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November 4, 2024

Media Advisory: Carleton to Bestow Honorary Degrees at Fall Convocation

Media Advisory: Carleton to Bestow Honorary Degrees at Fall Convocation

As part of the 2024 fall convocation ceremonies, Carleton University will bestow an honorary degree to Tina Fedeski at the 9 a.m. ceremony on Nov. 9, 2024, in recognition of... More
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October 22, 2024

Carleton Experts Available: United States Election

Carleton Experts Available: United States Election

With just two weeks before the American election, the election machine is in full stride. Carleton University experts are available to discuss the candidates and the election race overall. Additional... More
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October 16, 2024

Duane McNair Appointed Vice-President (Finance and Administration)

Duane McNair Appointed Vice-President (Finance and Administration)

Carleton University has announced that Duane McNair will take on the role of Vice-President (Finance and Administration), effective December 2, 2024. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) who holds a Master... More
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October 15, 2024

Carleton Researchers Listed Among World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scholars

Carleton Researchers Listed Among World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scholars

Carleton University has once again been recognized for its world-class research, contributing to its position as one of Canada's fastest growing research-intensive universities. For the second year in a row,... More

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Photo for the news post: Carleton University Launches Innovative New Nursing Program
November 5, 2024

Carleton University Launches Innovative New Nursing Program

Carleton University Launches Innovative New Nursing Program

Ontario's health-care system is stretched thin. The province has an aging, diverse and growing population with complex needs. A lack of family doctors means people often don't receive preventative treatment. And data from the Canadian... More
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November 5, 2024

Honouring Ravens at Fall Convocation

Honouring Ravens at Fall Convocation

On Nov. 9, Carleton University will celebrate more than 1,200 students as they receive their degrees at fall convocation During the one-day ceremony, families and friends will cheer on their graduating students in-person at the... More
Photo for the news post: Carleton Research Seeks to Determine if Gut Microbes Could Break Down Forever Chemicals
October 24, 2024

Carleton Research Seeks to Determine if Gut Microbes Could Break Down Forever Chemicals

Carleton Research Seeks to Determine if Gut Microbes Could Break Down Forever Chemicals

Forever chemicals are woven into the fabric of the waterproof clothing that can keep you dry in a downpour. And they coat the non-stick frying pans that allow you to make scrambled eggs—and clean up... More
Photo for the news post: Retracing History: Carleton Student Reunites Kosovar Refugees with Canadian Supporters
October 17, 2024

Retracing History: Carleton Student Reunites Kosovar Refugees with Canadian Supporters

Retracing History: Carleton Student Reunites Kosovar Refugees with Canadian Supporters

Krenare Recaj was just a young child when she and her family were forced from their home in Kosovo in 1999. They were among thousands of Kosovar Albanians airlifted to Canada through Operation PARASOL, a... More

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Photo for the news post: Meet the Composer Who Claimed Her Music Channelled the Spirits of Classical Music Icons
October 28, 2024

Meet the Composer Who Claimed Her Music Channelled the Spirits of Classical Music Icons

Meet the Composer Who Claimed Her Music Channelled the Spirits of Classical Music Icons

One of the most controversial figures in music of the 20th century is Rosemary Brown, who died in 2001 at age 85. She was a British composer who claimed she had contact with the spirits... More
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October 24, 2024

Want to Build Healthier Cities? Make Room for Bird and Tree Diversity

Want to Build Healthier Cities? Make Room for Bird and Tree Diversity

More than five million Canadians — approximately one in eight of us — are living with a mood, anxiety or substance use disorder. The prevalence of mental disorders is on the rise, with a third... More
Photo for the news post: More Than Money: The Geopolitics Behind Saudi Arabia’s Sports Strategy
October 21, 2024

More Than Money: The Geopolitics Behind Saudi Arabia’s Sports Strategy

More Than Money: The Geopolitics Behind Saudi Arabia’s Sports Strategy

There's a saying in sports journalism: "The answer to all your questions is money." But in the case of Saudi Arabia's massive sports investment programs during the reign of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, money... More
Photo for the news post: Mozambique’s 2024 Elections: 9 Major Challenges That Will Face the Next President
October 17, 2024

Mozambique’s 2024 Elections: 9 Major Challenges That Will Face the Next President

Mozambique’s 2024 Elections: 9 Major Challenges That Will Face the Next President

The incoming president of Mozambique faces an array of interconnected problems deeply rooted in historical, socioeconomic and political dynamics. He must balance meeting immediate needs with long-term structural change. The 9 October 2024 general election... More

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Photo of Carole Therrien discusses the long-term impacts of natural disasters on communities

Carole Therrien discusses the long-term impacts of natural disasters on communities

Carole Therrien discusses the long-term impacts of natural disasters on communities

Ottawa Citizen, published on September 24, 2024
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Allan Thompson discusses the donation of Roméo Dallaire’s personal archive

Allan Thompson discusses the donation of Roméo Dallaire’s personal archive

CBC, published on September 17, 2024
Photo of Jonathan Malloy discusses the political dynamics of Parliament

Jonathan Malloy discusses the political dynamics of Parliament

Jonathan Malloy discusses the political dynamics of Parliament

The Globe and Mail, published on September 16, 2024
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Nicco Timpano discusses award-winning device that assists wheelchair users

Nicco Timpano discusses award-winning device that assists wheelchair users

CTV News, published on September 13, 2024

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