The principal of the University of Strathclyde Sir Jim McDonald and president of the University of Waterloo, Dr. Feridun Hamdullahpur, invited paper/abstract submissions for the first virtual research colloquium. The colloquium provided an interactive space for graduate students from each University to present to international scholars in the field.
Graduate students received constructive feedback from international scholars and were also offered an opportunity to be part of international research clusters that enhance research collaborations between the two institutes. The colloquium was for graduate students at any stage in their journey. Both presidents committed to the possibility of funding post-doctoral fellowship opportunities to keep collaborations going.
There were up to $500 awards for the best papers.
Research Areas
- Quantum Technologies
- Nuclear Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- Digital Health
- Sustainable Energy
Features
Students had to participate in a research paper presentation where they had to communicate their research in 10-20 minutes, followed by 10-15 minutes of discussion and feedback.