Lecture

Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Monday, February 12, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Thursday, March 7, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Monday, March 18, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Alternative Proteins 101 Lecture Series

The ݮƵ Alt. Protein Project is a student design team focused on engineering the future of food through research, entrepreneurship, and innovation. We are one of Canada’s first chapters of The Good Food Institute (GFI), amongst almost 60 chapters worldwide.

Monday, June 5, 2023 12:00 am - Friday, June 23, 2023 12:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Summer School: Water and Energy Security in a Changing Climate

The University of ݮƵ is pleased to present the 2023Summer School“Water and Energy Security in a Changing Climate”.A Sustainable Futures Initiative, the summer school is hosted bythe Water Institute,the ݮƵ Climate Instituteand theandwill showcase leading-edge research from a wide array of UݮƵ professors at the interface of water, climate, and energy.

Post-secondary institutions face complex issues around health and wellbeing, including the implications surrounding the global COVID-19 pandemic, the climate emergency, and the renewed urgency to address systemic racism for historically racialized communities.

Thursday, November 9, 2017 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

SCI Talks: Transformative Conversations on Climate

Climate change is the pre-eminent global issue of our time, yet many of us still struggle to find the right language, time and place to talk about it. Beyond Crisis is a 1-hour film that models a constructive dialogue on climate change, with over 50 diverse voices spread over 5 chapters.

Thursday, November 2, 2017 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

SCI Talks: Building Sustainability at ݮƵ

What is ݮƵ doing to improve sustainability on campus? What role can students and employees play? Join Mat Thijssen and Sustainable Campus Initiative for a discussion about ݮƵ’s 2016 annual Sustainability Report and the directions of ݮƵ’s first-ever Environmental Sustainability Strategy.

Thursday, October 26, 2017 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

SCI Talks: Working with Purpose - Embedding Sustainability

Meet Simone. Simone helps make food sustainable at Provision Coalition by coordinating strategic planning sessions that help food and beverage manufacturing companies embed sustainability into their strategic plans.

Thursday, October 19, 2017 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

SCI Talks: The Future of CarSharing

Is it possible to live a car-free or less car dependent life? How could that be achieved, and what are your options? Furthermore, what is carsharing, and how does this option fit into your transportation options?

Thursday, October 5, 2017 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

SCI Talks with Jen Novakovich

Join Jen Novakovich from The Eco Well as she takes us through why DIY Beauty is so awesome for anyone looking to be more eco-friendly, learn more about which ingredients work for their own skin type, be empowered about their cosmetic purchase and save money.

Tuesday, April 18, 2017 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Public Lecture: #PowerShiftWR - Transforming Energy in ݮƵ Region

Energy permeates everything we do. From our purchases to our mobility to our homes and workplaces, it is the foundation of a modern economy. But our relationship to energy is changing, caught between technological development, urgent need for climate action, and concern over economic competitiveness.