Trent University Awarded Two Prestigious Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs

Two internationally renowned researchers, Dr. Don Lafreniere and Dr. Ryan Sullivan, are joining Trent University to tackle pressing environmental and societal challenges facing Canada, backed by a $16 million federal investment through the highly competitive Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs program.

Dr. Ryan Sullivan, chair in Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry 9left) and Dr. Don Lafreniere, chair in Community Geography (right) will return home to Canada to establish transformative research programs at Trent. Photo courtesy of Trent University.

Lafreniere, chair in Community Geography and Sullivan, chair in Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry, are returning to Canada from universities in the U.S. to establish transformative research programs in the Trent School of the Environment and Department of Chemistry focused on community resilience and sustainable chemistry, respectively.

“Securing two Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs is an extraordinary achievement and a testament to the University’s research excellence and leadership,” said Dr. Cathy Bruce, Trent president and vice-chancellor. “Don and Ryan are exceptional researchers whose work reflects what Trent does so well: bringing disciplines and people together to tackle complex challenges and turn knowledge into meaningful impact. Their leadership will build on Trent’s longstanding strengths in environmental and community-based research, create new opportunities for students and faculty, and deepen the contributions Trent makes in Canada and around the world.”

The Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada program, formerly known as the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program, is part of a $1.7B federal government investment to attract top international researchers to Canada. The two incoming Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs to Trent are part of the first intake of 64 chairs coming to Canada.

Lafreniere and Sullivan each receive eight million dollars over eight years from the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs program as an investment in Canadian research talent development. According to Trent, the researchers will use the funding to build research teams of highly skilled students, post-doctoral fellows and research staff to support community collaborations that help translate their discoveries into industry, policy and public impact.

Lafreniere is a professor of geography and geographic information science (GIS) whose research uses geospatial technologies and historical data to better understand how built, natural, and social environments shape communities over time. Formerly a professor at Michigan Technological University, he is recognized for leading interdisciplinary, community-based research that addresses local challenges such as urban sustainability and health, watershed management, land use and climate change.

Lafreniere will develop a national program that employs and trains disadvantaged youth in geospatial technologies and research to work with communities to strengthen sustainability, resilience, and civic participation. As a researcher in the Trent School of the Environment, Dr. Lafreniere’s work will advance teaching and experiential learning in a variety of programs in the School, such as Geography and Environmental Science and Studies, as well as graduate programs in the Frost Centre for Canadian and Indigenous Studies.

“Trent understands that meaningful community-based research starts with listening and building relationships, and that takes time, collaboration and commitment,” said Lafreniere. “There is incredible expertise at Trent across geography, sustainability, environmental science, Indigenous Studies and beyond, and a shared desire to improve the places and environments where people live. I’m looking forward to bringing those strengths together to build a program driven by the needs of communities across Canada.”

Sullivan is an environmental chemist and engineer whose interdisciplinary research spans environmental chemistry and engineering to understand and remove pollutants affecting climate, water, ecosystems, and human health. Formerly a professor of Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University for 15 years, he has developed innovative technologies to treat persistent contaminants such as PFAS, including patented approaches being advanced through commercialization efforts and with Sudoc, a startup he co-founded.

According to Trent, Sullivan will bring new opportunities for cutting-edge research at Trent through investments in advanced instrumentation, talent development and innovation, and new green tech development, further strengthening the University’s capacity for sophisticated chemical analysis of contaminants that affect the environment and evaluation of new remediation methods to remove them. Dr. Sullivan will contribute expertise in environmental chemical transformations and atmospheric chemistry, and expand opportunities for undergraduate and graduate research across programs including Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Master of Instrumental Chemical Analysis, Master of Science in Materials Science, Environmental and Life Sciences M.Sc. and Environmental & Life Sciences Ph.D.

