Upcoming Events

Sustainability, Pathways to Decarbonization and the Future of Ontario's Energy Systems Speaker:  Dr. Mark Winfield, Professor, Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, Sustainable Energy Initiative Co-Chair, MES and MES/JD Program Coordinator The government of Ontario has committed the province to a $100 billion nuclear construction and reconstruction program. Is this the only path to decarbonization for Ontario? What has current research and modelling told us about the Province's options? Visit the...

MASTERMINDS LECTURE SERIES 2024 This annual lecture series is co-hosted by the UVic Retirees Association and the Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health, with support from the University of Victoria. April 24:  Journey to a Meaningful Second Act  Stephen Tax, PhD will discuss retirement both as a personal journey and as a changing concept in this new century. Register for one or more of these presentations on the registration webpage.  If you...

The Wilder Penfield Lecture at The Neuro hosts "Standing on the Edge of Error: Science in the Age of Artificial Intelligence"  by Sir Nigel Shadbolt, Principal, Jesus College, Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford, UK. This lecture will reflect on what makes the scientific method so powerful, how it has transformed our world, and how it has been informed, enriched, and made possible by accomplishments in engineering. Discussion will also include  the most recent manifestation of this marriage of science and engineering –...

The U of Manitoba Centre on Aging host their 41st Spring Research Symposium on the University of Manitoba Fort Garry campus.  The Symposium will also be streamed live online.  It is free to attend, but registration is required. Take part in a Dialogue on aging as you hear about the current topics in aging from Centre Research Affiliates. This year's presenters will include: Dr. Amine Choukou, Associate professor, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy, University of Manitoba Dr. Rachel Herron,...

The 2024 CURAC national conference will be hosted by the University of Waterloo Retirees Association, Waterloo, Ontario.  The theme is Thriving in Retirement.  The conference will offer critical tips, tools, and advice to help you make the best of your retirement years. From the welcome reception Wednesday evening until lunch on Friday, you’ll enjoy informative presentations, hearty food and refreshments, and ample opportunity to socialize with friends old and new. Registration is now open.  Visit the...