Information session

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am EST (GMT -05:00)

Making a Difference: Exploring International Development Opportunities

Discover the benefits of academic volunteering and learnÌýhow to makeÌýa difference inÌýfurthering your research, teaching and learning experiences while contributing to international development.ÌýÌý

Join us for a presentation fromÌý (AWB) and Ìý(EWB)Ìýfor International Education Week and learn about their international development work and how you can get involved. This event will feature experiences and insights from AWB and EWBÌýand will feature volunteers who have contributed to educational initiatives worldwide. Whether you're a faculty member considering volunteering or a studentÌýinterested in the impact of global education, this event promises to offer valuable perspectives and inspiration. ÌýAll are welcome!ÌýÌý

Presenters:

Corrie Young, Associate Executive Director, Academics Without Borders
Dr. Kevin Pitts, AWB volunteer & Professor (retired) of Teaching and Learning at Seneca College
Dr. Colleen Willard, AWB volunteer & Professor Emerita of Education at Wilfrid Laurier University
LaurelÌýPierroz-Wong, President of UW Engineers Without Borders chapterÌý

Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

IEW 2023 - Careering Around the World!

Interested in elevating your career to the international stage? Come and join the Centre for Career Development to discover ways to integrate international experiences into your career path while testing your knowledge with a fun trivia session. To celebrate International Education Week, the Centre for Career Development is excited to offer international treats and snacks for all participants to enjoy!

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 10:00 am - 10:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) presentationÌýby Dr. Klaus Rümmele

À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ International is pleased to be hostingÌýDr. Klaus Rümmele, Head of International Affairs Business Unit, from our valued partner university, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).Ìý

Dr. Rümmele will provide a brief introduction to KIT.ÌýThe format will be a presentation of approximately 20 minutes followedÌýby 40 minutes of Q-and-A and informal discussion.

This session will potentially be of interest to many in the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ community, including those who want to learn more about:

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 6:00 am - 7:30 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Interdependencies of SDGs - examining carbon systems

This webinar aims to showcase some ways in which Peking University is working towards the SDGs, and the importance of interdisciplinarity. Prof Jie Song will Chair, focusing on topics such as aligning climate change mitigation and clean air policies to maximise health co-benefits; and decarbonising energy conversion by using CO2.

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 8:00 am - 9:30 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Delivering social impact through transformative community engagements

This webinar will examine the role and responsibility business schools have in delivering meaningful social impact in meeting the SDGs. With a focus on social justice and inclusion, Armand Bam will explore through presentation and interviews examples of successful community partnerships and student engagements at the University of Stellenbosch Business School.

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 8:00 am - 9:30 am EST (GMT -05:00)

Our sustainable development journey, and the future strategy of Universities

Integrating sustainable development into the university's operations requires systematic and long-term work with leadership and commitment from employees. An important issue is how the faculty and the administration can work together to strengthen the integration of sustainable development into the organization and the mission.

Drawing upon experiences from the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ – one of Canada’s leading higher education institutions – speakers will discuss the roles that partnerships play in advancing the SDGs.