“I’ve been aware of Trent’s leadership in environmental studies since I was an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto, and I’ve always been drawn to Trent's interdisciplinary approach and placing the environment at its core,” said Sullivan. “The opportunity to build my research program at a university where collaborative research across disciplines is so deeply embedded in the research and education culture is particularly compelling. Trent’s unique resources for environmental research such as the Water Quality Centre and Canadian Environmental Modeling Centre will amplify the impact of my research.”

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Trent Univtersity Honours Campus Builder and Philanthropy Champion With Stephen Stohn Eminent Service Awards

Robert Ballarin and Sherry Booth have received the 2026 Stephen Stohn Eminent Service Awards at the Heart of Trent, the campus’s annual employee appreciation event, in recognition of decades of service to the University.

2026 Stephen Stohn Eminent Service Award recipients, Robert Ballarin (left) and Sherry Booth (right), honoured at Heart of Trent, the University's annual employment appreciation event on Aug. 26. This year, the award was renamed the Stephen Stohn Eminent Service Award in honour of former chancellor Stephen Stohn. Photo courtesy of Trent University.

“Trent University continually demonstrates a commitment to providing an outstanding educational experience for students, and at the heart of that commitment are the people who work here,” said Dr. Cathy Bruce, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University. “This year's Stephen Stohn Eminent Service Award recipients, Robert and Sherry, are wonderful examples of how we stand out by standing closer. Over decades at Trent, they have each invested deeply in this University, and their impact will have lasting effects.”

Created in 1978, the Eminent Service Award recognizes individuals at the culmination of Trent careers whose contributions to the University extended well beyond the responsibilities of their role.

Over three decades at Trent, Booth helped transform philanthropy and alumni engagement at the University. Over her three-decade career at Trent, she held seven roles at the University, starting as Annual Fund coordinator and culminating as associate vice president of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement. She is also a Trent alumna, completing a degree in the Computing and Information Systems program part-time while working at Trent. Booth championed seven fundraising campaigns for the University that collectively raised more than $130 million, supporting financial aid for thousands of students and leading to the creation of new and renewed campus spaces. A champion of alumni engagement, Booth has helped generations of graduates maintain meaningful connections with Trent and has led by example as a donor for 30 consecutive years.

One alumnus stated the following, “I doubt there is a building, a program, or a trail at Trent that hasn't been shaped by Sherry’s hard work and leadership. Her imprint on Trent has been and will continue to be momentous.”

For over 25 years, Ballarin has helped shape Trent’s campus while stewarding its distinctive built environment. Since joining the University in 2000 as Coordinator, Land, Reality and Project Management, he contributed to numerous transformative projects, including the Endowment Lands Plan, Stanley Adamson Powerhouse, Athletic Centre expansion and the construction of the Trent Child Care, Student Centre, Forensic Crime Scene Facility and River Walk. Throughout his career at Trent, Robert brought a deep respect for the University’s iconic Ron Thom architecture and natural environment to his work, helping create and preserve spaces that enhance campus life while advancing sustainability. 

The celebration also recognized faculty and staff for excellence in service, innovation and community leadership, as well as employees marking significant career milestones.

The full list of award recipients at the Heart of Trent is as follows:

• Nancy E. Simmons Smith Staff Award of Excellence: Jeff Gardiner, Senior Instructional Technologist, Information Technology  
  Recognizes non-academic staff members who demonstrate excellence and exceptional commitment to Trent.

• Team Innovation Award: Procurement Services Team 
  Recognizes a team, unit, or department at Trent University whose innovative contributions have impacted the strategic objectives of the University.

• Trent Community Leadership Award: Dr. Andrew Monti, Communications; and Ryan Sisson, Team Lead Community Workplace Partnerships, Trent Community Research Centre 
  Awarded to faculty and staff who make exceptional contributions to the local community in Peterborough or Durham regions.

• Emeritus Awards: Dr. Peri Ballantyne, Sociology; Dr. Charmaine Eddy, English Literature; and Dr. Ray Dart, School of Business 
  The honorific title ‘Emeritus’ is bestowed upon eligible retiring members of the Trent University Faculty Association and librarians for their service and contributions to the University.

