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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.

A new year of top rankings for Trent University. 🥇 Ranked #1 in Ontario for Scholarships & Bursaries among mid-sized un...
10/15/2026

A new year of top rankings for Trent University. 🥇

Ranked #1 in Ontario for Scholarships & Bursaries among mid-sized universities in the Maclean’s 2027 University Rankings, Trent continues to demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence and student support.

We are proud to be recognized for helping students access the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Read the full story:

University recognized among Canada's top mid-sized universities in Maclean's 2027 University Rankings for academic excellence and student support

10/13/2026

Human vs. mountain goat: who do you think would win a rock climb?
In a new episode of CBC Nature of Things 101, TrentU professor Dr. Aaron Shafer explains the evolution of mountain goal climbing skills on vertical terrain, and how that compares to one of today's top climbers, Yves Gravelle.

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vTNoc7frfQ

Clip from CBC Docs Nature of Things 101

10/13/2026

Students from Peterborough’s Trent University have been dominating mostly American competitors in the Freshwater Frenzy fishing contest. More in the comments.
Trent University
MyCatch by Angler's Atlas

Thinking about Grad School? Applications are now open for Fall 2027 📝 From cutting-edge research, world-class facilitie...
10/10/2026

Thinking about Grad School? Applications are now open for Fall 2027 📝
From cutting-edge research, world-class facilities and renowned professors, Graduate Studies at Trent offers many opportunities for exploration, career development and personal growth.

Take your education further. Explore Master’s, Ph.D. and Graduate Diploma (GDip) programs at trentu.ca/graduatestudies.

Wishing everyone an enjoyable and relaxing Thanksgiving weekend! ☀️🍁 campus services will resume on Tuesday, October 13...
10/09/2026

Wishing everyone an enjoyable and relaxing Thanksgiving weekend! ☀️🍁
campus services will resume on Tuesday, October 13.

Drop your favourite Fall campus pictures in the comments below.

10/09/2026

There’s just something so magical about fall at TU 🍂
 
Discover the magic for yourself at Fall Open House.
Explore programs, experience campus life, meet  profs & current students, and get your questions answered.
 
📍Peterborough | November 6 10 AM- 3 PM
📍Durham GTA | November 14 11 AM-2 PM
 
Register for a chance to win first-year tuition.
🔗trentu.ca/openhouse

10/08/2026
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

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