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August 20, 2025

From Sports Journalism to the Sens: J-School Grad Ian Mendes Rejoins Ottawa’s NHL Team

Earlier this summer, digging through a box of memorabilia and keepsakes in his basement, Ian Mendes came across the nameplate that sat on his desk when he worked as the Ottawa Senators media relations manager... More

August 13, 2025

The Search for Dark Matter Enters a New Era

The search for dark matter — a mysterious substance that comprises more than one-quarter of the universe — relies on experiments that satisfy two main requirements. Particle physicists need to build a detector large enough to capture... More

August 6, 2025

Carleton Lab Supports Energy Efficiency Retrofits in Social Housing Community

At the Carver Place townhome community in east Ottawa, more than 60 units of rent geared to income housing for families are undergoing major energy efficiency retrofits — one of the most ambitious projects of its... More

July 28, 2025

Design with Purpose: Carleton Student Wins Top International Design Award with SnowStride

Devang Ghosh didn’t expect to win when he submitted his class project to one of the world’s most prestigious design competitions. He just wanted to see how far he could take it. And he’s glad... More

July 21, 2025

Overcoming the Digital Divide: Carleton Researcher Leading the Push for Revolutionary Communications Network

A nurse in a remote northern community is performing a complex medical procedure with real-time video support from doctors in the south. A federal government agency in Ottawa is monitoring foreign ships and aircraft approaching... More

July 14, 2025

Carleton’s ASRoM Lab: Advancing Robotics for the New Space Age

Space exploration is entering a new phase of rapid growth with new missions, industries and technologies pushing the boundaries. At the forefront of this expansion are autonomous systems and robotics — critical tools for operating... More

July 7, 2025

Carleton Water Quality Expert Jumps into Rideau River Swimming Research

On a sweltering summer day, there are few places more alluring in any city than a dock leading out over deep water. With the sun beating down on your face and sweat dripping down your... More

June 26, 2025

Reducing Antibiotic Resistance: Carleton Biologist Explores Link Between Animal and Human Health

Antibiotics have been a staple in the animal production industry since the 1950s. They're used to treat infections, prevent illnesses and enhance growth in cattle, pigs and poultry, helping companies bring large quantities of meat... More

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