Challenge What’s Possible
At Carleton University, we know that solving big problems demands that we challenge conventional modes of thinking and doing, and imagine new possibilities. We believe that by working together, we can design a better future.
We have grown to become one of the most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and growth, forging real partnerships to create research and education that tackles tough, complex challenges and improves lives. Discover these stories of innovative, inclusive and sustainable impact.

New Research Suggests Link Between Contaminants And Diabetes
Chemicals found in clothing, cookware, furniture & pesticides among the reasons
Health and Wellness | 3 min. read
Right now, nearly one in three Canadians—11 million people—are living with diabetes or prediabetes, and the numbers are on the […]
Tags: Health

Preparing for Space Travel
No longer science fiction, research project examines how humans live in space
Technology for Good | 3 min. read
As long-distance space travel transforms from a science fiction fantasy to a near-future reality, humanity is faced with a complex challenge: Can people socially and culturally adapt to and survive spending years hurtling across the universe in a contained, artificial space?
Tags: Technology

Research, Innovation & COVID-19
Uncovering the Universe’s Secrets and Driving Real-World Applications at CERN
Technology for Good | 4 min. read
For nearly seven decades, CERN—the European Organization for Nuclear Research, based in Geneva—has been at the forefront of world-changing innovations, […]
Tags: Technology

Paging Dr. Robot
Using Medical Robots to Reduce Risks for Health-Care Workers
Technology for Good | 3 min. read
The robot wheels into the hospital room of a patient who is coughing and feverous—symptoms typically associated with COVID-19 or a number of other contagious illnesses.
Tags: Health, Technology