Truly amazing stories in research and innovation come out of Carleton. Below are a few of our stories.
Fear Factor: Carleton Researcher Explores Indigenous Stereotypes in Horror Films
Twenty years ago, Laura Hall saw a movie and had an epiphany. The longtime fan of horror films sat down to watch The Descent, a 2005 British production in which a group of women explore... More
Carleton Grad Balances CrossFit Business with Giving Back
Reza Mashkoori already had a busy life when he went back to school in 2022, enrolling in Carleton University's online MBA program. The co-owner of Ottawa's CrossFit NCR was an active coach at the gym,... More
Throwback 2025 Showcases Carleton’s Spirit
Carleton University’s Throwback 2025 brought more than 10,000 alumni and community members back to campus – not only to enjoy a weekend of events, but to celebrate what makes Carleton unique: its tradition of innovation,... More
Carleton University Ravens Reclaim Pedro in Panda Game Victory
In front of a sold-out crowd of more than 23,000 fans at Ottawa’s TD Place stadium, the Carleton University Ravens football team reclaimed Pedro the Panda with a thrilling 20–14 victory over the University of... More
Entrepreneurial Carleton Grad Charts Her Own Course
Five years ago, Avery Sheppard's life changed dramatically during a dinner table conversation at home in the town of Mindemoya on Northern Ontario's Manitoulin Island. Her mother had been encouraged by a local businessman to... More
Carleton Students Learn ‘Behind the Scenes’ at Italian Hospitals
This past summer, a newborn baby who wasn't feeding properly arrived at the Burlo Garofolo Pediatric Institute in Trieste, Italy. Just a few dozen days old, the boy struggled every time he attempted to nurse.... More
Carleton Grad Serves as Canada’s New Ambassador to Austria
In August, when Alison Grant and her family moved from Ottawa to Vienna, Austria, the veteran diplomat was embarking on a significant challenge and coming full circle at the same time. Canada's new ambassador to... More
Bombs Below: Carleton Student-Led Startup Uses Drones to Map WWII Explosives
When Pablo Arzate launched a drone over Ottawa's Mer Bleue Bog this summer, he was demonstrating how cutting-edge geophysics, proprietary hardware and AI-driven software can reveal what's hidden beneath the surface. Arzate is the founder of... More
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