Research

This is a call to those who believe momentous change requires unrestrained curiosity, game-changing innovation, and consequential research. 

The Campaign for Momentous Change will bolster research and Trent’s immense capacity to enact change by supporting ground-breaking solutions, investing in exceptional scholars, and envisioning state-of-the-art spaces and instrumentation. 

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MOMENTOUS IMPACT THROUGH RESEARCH 

Trent researchers believe that to truly bring about momentous change, we need broad collaboration, the ability to harness our imagination and creativity, and sometimes the unravelling of our own belief systems.

It requires asking big questions about our past and examining the minutiae to build a brighter tomorrow. 

The Campaign for Momentous Change will bolster research and Trent’s immense capacity to enact change by supporting groundbreaking solutions, investing in exceptional scholars, and envisioning state-of-the-art spaces and instrumentation. 

Investing in research at Trent will accelerate our research discoveries and innovations from ideas to momentous impact.

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Research Centres: Fostering a Vibrant Intellectual Community

We know momentous change happens when the brightest minds come together to address complex challenges.  

Trent University has a long-standing tradition of inter- and transdisciplinary research collaboration, supported by our various research institutes, centres and groups.  

Our institutes, centres and groups bring together game-changing talent and ideas to propel societies forward.  This collaboration with national and international entities inspires a diversity of research that crosses scholarly disciplines and bolsters the involvement of students in research. 

With your support, we can continue to facilitate research collaborations and attract exemplary scholars to Trent. Together we can create more opportunities for researchers to cluster together in areas of mutual interest and curiosity. 

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Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation Centre: Supporting early-stage ideation  

We believe momentous change happens when students embrace an entrepreneurial spirit for seeking positive change.

Students need opportunity and skills to help them explore ideas beyond the classroom, take calculated risks and make a meaningful impact on the world. 

Trent is launching an Ideas Incubation and training space on the Symons Campus – with outreach to all campuses – where creative academic and entrepreneurial collaboration will drive discovery and innovation for a sustainable future. 

With your support, we can assist students in their idea formation, their innovation leadership skills training, and in building a case for their start-up and spinout ventures. 

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