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January 23, 2023

A New Geological Era? Carleton Research at Crawford Lake Could Help Pinpoint Start of the...

A New Geological Era? Carleton Research at Crawford Lake Could Help Pinpoint Start of the Anthropocene

Next month, if the ice is thick enough, Carleton University environmental geologist Tim Patterson plans to return to Crawford Lake with his research team to extract another "freeze core" from the lakebed. The lower reaches... More

January 11, 2023

Blame the Brain: Why Weight Loss is More Complex than We Think

At a time when New Year’s resolutions are top of mind, weight loss is a focus for many people. Ads for gym memberships, diet pills, juice cleanses and nutrition coaching flood social media feeds, with... More

November 25, 2022

Creating Accessible Physical Activity for Survivors of Family and Gender-Based Violence

Francine Darroch, a professor in Carleton’s Department of Health Sciences, is helping survivors of family and gender-based violence access physical activity.

November 7, 2022

Carleton’s Fall 2022 Medallists

At this year’s fall convocation, more than 1,200 Carleton students from the Class of 2022 are receiving degrees that recognize their hard work and commitment to education. Carleton awards numerous medals to honour the dedication... More

November 7, 2022

Graduates Reflect on their Carleton Journey Before Crossing the Stage

Read about six exceptional graduates who have made their mark on Carleton through ground-breaking research, academic performance, participation in extra-curriculars and their commitment to change.

October 25, 2022

Top Canadian Science and Engineering Prizes For Carleton Researchers

Two highly accomplished Carleton University researchers have received major awards from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) at the annual NSERC Celebrating Excellence Event on October 26. Lenore Fahrig, Chancellor's Professor... More

July 12, 2022

Sustainable Reactions

Carleton University chemistry researcher Jeff Manthorpe has been awarded the Faculty of Science's largest ever individual research grant to develop ways to get more mileage out of a very rare but vitally important metal. Manthorpe... More

June 16, 2022

Spring 2022 Medallists Discuss Their Academic Journey at Carleton

At this year’s spring convocation, more than 6,664 Carleton students from the class of 2022 are receiving degrees that recognize their resiliency and commitment to education during a uniquely challenging time. Carleton awards numerous medals... More

June 15, 2022

Graduates Reflect on Life at Carleton as They Receive Diplomas

Convocation is a commemoration of each student’s academic journey, co-curricular experiences and the countless opportunities to develop social, political or charitable interests. As we celebrate the return of in-person graduation ceremonies, we've highlighted exceptional 2022... More

April 5, 2022

Students Reaching New Heights to Detect Stratospheric Radiation

Cosmic radiation constantly washes over the Earth, where delicate life is protected by our atmosphere. However, as humans seek to test the limits of space travel and exploration, knowing how much ionizing radiation—such as X-rays... More

March 16, 2022

Reducing Food Waste

Roughly 50 per cent of all food produced in Canada is thrown away before it reaches anyone’s plate. From the day a crop is planted through the harvesting, processing, distribution and storage stages, myriad problems... More

September 13, 2021

Stopping the Spread of the Mountain Pine Beetle

A small insect is causing big problems in Canada’s western forests. The mountain pine beetle (MPB) is about the size of a grain of rice and it’s common to find more than 100 of them... More