• Provost’s Award for Support Staff: Melissa Martin, Sr. Manager, Campus Safety Support Services 
  Awarded annually to a support staff member who plays a key role in student engagement and retention and who makes a difference through their performance at Trent.

• Jackie Muldoon Award for Faculty Service: Dr. Paul Szpak, Canada Research Chair in Environmental Archaeology, and Director of Anthropology Graduate Program 
  Awarded in recognition of faculty who have served with distinction in institutional governance roles, provided collegial and effective service to committees, departments, and colleges, led program and department renewal efforts, achieved advancements in administrative responsibilities, and advanced the role of faculty in contributing to the academic and overall success of the University and the profession at large.

2026 Long Service Awards:  

• 40 Years: Michele Sparkes

• 35 Years: Stefan Bilaniuk, Mark Neufeld, David Sheinin, Richard Hurley, Raul Ponce-Hernandez, Deborah White

• 30 Years: Tracy Flaherty, Gyles Iannone

• 25 Years: Dave Russell, Marilyn Burns, Brenda Blackburn, Feyzi Baban, Leslie Kerr, Jennifer Moore, Brian Patrick, David Patton, Kevin Siena, Paul Wilson, Andrew Vreugdenhil, Ingrid Brenner

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Three Trent University Researchers Receive $643,477 For Advanced Research Infrastructure

Three Trent University researchers have received a combined $643,477 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund for advanced research infrastructure, announced on Friday.

Faculty and student researchers conducting investigations in Trent's Water Quality Centre will benefit from a new state-of-the-art mass spectrometry instrument supported by JELF funding. Photo courtesy of Trent University.

The money allows the researchers to acquire advanced tools and equipment that will strengthen scientific investigation in fields of growing importance to Canada, including aging and dementia care, environmental contaminants and medical innovation, according to Dr. Cathy Bruce, Trent president and vice-chancellor

“The federal government is supporting important research for Canada – a nation that values knowledge creation, innovation, and productivity grounded in deep research,” she said. “Thanks to the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Trent researchers can equip campus spaces and labs with state-of-the-art tools and equipment that help attract world-class talent to the University and push discovery further.”

Psychology professor Dr. Raheleh Saryazdi is using the funding to support research in her Cognition, Health, Aging, and Technology (CHAT) Lab at Trent University, Durham. Research includes examining how sensory and cognitive changes affect communication as people age. Using tools such as eye-tracking equipment and a social robot, her team will study communication between people and how older adults interact with emerging technologies. Research findings will help inform new interventions for people experiencing hearing loss or dementia and support the design of more effective technologies for Canada’s aging population.

Chemistry professor Dr. Michael Burt plans to build a globally distinctive laboratory with a titanium-sapphire laser, allowing researchers to observe how complex molecules change during chemical reactions. Research at the Spectroscopy and Optics Lab at Trent Lightsource (SPOTLIGHT) will advance applications in greenhouse gas storage and medicinal chemistry and provide students with training on ultrafast spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and scientific computing.

Dr. Mary-Claire Buell, assistant professor in the Trent School of the Environment and Forensic Science, is using funding to acquire a new high-resolution liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer to be housed in Trent’s Water Quality Centre (WQC), Canada’s most comprehensive mass spectrometry facility. The new instrument will advance the work of her 14-person research lab working to detect and analyze per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—known carcinogens often referred to as “forever chemicals’—and other emerging contaminants in freshwater and coastal systems.

“Modern scientific tools are essential to producing the reliable data that communities need to understand potential risks and consider approaches to mitigation,” said Professor Buell. “The new mass spectrometry equipment has greater sensitivity that will allow researchers to identify contaminants at very low concentrations and determine how much is present in water, soil and traditional food sources. The new instrument will help us train the next generation of researchers while producing evidence that communities can use.”

