News

February 6, 2018

The Aurora Research Institute will be hosting a presentation by an air quality research team from Environment and Climate Change Canada. ARI has been helping them monitor contaminants in this region.   On October 3 there will be a  public presentation on their work in Canada’s north, titled Contaminants in Arctic Air and Oceans.  For more information […]

February 6, 2018

In honour of International Mountain Day, the Aurora Research Institute and Parks Canada invite you to learn more about Ivvavik National Park: the landscape, the wildlife, the history and the research being carried out there. On Monday, December 11, at 6 PM come join us at ARI (located beside the post office) for a research […]

February 6, 2018

ARI is hosting a research presentation this Thursday, February 8, 2018, at 6 pm. Dr Wayne Horowitz of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has been visiting the region since 2012 as part of his research which links ancient Babylonia with our northern sky and local oral traditions. We’ll have snacks and door prizes, so join us […]

November 21, 2017

The Aurora Research Institute (ARI) of Aurora College is seeking two external members for the Research Advisory Council (RAC), a standing committee of the Aurora College Board of Governors.  If you would like to apply for either of the above opportunities, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your research background and suitability before […]

May 3, 2017

Science Rendezvous – May 13, 2017

Please join us for Science Rendezvous, a nation-wide event that takes science out of the lab and onto the street. We will have numerous demonstrations and activities that integrate science, engineering, technology and human ingenuity. The event offers visitors of all ages a chance to meet with researchers, conduct experiments and, above all, have fun while discovering science in a whole new way. Complete the Science Passport to enter a chance to win one of our exciting prizes!

Event is free, fun for the whole family.

The event will take place at East Three Elementary School on Saturday, May 13th from 11 am-3 pm.

May 3, 2017

Rural and Northern Community Response to Intimate Partner Violence – NWT Research Report  This report shares the findings from a study about intimate partner violence in the NWT that was conducted from 2011 to 2017. In addition, check out the video “Rural and Northern Community Response to Intimate Partner Violence.”  The video is a product of three […]

December 10, 2016

Congratulations to Joel McAlister, the 2016 APECS Canada – ASA Mentor of the Year! Joel is the Senior Instructor in the Aurora Campus Environment and Natural Resources Technology Program. In his time at Aurora College, Joel has graduated over 40 students from this program, many of whom have gone on to careers in research and […]

November 16, 2016

We are proud to announce that Aurora College has been recognized by Research Infosource Inc. as one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges for 2016. Aurora College was ranked #28 among the nation’s top Colleges.  For more information and a complete list please visit www.researchinfosource.com.

November 9, 2016

The deadline to apply for ARI’s Research Assistant and Research Fellowship Programs is approaching, so be sure to get your applications in before January 13, 2017. (Deadline closes at midnight MST). Each year, the Aurora Research Institute provides grants in support of research in the NWT. The purpose is to support local involvement and capacity development […]

September 16, 2015

The digital version of 2014 Compendium of Research in the Northwest Territories is now available on our website. Click here for a link to the digital version. This compendium offers summaries of the NWT Scientific Research licences issued in the Northwest Territories during 2014.  Over the next month, Wildlife Research Permit and Archaeological Permit information will be included.