Past Events

The Scholar's Hub at York University hosts a webinar entitled "Drinking water management in Nunavut". Dr. Stephanie Gora, Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, will discuss the basics of drinking water provision and drinking water safety in remote Arctic communities in Nunavut as well as the challenges and opportunities for innovation in these water systems. Visit the seminar page to register.

The Scholar's Hub at York University is hosting a webinar entitled "Welcome to Toronto! (no vacancies available): International students in the Canadian housing crisis"

Registration for the Winter 2025 Afternoon Lectures Series is now open, and continues until January 1st at 6 pm.  The cost is $55 for an 8-lecture series.  This lecture series runs weekly from January 8 to February 26  and will focus on The Energy Spectrum: Sources, Impacts, and Innovations.

Registration for the Winter 2025 Morning Lectures Series is now open, and continues until January 1st at 6 pm.  The cost is $55 for an 8-lecture series. 

The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal is hosting a Health & Wellness talk entitled: Falls Prevention The speaker is Dr. Marla Beauchamp, Physical Therapist and Canada Research Chair in Mobility, Aging and Chronic Disease at McMaster.

The Globe and Mail presents: Protecting Canadian public institutions: navigating a complex threat environment. Canada’s MUSH sector (municipalities, universities, school boards, and hospitals) store highly sensitive information, making them a prime target for cybercriminals. Coupled with a lack of the resources required to adequately protect themselves, this makes them particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Join The Globe and Mail for a webcast on what can be done to mitigate cybersecurity risks within the MUSH sector.

Third Age Learning Guelph is hosting a seminar by Dr. Olivier Courteaux entitled America at the Crossroads:  The Implications of the American Presidential Election. Dr. Courteaux holds a B.A. in History, an M.A. in war and conflict studies and a Ph.D. in contemporary international relations from the University of Paris-Sorbonne. Registration is open from November 11 to November 22. The cost for this Special Lecture is $10.

The UBC-Emeritus College presents a lecture entitled:  Political Science over time.

Join UGRA for the Fall Forum on Thursday, November 14 from 2pm to 4pm. Attend in person or online via ZOOM.  A link to the ZOOM meeting will be available closer to the date. The theme for the forum is Aging Well. The featured speakers will be: 1.  Tuuli M. Kukkonen, PhD, CPsych.  The title of her talk will be "Sexual Healing - It’s Good for Us! Examining the Importance of Sexual Wellness in Older Adulthood"

An event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of War Memorial Hall, and to reflect on the sacrifices of the faculty and students of the Ontario Agricultural College who gave their lives in the First World War. Tickets are free and can be obtained on the event webpage. Doors will open at 6:30pm.  Please be seated and ready for the event to begin at 7:00pm.