Shared access to the new mass spectrometer in the WQC expands research and training opportunities for other programs at Trent, including Chemistry, Forensic Science, Biology, Anthropology, and Physics disciplines, as well as for collaborators in government, other universities and the private sector. Over the past year, more than 75 faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctoral researchers used facilities in the WQC supporting research across Canada and internationally.

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PHOTOS: Trent University Showcases Its Farm Research Centre During Its Second Annual Open House

Trent University put its agricultural work on display during the second annual open house of its Farm Research Centre, held for the public on Wednesday morning.

Chickens have become the most recent resident at the Trent Farm Research Centre. All photos by David Tuan Bui.

Guests could talk with staff and students about speak with students about the latest in sustainable agricultural research and get a closer look at cutting-edge farming innovations.

The event had farm-tech demonstrations and multiple stations showcasing active projects that include a student-led market garden, chicken coop, tile drainage field, weather station and V6 Agronomy field trial.

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Trent University’s Board of Governors and OPSEU/SEFPO Local 365 Ratify Four-Year Agreement

OPSEU/SEFPO Local 365 and Trent University have announced that a new collective agreement has been finalized, following ratification at a Board of Governors meeting on Tuesday and by the majority of voting members of OPSEU on July 14.

OPSEU/SEFPO Local 365 represents 530 members; the bargaining unit comprises support staff at Trent and includes such positions as caretakers, administrative support, secretaries, systems analysts, maintenance workers, demonstrators and teaching assistants. Photo courtesy of Trent University.

“I want to thank both bargaining teams for their thoughtful work in reaching this agreement,” said Dr. Cathy Bruce, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University. “This four-year agreement provides important stability and sustainability for Trent University, reflecting a shared commitment to Trent’s future and to the people who make our university such an outstanding place to work and learn.”

“This agreement is the result of hard work and good-faith efforts by both parties,” said William Dowkes, president of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 365. “It delivers meaningful improvements for our members, including enhanced benefits, stronger leave provisions, and important gains for contract staff. I want to thank both bargaining teams for their commitment throughout the process and our members for their engagement and support. Together, we were able to reach an agreement that benefits our members and supports the continued success of Trent University.”

Reflecting a collaborative bargaining process that balanced investments in employees with the University's commitment to long-term financial sustainability, the agreement includes:

• Improvements to key workplace provisions that strengthen the employee experience and support a positive working environment. 

• Enhancements to employee benefits and workplace supports to promote employee well-being and long-term health.

• Across-the-board wage increases in each of the four years.

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Trent Excalibur Send Two Players and a Coach To Represent Canada at 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship

Student-athletes Maddy Baxter, Maggie Cuddy and head coach Jocelyne Lemay of the Trent Excalibur women’s lacrosse program are representing Canada at the 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship in Tokyo, Japan, from July 24 to Aug. 2.

Maddy Baxter. Photo courtesy of Trent University.

Lemay is serving as Team Canada’s manager.

“This is an incredible moment for our championship program," said Nathan McFadden, director of Athletics and Recreation at Trent University. "To have two student-athletes and our head coach representing Canada at this international tournament playing against the best teams and players in the world speaks to the level of high-performance players and standard of excellence within Trent Excalibur women's lacrosse. We're extremely proud of Maddy, Maggie, and Jocelyne. Their determination, passion, and professionalism have been instrumental in shaping our program, and we know they will represent both Canada and Trent with tremendous pride while serving as outstanding global ambassadors for our university.”

Entering her second year in the Nursing program at Trent, Baxter has helped Canada defend its gold-medal standard at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China, captured a silver medal at the 2022 World Championship after recording 15 points (nine goals, six assists) and previously represented Canada at the 2019 U19 World Cup. In 2025, she was named the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Rookie of the Year after helping the team earn an OUA Gold Medal.

