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Our heartfelt congratulations to our new alumni who had their accomplishments celebrated at this week’s convocation ceremony. With their degrees now in hand, these new alumni are ready to make meaningful contributions to the world’s most pressing challenges. From tackling climate change and shaping sustainable cities to safeguarding natural environments and forging unique partnerships, we are confident they are ready to take on the world — and make it better.

Join us in celebrating the outstanding undergraduate students who have received awards for their academic achievements: Eloise Fan, Neha Lal, Sophia Armstrong, Harry Cheung, Ricardo Dabydeen, Ben DePetris, Salma Ibrahim, Jason Simrak and Alex Walton. Kudos, award winners!

As part of their final capstone course, Environment and Business students, Lina Wilson, Cove Young, Sarah Fencott, and Megan Aucoin, developed a best practices final report to support the creation of a reconciliation action plan for the Faculty of Environment.

Dr. Simon Courtenay is retiring after a distinguished career advancing aquatic research, education, and environmental governance. His leadership, mentorship, and service have left a lasting impact on SERS, the Faculty of Environment, and beyond.

Canada is undergoing more frequent, severe, and longer wildfire seasons. These extreme fires can be difficult to manage, and as they approach communities, they become increasingly costly, having negative impacts on human health, industry, and releasing significant amounts of carbon into the atmosphere.

Third-year Knowledge Integration students showcased their final museum-style projects touching on reimagining the future of our health and society.  

Dr. Daniel Scott, professor and research chair in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management, has been named a University Professor. Conferred by the University of Waterloo, this rare and prestigious recognition celebrates professors of international acclaim for their exceptional scholarly contributions.

Our 11th annual ENVigorate festival has wrapped up. Let’s look back at the highlights of exploring climate optimism as a community. 

Dr. Susan Elliott in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management has been recognized for her excellence in graduate student supervision. As a mentor, advisor, role model, humanist, and strategist, she brings exceptional energy and ingenuity to her work. Congratulations, Dr. Elliott

We are thrilled to share that Natasha Serrao, PhD candidate in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, was selected as a finalist in the 2025 SSHRC’s Storytellers Challenge! The SSHRC challenges postsecondary students nationwide to demonstrate, in up to three minutes or 300 words, how their research is positively impacting our lives, our world, and our future.