On Monday, October 17 a group of University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ graduate students met to discuss "What do we as an institution aspire to become by our 100thÌýanniversary in 2057?," as part of the President'sÌýÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ at 100 consultations. The students applied to be part of the discussionÌýandÌýwere chosenÌýbased on which futures framework they most identified with, as well as their status as a student (PhD, master's, program, terms to completion, etc.).Ìý All students were briefed on theÌýÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ at a 100 discussion paperÌý(pdf).ÌýÌý
With a wide variety of students from varied backgrounds, the conversation was engaging as the discussion focused on these specific themes:
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Societal futures
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Technological futures
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Sustainable futures
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Health futures
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Economic futures
Ideas were notedÌýand shared via brief presentations for the President, by each group. The President's Office will use the information from these consultations, along with ongoing dialogue with the university community to create a plan for the University's vision at 100.Ìý Interested in having yourÌýsay?Ìý Submit your feedback using theÌýÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ at 100 Feedback form.Ìý