“It's taken a lot of dedication, training, and commitment. I am excited to see all that hard work come together and get back on the field with my teammates,” said Baxter. “My experience at Trent has played a big role in preparing me for this opportunity. Competing at a high level, learning from great coaches and being surrounded by supportive teammates have helped me grow both as an athlete and as a person. It's also pretty special to represent Team Canada alongside my head coach and a teammate from Trent. Having familiar faces by my side makes the experience even more special.”

Cuddy helped Team Canada reach the gold medal game at the World Lacrosse U20 Championship in Hong Kong before representing Canada again at the 2025 World Lacrosse Super Sixes. Cuddy will begin her first season with the Trent Excalibur this fall as she starts her Master of Health Care Management at Trent University.

Lemay helped Canada capture the 2019 World Championship title as a player and, after taking over the Excalibur program in 2024, she guided the team to the 2025 OUA Championship and has continued to establish the program as one of Canada's premier university lacrosse teams.

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Trent University Introduces New Tuition Framework For International Ph.D. Candidates

Trent University is introducing a new tuition framework for international Ph.D. candidates that aligns tuition with the domestic out-of-province rate, strengthening the University's ability to recruit exceptional doctoral researchers and supporting Canada's efforts to attract and retain world-leading research talent, announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Trent University.

“International Ph.D. students make invaluable contributions to research and academic life at Trent University,” said Dr. Craig Brunetti, dean of Trent’s School of Graduate Studies. “Their skills and perspectives strengthen scholarship across disciplines, through their own research investigations and funded research positions alongside leading faculty at Trent. This initiative reflects Trent’s commitments to fostering a globally connected research environment and supporting Canada’s talent recruitment initiatives focused on bringing international researchers to the country to advance knowledge and innovation.”

According to Trent, the tuition framework strengthens its ability to participate in national efforts to attract and develop world-leading research talent, including initiatives such as the Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative. It also responds to growing demand for highly qualified professionals across Canada's research and innovation sectors, as Ontario is expected to require more than one million university-educated workers over the next decade, particularly in science, technology and health care. 

Trent is currently home to Ph.D. students from 16 countries. The new tuition framework strengthens the University's ability to attract outstanding scholars from around the world while expanding research capacity across programs including Environmental & Life Sciences, Material Science, Cultural Studies, Psychology Canadian Studies, Indigenous Studies and Interdisciplinary Social Research. 

International doctoral candidates also contribute to Trent's research ecosystem and to Canada-wide priorities. Trent's new international Ph.D. tuition framework helps bring global perspectives to diverse research investigations by making studying in Canada more accessible. This aligns with Canada's efforts through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to attract top doctoral students by eliminating the requirement of a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) and implementing an accelerated processing time for initial study permit applications. 

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Trent University Researchers Awarded Over $3.2 Million for STEM Projects

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded more than $3.27 million to 14 researchers at Trent University.

Photo courtesy of Trent University.

The money comes from the latest round of Discovery Grant research funding.

“These awards reflect Trent University's longstanding strength in scientific research and our extraordinary researchers,” said Dr. Stephanie Rutherford, interim vice-president of Research & Innovation at Trent University. "Trent faculty lead the way in scientific questions with real-world impact, and I am thrilled about their well-deserved recognition.”

NSERC Discovery Grants & Supplements
Total awarded: $2,930,000 over five years, plus $75,000 in Discovery Launch Supplements 

• Dr. Carolyn Baer, Psychology: Uncovering the Structure of Confidence Representations in Childhood

• Dr. Katharine Clark, Mathematics: Robust Model-Based Clustering Methods for Complex Data

• Dr. Huy Dang, Trent School of the Environment: The Ecological and Climate Implications of Rare Earth Elements as Critical Elements

• Dr. Paul Frost, Biology: Lake Stoichiometry in a Changing World

• Dr. Robert Huber, Biology: Lysosomal Enzyme Trafficking in Dictyostelium discoideum

• Dr. Maggie MacPherson, Biology: Quantifying and Explaining Loss of Bird Migration with Global Change

• Dr. Joseph Northrup, Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Program: Drivers and Consequences of Habitat Selection

