Two SEED graduate students recognized for contributions to sustainability

Sisir Pradhan – Fish Awards from CGIAR WorldFish

Supervisor: Professor Prateep Nayak

Sisir Pradhan is one of five Ph.D. scholars who received a FISH research grant from WorldFish, which recognizes Ph.D. scholars who are interested in the research of fisheries worldwide. Sisir has been doing research on dried fish value chains and public policy in West Bengal, Odisha and Assam, India. “Despite its importance, work on dried fish value chains continues to focus on financial value creation,” said Sisir. “The objective of this research is to examine if and how a social-ecological systems perspective may offer a comparative advantage to analyse all factors inherent in dried fish value chains in small-scale fisheries contexts.” Congratulations Sisar!

Learn more about the award.

Truzaar Dordi – The Hurst Legacy Award

Supervisor: Professor Olaf Weber

Truzaar Dordi, a Ph.D. candidate in Sustainability Management, is the recipient of this year’s prestigious Hurst Legacy Award, which recognizes those who give back to their community. Truzaar was presented with this award by the Trials Youth Initiative organization for his lifelong commitment to community service and his academic pursuits. Congratulations to Truzaar on this incredible accomplishment!

Learn more about the award (PDF).

**Not only are our students successful in winning awards,  Majid Mirza, a PhD candidate in Sustainability Management at SEED, played a large role in establishing a scholarship, along with several other donors at Conrad Grebel University College, honouring the legacy of Malcolm X. This scholarship will be awarded to a Masters student in the Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS) program who has demonstrated an unapologetic commitment to truth and justice, similar to Malcom X’s legacy of dedication to advancement of racial justice and interfaith harmony. Learn more about the Maclom X PACS Scholarship.**

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