Overview
We're building a more sustainable future through innovative research.
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ supports many research institutes and centres, with collaboration and interdisciplinary innovation happening across all six faculties. With more than 350 faculty conducting research to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ continues to lead in sustainability research.
Research institutes and groups with a sustainability focus include:
Water Institute
Formed in 2009, the Water Institute coordinates diverse groups of researchers exploring water science, technology, and policy. More than 125 members from all faculties contribute research to issues ranging from aquatic ecology to atmospheric sciences, water governance to toxicology.
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Climate Institute
Founded in 2008, the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Climate Institute (formerly Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change) links researchers from across the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌýto advance understanding of the physical science behind climate change, its natural and human impacts, and approaches to mitigate its effects and adapt to change.
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Complexity and Innovation
Launched in 2010, the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Complexity and Innovation fosters interdisciplinary research on many sustainability-related issues that require complex systems thinking and collaboration. ÌýThey apply complex systems analysis and approachesÌýto compounding problems at the intersection of society, health, and the environment.
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Nanotechnology
WIN exploresÌýscience and engineering at the atomic scale, that is the design, fabrication and exploitation of materials and structures where dimensions are measured in billionths of a meter (10-9Ìým). By taking advantage of the unique phenomena which predominate at the atomic scale, scientists and engineers at WIN are making fundamental breakthroughs, discoveries and innovationsÌýthat will have both local and global impact for all Canadians.Ìý
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics
The À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA) is the world’s leading hub for sustainable aviation and aerospace research, technology, and education. WISA fosters interdisciplinary inquiry, cross-sector partnerships, and experiential learning that builds a sustainable future.
Centre for Pavement and Transportation Technology
Founded in 2005, the Centre for Pavement and Transportation Technology is a partnership between universities, the public sector, and the private sector to find new technologies to manage Canada's infrastructure. ÌýThese include approaches to lengthen theÌýlifespanÌýof infrastructure and re-use of materials in pavement.
Heritage Resources Centre
Established in 1980, the Heritage Resources Centre improves the understanding of natural and human heritage. ÌýThe centre expandsÌýknowledge of heritage planning, encourages collaboration between relevant stakeholders, and provides consultation for many groups.
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Centre for Automotive Research
Founded in 2004, the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Centre for Automotive ResearchÌý(WatCAR) researches new advancements in hybrid and electric vehicles, vehicleÌýlight-weighting, and vehicle automation systems.ÌýWatCARÌýis currently constructing a $10m "Dream Facility" for research that will develop the green cars of the future.
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Social Innovation and Resilience
The À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Social Innovation and Resilience supports collaborative research projects across faculties and universities that generates new knowledge about socialÌýinnovation, including the dynamics of learning, adaptation, and resilience.
