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We believe our students make Lakehead University different. We believe that our students want an innovative comprehensive university where they have the highest chance of success. We believe that our students have the passion and drive to realize their dreams and succeed. We believe that our students want the intellectual freedom to pursue the unconventional. We believe in the diversity that comes

from our students of many cultures and many nations. We believe that our students are passionate about both their own individuality and their communities. We believe in our students.

Orientation Week at Lakehead is officially underway! 🥳The university is buzzing with new faces, fresh connections, and t...
09/04/2026

Orientation Week at Lakehead is officially underway! 🥳

The university is buzzing with new faces, fresh connections, and the excitement of starting a brand new chapter. It’s the perfect time to get involved, meet your future study partners (and lifelong friends), and start making Lakehead feel like home.

Whether you’re joining us in Tbay, Orillia, or Barrie, we’re so excited to finally meet our newest Thunderwolves. 💙

08/30/2026

We’ve loved chatting with our incoming Thunderwolves and hearing what they’re looking forward to most. We can’t wait to welcome you all and watch those answers become real experiences.💙

Once you’re here, Lakehead Life Thunder Bay / Lakehead Life Orillia has you covered with events, important dates, supports, and all things student life. 🐺🫶

08/28/2026

September is NEXT WEEK🫨

The excitement is REAL! 🐺🎓 See you soon, future Thunderwolves!

Lakehead undergraduate student Mateo Velasco Alva recently travelled to New York to help lead a global Model UN conferen...
08/27/2026

Lakehead undergraduate student Mateo Velasco Alva recently travelled to New York to help lead a global Model UN conference, bringing together more than 2,000 students from around the world.

He spent the week moderating debates on climate change and plastic pollution, working with international delegates, and getting a behind the scenes look at diplomacy.

Pretty cool stuff, Mateo. 👏

📚 Read the full story here - https://loom.ly/GBNKS6g

08/26/2026

Your journey is right around the corner! 🐺💙

The excitement is REAL🤠 See you in September 🫶

ICYMI: Last Thursday, we officially opened the doors to the Lakehead University Barrie STEM Hub! 👐We’re now getting read...
08/24/2026

ICYMI: Last Thursday, we officially opened the doors to the Lakehead University Barrie STEM Hub! 👐

We’re now getting ready to welcome all of our incoming students this September and see them bring this space to life! 🐺

💡📖 Read the full story: https://loom.ly/LqnsMO8

08/21/2026

The Blue & Gold Spirit Contest is officially closed! 📸✨ A huge thank you to all our incoming students who entered and to our amazing local sponsors in Thunder Bay, Orillia, and Barrie for making this happen. See you all in September! WOO!

08/14/2026

Maybe we should have been more specific😅

What’s your favourite spot?😎☕ 🏋️‍♂️ 🌼

Can you guess the Lakehead program from the emojis? 🤔There are more than 65 undergraduate programs to choose from, so do...
08/12/2026

Can you guess the Lakehead program from the emojis? 🤔

There are more than 65 undergraduate programs to choose from, so don't worry if a few of these stump you. 😅

Lakehead researchers have secured more than $2.7 million in NSERC funding to support groundbreaking research that will h...
08/06/2026

Lakehead researchers have secured more than $2.7 million in NSERC funding to support groundbreaking research that will help protect our communities and our environment. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

From improving fire safety in mass timber buildings to protecting biodiversity in northwestern Ontario's forests, this research is driving real world solutions while creating opportunities for students to learn alongside leading researchers.

📚 Read more about this year's funded projects here - https://loom.ly/oMj81hA

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