Nipissing University celebrates Impact of Research

This March, Nipissing University is proud to celebrate Research Month, highlighting faculty and student research across a wide range of disciplines, including STEM, humanities, and social sciences.

Through a variety of engaging events, both the university community and the public will have the opportunity to explore innovative ideas, support emerging scholars, and recognize the value of research in shaping our world.

Research Month begins with NU360 Speaker Night on Tuesday, March 4 at 6 p.m. at the NUSU Student Centre, where faculty researchers share their work through short, engaging, TED-style talks. This event offers a unique glimpse into the distinct research happening at Nipissing University.

This year’s topics will include:

• Resisting Evil in The Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter
  – Dr. Sarah Winters
• ‘70 is the new 30’: Exploring biomechanical changes across adulthood
  – Dr. Alison Schinkel-Ivy
• Tackling Addiction: Supporting frontline clinicians with insights from the lab
  – Dr. Andrew Weeks
• Cross-Border Activities in Uganda: Global Health Security and Equity Implications
  – Dr. Morris Komakech
• Lawyers, Guns, and Money (and Historians)
  – Dr. Nathan Kozuskanich

More events will take place later in the month, including the 18th annual Undergraduate Research Conference (UGRC) from Friday, March 28 to Saturday, March 29. Showcasing the diverse research of undergraduate students across the arts, humanities, social sciences, health, and sciences, the UGRC provides an opportunity for students to share their work with peers, faculty, and the wider community. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Kirsten Greer, professor of history and geography at Nipissing University and Canada Research Chair in Global Environmental Histories and Geographies. The keynote address will take place in the Nipissing Theatre in the main building at 6 p.m. on Friday.

The 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition will conclude Research Month on Tuesday, April 1 at 3 p.m. in the Nipissing Small Cafeteria (A246). This showcase highlights the diversity of graduate student research as participants deliver engaging three-minute presentations that make their complex work accessible to a broad audience.

“At Nipissing University, research is driven by curiosity, innovation, and a commitment to making a difference,” said Dr. Barbi Law, Associate Vice-President, of Research, Innovation and Graduate Studies. “Research Month is not only an opportunity to learn about faculty research but also a chance to showcase the research being conducted by our students. As a small university, we take pride in offering undergraduate students unique opportunities to be deeply engaged in research.”

Whether you're a student, faculty member, or a member of the North Bay community, Research Month offers a unique opportunity to explore groundbreaking ideas, connect with researchers, and experience the impact of discovery firsthand. Everyone is welcome to come out, explore new ideas, and engage in conversations that spark curiosity and discovery.

For more information about Research Month events, visit www.nipissingu.ca/researchmonth or contact the Office of Research, Innovation and Graduate Studies via email at officegsr@nipissingu.ca