Lakehead University News

Lakehead hosting World Water Day celebrations

March 20, 2024

Thunder Bay, Ont.

Lakehead University will join the global community in raising awareness about the importance of fresh water on World Water Day.

The University will host its inaugural World Water Day celebrations on Friday, March 22 in Thunder Bay, to focus on the importance of protecting and respecting water and to raise awareness of those living without access to safe water.

Lakehead hosts India's consul general in Toronto

August 5, 2022

(Thunder Bay) Lakehead University had the pleasure of hosting Apoorva Srivastava, India's Consul General in Toronto, on the Thunder Bay campus the afternoon of Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

Lakehead partners with the Town of Innisfil to host South Simcoe Innovation Week

April 19, 2024

Innisfil, ON – The Town of Innisfil and Lakehead University will be hosting the first ever Lakehead University South Simcoe Innovation Week from April 30 to May 2, in partnership with Nottawasaga Futures, the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury and the County of Simcoe. The event, funded in part by the County of Simcoe Entrepreneurial Innovation Fund, will bring together entrepreneurial thinkers from across Simcoe County to access business and innovation-oriented workshops and events.

Lakehead ranks among top universities in the world for societal impact

June 13, 2024

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings measure the societal impact of universities according to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Lakehead secures top spot in Maclean’s rankings

October 11, 2024

(Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) The university's top ranking reflects the university’s distinctive approach to learning and support that fosters an inclusive and accessible learning environment.

Lakehead to Participate in First-Ever SDG Week Canada

January 19, 2023

(Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Lakehead University will take part in the first-ever SDG Week Canada on both campuses during the week of March 6-10, 2023.

Lakehead University announcing the 2021/22 Alumni Association Awards and Honours recipients

October 7, 2022

(Thunder Bay), (Orillia) Lakehead University is announcing the 2021/2022 Alumni Awards and Honours recipients, for Distinguished Alumni, Exceptional Alumni, Trailblazer, Legacy Award, and Ambassador Award.

Lakehead University awarded $205,000 in the second round of eCampus Ontario’s Virtual Learning Strategy

June 21, 2022

(Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Originally announced on December 11, 2020, the VLS is a historic $50 million investment by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) intended to drive growth and advancement in virtual learning across the province’s post-secondary institutions.

Lakehead University awarded $210,794 from ONCAT to support postsecondary students to overcome pandemic learning challenges

June 9, 2023

(Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) The Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) has awarded over $560,000 to eight postsecondary institutions in Ontario to develop programs and supports for students impacted by the pandemic.

Lakehead University held a grand opening of electric vehicle charging stations on Friday, March 10

March 9, 2023

On Friday, March 10, at 12 pm, as part of Lakehead University’s participation in the first-ever SDG Week Canada, Lakehead held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Lot 9 charging stations, near the ATAC building.