15th Annual Research & Innovation Awards of Excellence

This special event will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm in Lakehead University's Agora. During the reception, we will celebrate Lakehead's outstanding researchers and students. We will also acknowledge the contributions made by our valued research partners and sponsors.

You are also invited to attend last year's Distinguished Researcher Talk by Dr. Michel Beaulieu, Department of History titled "Canada's Last Big Vision, and Forgotten, Prime Minister"; the talk will take place from 3:00pm - 4:00pm in the Senate Chambers just prior to the Awards of Excellence Reception. Read more

There are many other events, public talks and research showcases taking place during Research & Innovation Week, including interactive displays on Saturday, February 29 at Intercity Shopping Centre. View here

Thank you for your continued support of research and innovation at Lakehead University.

Dr. Andrew P. Dean

Vice-President, Research and Innovation

Lakehead University

15th Annual Research and Innovation Week Awards of Excellence

List of awards to be presented at this year’s event:

-Building Research Capacity Award - Community Engaged Research Award - Distinguished Researcher Awards - Graduate Student Research Excellence Award - Graduate Student Conference Poster Winners - Indigenous Partnership Research Award - Lakehead University Innovation Awards - Postdoctoral Fellow Poster Awards - Senate Research Committee Contributions to Research Awards - Three-Minute Thesis Awards

EVENT FAQ's

What is the dress code? Business Casual Attire

Will there be refreshments? There will be complimentary appetizers, non-alcoholic punch, tea & coffee. There will be a CASH bar available.

May I bring a guest? Yes, please feel free to bring a guest. However, we WILL require you to register your guest, as this is a catered event.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Printed tickets are NOT required, we will have a registration manifest at the door.

What are my parking options upon arriving at the Lakehead campus? Please follow the event signage to the parking area upon entering the campus via the Oliver Road and Balmoral Street entrances. Parking is COMPLIMENTARY for this event using code LU7583.