Trent University

Trent University One of Canada's top universities, Trent University was founded on the ideal of interactive learning that's personal, purposeful and transformative.

Consistently recognized nationally for leadership in teaching, research and student satisfaction, Trent attracts excellent students from across the country and around the world. Here, undergraduate and graduate students connect and collaborate with faculty, staff and their peers through diverse communities that span residential colleges, classrooms, disciplines, hands-on research, co-curricular and community-based activities. Across all disciplines, Trent brings critical, integrative thinking to life every day. Today, Trent's unique approach to personal development through supportive, collaborative community engagement is in more demand than ever. Students lead the way by co-creating experiences rooted in dialogue, diverse perspectives and collaboration. In a learning environment that builds life-long passion for inclusion, leadership and social change, Trent's students, alumni, faculty and staff are engaged global citizens who are catalysts in developing sustainable solutions to complex issues. Trent's Peterborough campus boasts award-winning architecture in a breathtaking natural setting on the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, while Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area delivers a distinct mix of programming in the GTA.

Scientists have long believed that the spiny water flea arrived in the Great Lakes in the early 1980s with trans-Atlanti...
10/06/2026

Scientists have long believed that the spiny water flea arrived in the Great Lakes in the early 1980s with trans-Atlantic ships before spreading through inland lakes across Ontario and beyond. Now, new research involving Dr. Andrew Tanentzap, Canada Research Chair of Climate Change and Northern Ecosystems at Trent University, is offering a new timeframe for the crustacean's origins in North America.

Read more at:
https://www.trentu.ca/news/story/26/09/24/new-scientific-tools-reveal-one-of-canadas-worst-invasive-species-has-been-here-much-longer-than-we-thought

https://www.ofah.org/oodonline/news/history-of-spiny-water-flea-rewritten/

The spiny water flea, one of Canada’s most damaging invasive species, has been in Ontario much longer than previously believed. Story in the comments.
📸 Andrew Barcham, OPP
OFAH Foundation
Trent University
Queen's University

See Yourself at Trent. 💚Fall Open House is your chance to explore programs, experience campus life, meet your future com...
10/06/2026

See Yourself at Trent. 💚

Fall Open House is your chance to explore programs, experience campus life, meet your future community, and get your questions answered.
📍 Peterborough | November 6 10AM-3PM
📍Durham GTA | November 14 11AM-2PM

Register for a chance to win first-year tuition.
🔗trentu.ca/openhouse

More students pursuing in-demand careers.New provincial funding will expand access to Trent programs in health, educatio...
10/05/2026

More students pursuing in-demand careers.
New provincial funding will expand access to Trent programs in health, education, STEM, social work, , kinesiology, and other high-demand fields, creating opportunities for more students to build meaningful careers and make a difference in their communities.

Learn more at https://www.trentu.ca/news/story/47325.

Nolan Quinn
Ontario's Universities
Ontario Government

10/05/2026
A major investment. A shared vision. A transformative future for Trent. Ontario's $100-million investment through Buildi...
10/05/2026

A major investment. A shared vision. A transformative future for Trent.

Ontario's $100-million investment through Building Ontario Fund supports the largest campus development in Trent's history: Gidigaa Migizi College and new Otonabee College residence.

Developed through a unique partnership between Trent University, Building Ontario Fund, HOOPP and Knightstone Capital Management, these projects will create new spaces for learning, connection and student housing.

https://www.trentu.ca/news/story/26/10/05/ontario-invests-100-million-in-student-housing-academic-infrastructure-at-trent-university

Nolan Quinn
David Smith MP
Peter Bethlenfalvy
Ontario Finances
Ontario's Universities
Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security
Ontario Government

60+ years of teamwork! Yesterday we had a blast kicking off Trent's annual Way Peterborough campaign, a wonderful initi...
10/02/2026

60+ years of teamwork! Yesterday we had a blast kicking off Trent's annual Way Peterborough campaign, a wonderful initiative of community coming together to support our neighbours and make a difference across the region.

uwpeterborough.ca

Your HOTT weekend plans = sorted. ✅📌 Save this post for the weekend schedule or comment 'HOTT' to get the full schedule ...
10/01/2026

Your HOTT weekend plans = sorted. ✅

📌 Save this post for the weekend schedule or comment 'HOTT' to get the full schedule sent straight to your DMs. See you at Head of the Trent! 💚

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