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"In our always changing world,Ìýwe must continue to be bold and unconventional as we help shape a better future for humanity and the planet."
- VIVEK GOEL, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
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JoinÌýNobel Laureate Donna Strickland for a talk on the importance of trust in science and technology.Ìý The talk will be followed by a panelÌýdiscussion with Canada Research Chair Ashley Mehlenbacher, and University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ'sÌýDean of Engineering, Mary Wells.Ìý
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Join the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ in partnership with the Perimeter Institute for the TRuST Scholarly Network’sÌýConversations onÌýlecture series where technology leaders from UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Google and NASA will discuss how AI is transforming society and if we should trust these technologies.Ìý
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International Women’s Day is a celebration of the achievements of women. It is an opportunity to recognize the exceptional women faculty, students and staff at our institution. This day also serves as a reminder of the work we still need to do to accelerate equity for women in our community and society
Hear from President and Vice-Chancellor, Vivek Goel and incoming Vice-President, University Relations, Eleanor McMahon, along with an uplifting and inspiring panel of UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ students, staff and alumni.ÌýÌý
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Join theÌýUniversity of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, in partnership withÌýMaRS, to connect with some of the world’s leading experts on sustainable aviation, electric vehicles, autonomous technologies,Ìýclean energy,Ìýand urban planning to reimagine the future of local and global transportation.Ìý
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Hear from University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's President and Vice-Chancellor Vivek Goel alongside campus thought leaders as they discuss our changing technological, societal, and economic futures and the implications for research, teaching and engagement.
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Be inspired by University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ students, alumni, and staff who are engaged in local and international community initiatives that aim to address barriers to Black flourishing or create opportunities for it. Ìý
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The talk was moderated by Josette Lafleur, multimedia journalist and associate producer, CBC Kitchener-À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.
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