• Dr. Makhdumabanu Farukali Saiyed, Computing & Information Systems: An Intelligent Framework for Adaptive Cyber Defense and Decision Support in Mission-Critical IoT Networks

• Dr. Peter Sues, Chemistry: Controlling the Secondary Coordination Sphere in Calixpyrrole Systems: Uncovering the Effects of Catalyst Microenvironment on Small Molecule Activation

• Dr. Andrew Vreugdenhil, Chemistry: Developing Sustainable Systems for Adsorption, Isolation and Destruction of PFAS

• Dr. Autumn Watkinson, Trent School of the Environment: Ecological Theory for Predictable Restoration: Stress, Facilitation, and Coexistence in Plant Communities

• Dr. Marguerite Xenopoulos, Biology: Patterns and Drivers of Ecosystem Metabolism in Freshwater Ecosystems

• Dr. Janet Yee, Biology: Gene Expression in Giardia lamblia

NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grants Program
Total awarded: $274,352 

• Dr. Huy Dang, Trent School of the Environment: On-site High-Resolution Greenhouse Gas Emissions Monitoring Station for Environmental and Climate Research

• Dr. Cheryl McKenna Neuman, Trent School of the Environment: Malvern Laser Particle Size Analyzer (LPSA) for Materials Characterization

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Trent University Launches New Master’s Degree In Computer Science to Advance Canada's Technology Expertise

Trent University has launched a new Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science program, providing advanced training and hands-on research experience in fields that are shaping Canada’s digital future, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data science.  

Photo courtesy of Trent University.

“The launch of Trent’s master’s in Computer Science responds to a clear and growing need for highly qualified professionals across Canada,” said Dr. Craig Brunetti, dean of Trent’s School of Graduate Studies. “This program directly supports regional and national priorities for job growth in the digital economy, where demand for skilled talent continues to outpace supply. Trent has strengths in applied research, personalized graduate training and a commitment to integrating computing investigations with real-world contexts. The degree ensures that graduates are prepared to be leaders in shaping the future of technology and contribute to Canadian initiatives like the AI for All strategy.”

Welcoming its first cohort this September, the new Computer Science M.Sc. builds on Trent’s established undergraduate programs in Computer Science and Data Analytics. All of which feature faculty expertise and research in artificial intelligence, software engineering, cybersecurity, data science and computational modelling.

According to Trent, this further leverages Trent’s existing graduate research capacity and expertise in the Applied Modelling & Quantitative Methods program, supporting opportunities for advanced interdisciplinary computational research.  

“Research in Computer Science has defined and will continue to define how we work, play and communicate,” said Dr. Brian Patrick, chair and associate professor in the Department of Computer Science. “Over the short time of only a few decades, e-commerce, social media, data analytics and artificial intelligence, among other branches of computer science, have all had a major impact on how we conduct our day-to-day lives.” 

As part of the two-year program, M.Sc. students will complete a thesis project under the supervision of faculty experts. Students will be able to explore emerging topics such as intelligent systems, natural language processing, software testing, database systems, algorithms, cybersecurity and AI applications in software engineering, according to Trent University.

The program emphasizes hands-on application of advanced computing methods, including collaboration with industry partners on research questions, as well as theoretical depth and analysis and opportunities to present their work at sector conferences.

“With the launch of this program, the Department of Computer Science is helping more students from Canada and around the world embark on an exciting path forward and contribute to defining the digital future,” said Patrick.

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Tentative Agreement Reached Between Trent University and Employees’ Union

Negotiating teams for Trent University and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union have reached a tentative settlement on a new collective agreement.

Photo courtesy of Trent University.

According to a press release, both sides have agreed to recommend the tentative settlement to their respective parties.

Union members are being provided information regarding a meeting to ratify the agreement. The settlement is also subject to ratification by the University’s Board of Governors.

Tentative agreement details will be released through joint communiques after ratification.

OPSEU represents over 520 employees at Trent University.

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