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Laurier research collaboration studies the accessibility and health benefits of parks in Canada
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Park Seek, a pan-Canadian research project led by Western University, is studying the accessibility and quality of parks across Canada with researchers at Wilfrid…
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Summer internships inspire Laurier Indigenous undergraduate students
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Indigenous undergraduate students are motivated to pursue their passions in their fields of study after completing summer research internships. In the summer of 2021,…
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Researchers at Laurier trialing antiviral drug found to be effective at blocking two strains of coronavirus
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A team of researchers at Wilfrid Laurier University has been developing an antiviral drug aimed at boosting the body’s innate immune response against respiratory…
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Two Laurier professors to receive provincial funding for research
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Two associate professors and researchers at Wilfrid Laurier University will be receiving provincial funding from Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and…
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Three Laurier professors elected as fellows of the Royal Society of Canada
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Three Laurier professors have been elected as fellows of the prestigious Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their research in various fields, including political…
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Laurier Professor Alison Blay-Palmer named finalist for Canadian research impact award for second time
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Alison Blay-Palmer, Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies at Laurier and food sustainability researcher, has been named a finalist for the Social Sciences and…
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Laurier ranked Canada’s most efficient research university by independent research group
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In a recent study of Canadian universities, Wilfrid Laurier University was ranked number one for research efficiency. The study, which was released on April…
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WLU Cold Regions Research Centre has exciting year ahead
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The Wilfrid Laurier University’s Cold Regions Research Centre will be taking part in numerous exciting efforts throughout the coming school year. Since 1987, when…
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Why do we read books?
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They are our favourite adventure, our worst nightmare, our fantasized romance, our most mind-boggling mystery and our life-changing experience. They anchor our souls yet let us sail away.
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Research to study handling of sexual assault disclosures
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Sexual assault research will soon be at the forefront as Ginette Lafreniere, associate professor for the faculty of social work at Wilfrid Laurier University,…
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