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An important aspect of graduate studies is the opportunity to present your research to an external audience. This allows for the exchange of ideas, industry partnerships, and the potential for future employment. For many graduate students focusing on the physical earth, the 2024 Canadian Geographical Union (CGU) Annual General Meeting (AGU) offered this valuable opportunity.

Albert Jiang, postdoctoral fellow in the School of Environment Enterprise and Development and Department of Systems Design Engineering, has won the prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship to support his research helping small island states adapt to climate change.

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jeffrey Wilson will step in as director of the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED). Join us in welcoming him and thanking the former director, Dr. Neil Craik, for his service. 

Environment celebrated our graduating students at convocation on Tuesday, June 11 and hosted a special ceremony to recognize this year’s students who graduated with outstanding achievements.

Dr. Chantel Markle is named Canada Research Chair in Wildlife Ecohydrology and Global Change. 

Just in time for World Ocean’s Day, Dr. Derek Armitage in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability has co-edited a new book on creating a sustainable future for Canada’s oceans and coasts.  

Several graduating students from the Faculty of Environment have achieved significant milestones. They will be awarded for distinguished academic achievement in their school or department at convocation. Congratulations to our graduating undergraduates and join us in celebrating their accomplishments! 

Bridging the climate talent gap: Reflections from a decade of the Masters of Climate Change program brings to you insights from five climate experts across various sectors in Canada, as they discuss the importance of climate skills in every job for the future of Canada.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced a new online database to help municipalities address gaps in critical climate planning and reporting data. This new tool was made possible thanks to the Municipal Net-Zero Action Research Partnership and Waterloo Climate Institute, led by researchers and staff in or affiliated with the Faculty of Environment. 

To reinforce our campus community’s connection with nature and create opportunities for community building, a new pilot project installed five log benches that seat up to 25 people in the grassy area across from EV3.