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National Conference Attracts Biorefining and Bioenergy Leaders to Thunder Bay
May 14, 2012
The Biorefining Research Institute (BRI) and Lakehead University are hosting the inaugural BIOFOR Conference on May 14 and May 15, 2012. This new national forum investigating biorefining, bioenergy and the bioeconomy has attracted participants from Canada, the United States, Brazil, and Turkey. These research and industry representatives will attend talks and poster presentations, engage in discussions, and tour local biomass operations, the BRI, and other University research facilities. >> more
New CRC Chair Enhances Lakehead's Reputation for Sustainable Energy Innovation
May 11, 2012
Lakehead University is proud to announce its newest Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Bioenergy and Biorefining - Dr. Sudip Rakshit. This research scientist excels at transforming both commonplace and unusual materials into potential sources of bioenergy.
Dr. Rakshit will join the Chemical Engineering Department as the CRC in Bioenergy and Biorefining. He is one of only 12 new CRCs appointed in Ontario.
He is developing innovative methods to convert renewable biomass such as wood and agriculture products into biofuels and renewable chemicals. This makes Dr. Rakshit a perfect fit, as Lakehead continues to harness forest biomass through the Biorefining Research Institute (BRI). >> more
Convocation 2012 Brings Together Men and Women of Action and Integrity
May 02, 2012
A lawyer. A doctor. A professor. A teacher. Lakehead University is pleased to announce its four honorary degree recipients for the 2012 Convocation ceremonies in June - visionaries in their respective fields of law, medicine, education, and rehabilitation counselling. The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin will receive a Doctor of Laws, Dr. James Orbinski will receive a Doctor of Science, Dr. Irmo Marini will receive a Doctor of Science, and Dr. Lloyd Dennis will receive a Doctor of Laws (posthumously).
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Students allowed to vote on tuition increase
April 27, 2012
The Lakehead University Board of Governors today unanimously passed a motion to allow students to remain at the table for a discussion and vote on tuition fees.
The motion stated that pending a review of the institution’s Conflict of Interest Bylaw with respect to students speaking and voting on tuition fees, the Board will suspend that Bylaw so that student governors could both debate and vote on the issue at this afternoon's meeting. >> more
Provincial Funds of $1M Support R+D Platform to Revolutionize Non-Invasive Imaging - Xenon polarizer will help move HP gas MRI from bench to market
April 20, 2012
Today, the Province of Ontario announces $1M in funding to support and advance the work of Dr. Mitchell Albert, recently recruited scientist at the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute (TBRRI) and Research Chair and Professor of Chemistry at Lakehead University.
Dr. Albert is an experienced innovator who has co-invented a powerful new diagnostic technology - hyperpolarized (HP) gas MRI. Dr. Albert and his team are taking this breakthrough method to the next level by developing new technology that will improve imaging for asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary embolism, lung and breast cancer, stroke, atherosclerosis, and diseases of the brain. >> more
Postsecondary Education: Dream it! Believe it! Achieve it!
April 11, 2012
It wasn't a typical lunch hour at Sherbrooke Public School today. Instead of munching on apples and sandwiches, students had a front row seat for the signing of an historic agreement that could put them on the path to becoming Lakehead University graduates. These future doctors, lawyers, geologists, biologists, teachers - and maybe even an astronaut or two - were part of an enthusiastic audience that gathered for the signing of the Achievement Program Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lakehead University and the Lakehead District School Board (LDSB). >> more
