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The School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) is pleased to recognize 15 new graduates of the Masters of Environmental Studies in Sustainability Management, and 14 new graduates of the PhD in Sustainability Management for the 2025 academic year. The following theses were completed, orally defended and are now publicly available on the University’s thesis depository.

Located on the University of Waterloo’s north campus, the David Johnston Research + Technology Park is one of Canada’s largest, most successful innovation districts. 

As climate risks intensify and demand for a resilient financial system grow, aligning academic research with initiatives driven by the business and financial sector has become crucial. To help advance our understanding and solutions, the Institute for Sustainable Finance (ISF) has announced Dr. Julie Bernard as one of this year’s research fellows.

In recent news, Juan Moreno-Cruz, a professor in the Faculty of Environment’s SEED department, was featured in Canada's National Observer, speaking about the impact of Lithium-ion batteries on battery storage.

Please join us on Tuesday, December 2 for the SEED Graduate Seminar held in EV3-4327 or via TEAMS.

In recent news, Gurpreet Singh, a PhD Candidate in Sustainability Management, was featured for their work on the environmental impacts of space activity. 

The number of satellites within Earth’s orbit has greatly increased since 2020, which has led to better broadband connectivity and enhanced Earth observation capabilities. However, this rapid expansion of satellites brings challenges over increased light pollution, increased radio frequency interference, disruptions to circadian rhythms and disruptions to traditional celestial navigation systems.

As Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 begins, we’re spotlighting 10 standout entrepreneurs from the University of Waterloo — students and alumni who are challenging norms, redefining industries and building a better future. These innovators are not only making waves in their respective fields but are also setting the pace for what’s next for society, health, technology, the economy and sustainability. 

The SEED department would like to congratulate Kwaku Twum (PhD in progress), founder of Mapkot, for his accomplishments. 

Interested in reading the full article, please check out 10 Waterloo entrepreneurs to watch

Congratulations to Juan Moreno-Cruz, a professor in the Faculty of Environment’s SEED department, on their findings on AI's energy usage. Contrary to popular belief, new research finds that the use of artificial intelligence has a minimal effect on global greenhouse gas emissions and may actually benefit the environment and the economy.

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