Lakehead Research and Innovation Week kicks off Saturday

Students and community members alike are invited to explore the future of study during Lakehead University’s annual Research and Innovation Week.

The university is planning a week of keynote speakers, activities and guided tours for all ages. This year’s theme is “Shaping the EvoLUtion” of Lakehead University, showcasing change-making projects that will strengthen community engagement, advance sustainable solutions, foster equity and reconciliation, and drive economic and social innovation.

“We want people to see and experience how Lakehead University is making an impact in their community,” said Dr. Langis Roy, Vice-President Research and Innovation. “Every project, experiment, and study completed by our students and faculty leads to a real-world impact–locally or globally.”

The university says the week of programming has three main goals: facilitate research collaborations, showcase research excellence and raise public awareness about research and its benefits to society.

Here are some dates and events to remember:

• Saturday, Feb. 21: Science Carnival @ Intercity Shopping Centre. First event of the week. Explore science, technology, engineering, health, and social sciences through hands-on activities, interactive booths, and live entertainment.
• Monday, Feb. 23: “Printing the Future” Keynote speech @ Lakehead. Dr. Atif Shamim, tech entrepreneur and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at King Abdullah University in Saudi Arabia, shares a keynote talk on how eco-friendly advances in printable electronics are changing the way we design and use technology in everyday life. Click here to register.
• Thursday, Feb. 26: Open discussion on Indigenous mental health and addiction research @ CASES Atrium. Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Mental Health and Addiction Dr. Chris Mushquash will lead a discussion on how Indigenous community-based research in mental health and addiction can support improvements to systems and services. Click here to attend virtually.
• Friday, Feb. 27: Guided tour of Centennial Botanical Conservatory. Final event of the week. CityStudio will provide the tour in collaboration with the City of Thunder Bay. Staff, faculty, and students share stories of collaboration that helped to shape the vibrant civic space.

There are multiple events planned for each day. To view the full schedule, click here.