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
How a Carleton Grad’s AI Experiment Opened New Doors
When Joe (Beiqiao) Hu arrived at Carleton University in 2024, he wasn’t just pursuing a graduate degree, he had three goals in mind: improve his…
Follow the Money: Carleton PhD Grad Helps Combat Illicit Financing
If you want to really understand somebody, take a close look at how they spend their money. The same thinking applies to state and non-state…
Carleton Alum Explores the ‘Open World’ in L.A.
In an open-world video game, players navigate a non-linear environment, choosing which objectives to pursue. Unlike, say, Super Mario, in which the goal is basically…
Angelique Francis’ Path from Student to Award-Winning Artist
Angelique Francis was seven years old the first time she sang in front of an audience. She didn’t know it then, but music would come…
Meet the Carleton Alum Telling Ottawa’s 200-Year Story
Nestled between Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal Locks sits the Bytown Museum, dedicated to sharing the history of the region — as unceded Anishinaabe…
Empowering Canadian SMEs to Compete with E-Commerce Giants
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada, selling online has become essential to survival. But the platforms that offer access to millions of customers…
University News
Carleton news, announcements and official updates
What’s Open and Closed: Civic Holiday
Carleton University is officially closed for the Civic Holiday on Monday, Aug. 3 and will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Some facilities continue to operate …
Carleton Experts Available: New U.S. Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating his trade war against Canada, imposing 50-per-cent tariffs on a range of goods to allegedly hit back at Ottawa for retaliating …
Carleton Researchers Secure $7.5 Million in SSHRC Partnership Grants
Three Carleton University-led research initiatives have been awarded Partnership Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), bringing $7.5 million in federal funding …
Carleton Experts Available: Ontario Wildfires
Wildfires continue to burn and move quickly in northern Ontario, creating air quality issues and forcing thousands from their homes. Carleton experts are available to …
Three Carleton Community Members Appointed to the Order of Canada
Three Carleton University community members have been named to the Order of Canada. These exceptional leaders have been recognized for their leadership and contributions which have positively impacted the lives of numerous Canadians. The newest Carleton community …
What’s Open and Closed: Canada Day
Carleton University is officially closed on July 1 for Canada Day. Some facilities continue to operate throughout the holiday, with reduced hours in some cases. Dining Services On June 30, there will be …
Expert Perspectives
Opinion pieces from Carleton faculty and PhD candidates featured in The Conversation Canada
Donald Trump’s ‘Art of the Deal’ Means Reneging on Them. That’s Why Canada Cannot Capitulate
Donald Trump’s administration has announced plans for fresh tariffs on hundreds of Canadian goods. Covering close to $28 billion in goods, and with none of…
Some Tropical Butterflies Live Surprisingly Long Lives. Is It Their High-Protein Diet?
Butterflies are charismatic, colourful and cherished around the world. One of the most diverse groups of insects, with more than 19,000 described species, they inspire…
Rapidly Thawing Permafrost Is Acidifying Streams Across North America
Streams are abruptly acidifying and turning orange or milky-white across vast regions of North America’s northwest. This is caused by permafrost thaw — an outcome…
Car-Free Streets Reduce Noise and Air Pollution. More Cities Should Have Them
Every summer, cities around the world host car-free days and temporarily pedestrianize streets. Following their success elsewhere in the world, temporary pedestrianized streets are becoming…
The U.S. Narrowly Upheld Birthright Citizenship. What About Canada?
The United States Supreme Court recently struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to limit birthright citizenship for children based on their parents’…
Want To Be a Better Reader? Here’s How To Practise Active Reading
If you’re part of Gen Z, chances are you rely on social media for news and current events. And if you’re under 30, you’re more…