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    New admissions bursaries for students starting in fall 2026 at Laurier's Brantford or Milton campus.

    New admissions bursaries for students starting in fall 2026 at Laurier's Brantford or Milton campus.

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    Laurier UX students showcase smart-city solutions.

    Laurier UX students showcase smart-city solutions.

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    Laurier researchers on the road in 2025.

    Laurier researchers on the road in 2025.

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    Laurier community generously supports university partnerships, local initiatives in 2025.

    Laurier community generously supports university partnerships, local initiatives in 2025.

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    Laurier partners with Stratford Festival on new immersive musical theatre course.

    Laurier partners with Stratford Festival on new immersive musical theatre course.

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    Inside the crime lab: Laurier Brantford students dive into forensic science.

    Inside the crime lab: Laurier Brantford students dive into forensic science.

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    Aaron Williams named winner of prestigious Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction.

    Aaron Williams named winner of prestigious Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction.

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    Leaders gather at Laurier symposium to explore the university of the future.

    Leaders gather at Laurier symposium to explore the university of the future.

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    Laurier Milton Engineering degree puts student success at the centre of software innovation.

    Laurier Milton Engineering degree puts student success at the centre of software innovation.

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    Laurier Scholars Award recognizes high-achieving students through prestigious entrance scholarship.

    Laurier Scholars Award recognizes high-achieving students through prestigious entrance scholarship.

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    Laurier alum Cole Jones builds e-commerce platform to help farmers boost sales, cut waste.

    Laurier alum Cole Jones builds e-commerce platform to help farmers boost sales, cut waste.

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    Golden Hawk Honey brings home the gold in regional competition.

    Golden Hawk Honey brings home the gold in regional competition.

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    Steve MacNeil honoured for transformational teaching practices with 3M National Teaching Fellowship.

    Steve MacNeil honoured for transformational teaching practices with 3M National Teaching Fellowship.

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    Student shares personal triumphs, traumas in new memoir, 'The Boy Who Refused to Die.'

    Student shares personal triumphs, traumas in new memoir, 'The Boy Who Refused to Die.'

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    Canada Research Chair in Global Adversity and Well-Being renewed for Professor Bree Akesson.

    Canada Research Chair in Global Adversity and Well-Being renewed for Professor Bree Akesson.

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    Deciphering the brain: Building understanding of the body's most complex organ.

    Deciphering the brain: Building understanding of the body's most complex organ.

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    Software Engineering Now at Laurier Milton

    Laurier Milton continues to grow, offering students the opportunity to study close to home while preparing for the careers of tomorrow. With expanded programs, including the newly launched Software Engineering degree welcoming its first cohort in fall 2026, students benefit from personalized learning, strong faculty mentorship, and hands-on opportunities. 

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    Building a Thriving Future

    Laurier is a driver of economic growth and social wellbeing in Southwestern Ontario. The Social and Economic Impact Report, led by Higher Education Strategy Associates in 2024/25, quantifies Laurier’s far-reaching impact on communities, local economies, and the lives of our alumni.

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    Economic Outlook 2026: The Era of Uncertainty

    Join us for the 35th edition of Economic Outlook on Feb. 11. This free event brings together leading voices from academia and industry to explore what economic uncertainty means for Canada and beyond.

    Spring Open Houses

    Save the date for our 2026 spring open houses in Waterloo on March 7, in Brantford on March 28 and in Milton on May 2. Join us to experience life at Laurier: take a campus tour, chat with faculty and current students and discover all the Golden Hawk community has to offer.

    Attend a Varsity Game

    Cheer our Golden Hawks to victory! With 22 varsity teams – including baseball, basketball, curling, football, hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, swimming and more – there’s a sport for every fan. Explore the Laurier Athletics Calendar to browse upcoming games and events.

    Music Concert Calendar

    Laurier's Faculty of Music hosts more than 100 public concerts, recitals, workshops and other community events every year. Explore music performances and events.

     

    Events Calendar

    • 28

      Jan

      Careers in Research Panel - Learn form Laurier Alumni

      5 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

    • 29

      Jan

      P4E Job Fair - Brantford Bus Registration Deadline

      12 A.M. - 12 A.M.

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    • 29

      Jan

      Gryphon Piano Trio & Nordic Voices - Guest Artist Series

      7:30 P.M. - 9 P.M.

      Maureen Forrester Recital Hall

    • 30

      Jan

      Student Recital: Winds, Brass & Percussion

      NOON - 1 P.M.

      Maureen Forrester Recital Hall

    • 30

      Jan

      Chamber Music Masterclass with Gryphon Trio

      1 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.

      Maureen Forrester Recital Hall

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