished student, researcher, and athlete, Alexander (Alex) Maycock graduated from Nipissing University with a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (BPHE) in 2020 and is expected to graduate with a Master of Science in Kinesiology in October 2023. -
Chancellor’s Awards recognize outstanding contributions of Nipissing faculty
GeneralConvocationResearchFaculty/Staff AwardEach year, Nipissing University celebrates the recipients of the Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence during its convocation celebrations. These awards are presented to Nipissing faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of research, teaching, or service. -
Then & Now: Tegan McWhirter, Master of Environmental Science Graduate (2021)
GeneralResearchEnvironmental Sciences/StudiesAlumniGrowing up in Northern Ontario, Tegan McWhirter developed a passion for the outdoors. While pursuing her Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science at Queen’s University, Tegan worked for the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) division of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry as a Wildland Fire Fighter on the Type I (initial attack) crew. -
Hands and NU earn grant aimed at youth mental health and addiction
GeneralResearchPsychology DepartmentHands theFamilyHelpNetwork.ca, in partnership with Nipissing University, has been awarded an Ontario Youth Mental Health, Substance Use and Addictions Grant from Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) and the Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions. -
Then & Now: Megan Odd, BA Criminal Justice (’20), MA Sociology (’22)
GeneralResearchAlumniCriminal JusticeSociology and AnthropologyMegan Odd graduated from Nipissing University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Sociology (MA Sociology) in 2022. During her time at Nipissing, Megan was actively engaged in her research and community as both an undergraduate and graduate student. -
Province funds creation of innovation cluster
GeneralResearchNew funding from the Province of Ontario will grow intellectual property literacy within multiple institutions and ecosystems across Northern and rural areas of Ontario, including Nipissing University in North Bay. This funding, distributed by Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), will foster the creation of a Northern and rural innovation cluster focused on critical minerals, cleantech, and battery electric technologies. Led by Laurentian, the partnership includes Lakehead, Trent, and Nipissing Universities and will provide $294,000 for the one-year pilot project.
