Upcoming Events
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The TRuST network invites you to attend our next speaker series event on January 28, 2025 at the University of Waterloo. Further details to come.
Past Events
Charting a Course in the Sea of Climate Misinformation
The global climate emergency is the greatest threat to our collective future, and science and research play a critical role in moving us forward with sustainable solutions. From rising urban temperatures and flooding streets, to water bans and poor air quality, we see and feel the effects of our changing climate in our own communities. We want to act, but with so much information and misinformation, how do we know where to start and who to trust?
Join the University of Waterloo and the Waterloo Climate Institute for a conversation on how we find trusted information on climate action in a sea of misinformation. We’ll discuss ways to overcome the confusing and overwhelming options for climate action and build trust in climate science so that we can build resilient communities and live better together.
Conversations on Democracy at a Critical Crossroads in an Era of Disinformation
Join the University of Waterloo in partnership with the Balsillie School of International Affairs for a conversation on how disinformation and misinformation are leading to polarization, voter apathy and a lack of trust in science and our public institutions. We’ll explore how we can earn trust to defend the future of democracy in an era of disinformation.
Conversations on Artificial Intelligence: Should It Be Trusted?
Artificial Intelligence and big data are dramatically transforming the way we work, live and connect. Innovators have begun designing AI solutions to advance society at a rapid pace, but often new technologies bring both promise and risk. How can we trust AI and safeguard society from unintended consequences to ensure a safe and human-centred digital future?
The University of Waterloo in partnership with the Perimeter Institute present the TRuST Scholarly Network’s Conversations on lecture series and join leaders from UWaterloo, Google and NASA to discuss how AI is transforming society and if we should trust these technologies.
TRuST Inaugural Speaker Series Event
Join Nobel Laureate Donna Strickland for a talk on the importance of trust in science and technology. The talk will be followed by a panel discussion with Canada Research Chair Ashley Mehlenbacher, and University of Waterloo's Dean of Engineering Mary Wells.
The session is presented in partnership with CBC Kitchener Waterloo and will be moderated by Craig Norris.
This free community lecture is part of a series, and launches the Trust in Research Undertaken in Science and Technology (TRuST) scholarly network at the University of Waterloo.