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Join our student ambassadors, Le, Sarah, Parima and Arjunn, as they take you on a tour of Laurier's Brantford campus! Visit our academic buildings, lecture halls, study spots, residences, the Laurier Brantford YMCA, and some of our other favourite spots on campus.
Whether you're focusing on business technology, game design, user experience, social work, criminology or community health, Laurier's Brantford campus offers you mission-driven, career-focused programs that will challenge you to engage with the world around you to make it a better place for everyone.
Shaped by its location on the historic Grand River and proximity to the major industrial and consumer markets of North America, Brantford has a thriving business community that is home to several global business operations – but people are drawn to the region for so much more. A healthy arts and culture scene, world-class trails system for walking and biking, and a strong slate of festivals and events make Brantford a vibrant place to call home for residents and students alike.
Get to know some of Laurier Brantford’s spectacular award-winning faculty. Class sizes are small at Laurier Brantford, giving you a great opportunity to work closely with professors and create meaningful connections.
Souvankham Thammavongsa, an instructor in the English program at Laurier’s Brantford campus, won the 2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize for her short story collection, How to Pronounce Knife.
Bruce Gillespie, an associate professor and coordinator of Laurier’s Digital Media and Journalism program, received a Minister’s Award of Excellence for his work keeping Laurier’s Brantford campus connected through a regular podcast, One Market.
Richelle Monaghan was recognized with a Sam Drogo Technology in the Classroom Award for her innovative use of technology to engage undergraduate students studying Human Anatomy and Physiology.
Brantford is approximately a one-hour drive along the QEW and Hwy. 403 from Toronto and the Niagara region. The city has a population of over 97,000 and feels like a small-town community with big-city amenities.
