Stories and News
Explore the latest stories, research highlights and campus news from across Carleton University.
Carleton Stories
Feature stories highlighting Carleton’s people, ideas and impact
Carleton Researchers Rethink Treatment for Epidermolysis Bullosa
For some children, everyday moments aren’t just routine — they’re a risk. Simple acts like a comforting hug from mom, getting dressed for school or…
Carleton Journalism Alum at the Epicentre of White House News
The Associated Press (AP) is the international gold standard for nonpartisan, fact-based journalism. Since 1846, the American not-for-profit news agency has been a voice of…
From Classroom to Press Box: Launching a Career in Sports Journalism
For many young hockey fans, working as a sports reporter for NHL.com is a dream job. Fourth-year journalism student Zoe Pierce is living that reality,…
Carleton Alum Writes Beautiful Books About Our Shared World
Throughout his life, Julian Hoffman has found himself at a crossroad. Nearing the end of high school in the suburbs east of Toronto, he saw…
Carleton PhD Student Developing Transdiagnostic Tool for Neurodevelopmental Conditions
If parents think their child might be on the autism spectrum, they will typically take them to a clinic for an assessment. A specialist will…
Monitoring Underground Carbon Storage for a Net-Zero Future
As Canada accelerates towards its net-zero climate target, carbon capture and storage (CCS) is emerging as a critical part of the solution. The process captures…
University News
Carleton news, announcements and official updates
Carleton-Led Hub Expands Support for Black Entrepreneurs
Carleton University welcomes the renewed federal support for the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (BEKH) through March 2028, reinforcing the university’s leadership role in advancing research, …
Carleton Faculty Member Named Canada Research Chair in Next-Gen Economics
Carleton University researcher Thomas Russell has been announced as the university’s newest Canada Research Chair (CRC). His innovative research focuses on developing advanced economic models that can …
What’s Open and Closed: Victoria Day
Carleton University is officially closed on Monday, May 18 and reopens on Tuesday, May 19. Some facilities continue to operate throughout Victoria Day; however, with reduced hours in some cases. Dining Services On May …
Carleton Experts Available – Federal Spring Economic Update
The federal Liberals will table their spring economic update today, and Carleton experts are available to comment. If you are interested in speaking with the …
Carleton Researcher Named Canada’s 2026 Frontiers Planet Prize National Champion
Carleton University’s engineering researcher Ahmed Abdulla has been named Canada’s 2026 National Champion by the Frontiers Planet Prize for his research on direct air capture, …
Five Carleton Community Members Named to Ottawa’s 2026 Forty Under 40 List
Five Carleton University community members have been named in Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) and the Ottawa Board of Trade’s 2026 Forty Under 40 list, the …
Expert Perspectives
Opinion pieces from Carleton faculty and PhD candidates featured in The Conversation Canada
How AI-Generated Music Anthems Are Supporting Alberta Separatism
The future of the citizen petition Stay Free Alberta is in question after an Alberta judge ruled it cannot go ahead, although the province plans…
Stem Cells Have Potent Potential for Diabetes Treatment
Humans have around 30 trillion cells in our adult bodies. Amazingly, each of these cells came from a handful of about 100 stem cells in…
Slanguage: When Words Look Like Their Meaning, We Process Them Faster, New Research Reveals
Think about a word that looks like its meaning. For instance, the word bed kind of looks like a bed, with the vertical lines resembling…
New Ontario Water and Sanitation Law Could Pave the Way for the Financialization of Public Water
In November 2025, the Ontario government rushed through new legislation to dramatically restructure public drinking water and wastewater services without any public consultation. The Water…
How To Build Cities for Wildlife, Not Just People – New Research
In central Seoul, South Korea, a motorway once covered a buried urban stream. Today, that same stretch has been uncovered – a process known as…
Will Attendance-Based Grading Improve School Absenteeism
School absenteeism is a major concern across Canada — and beyond. As researchers with the Canadian School Attendance Partnership, we have been exploring this issue…