ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University News - Public lectures and conferences /channels/news_feeds/all/term/group_lectures_conferences/rss en Spotlight on Neuro-Innovation at NeuroSphere's Demo Day /channels/channels/news/spotlight-neuro-innovation-neurospheres-demo-day-361205 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>On Friday, November 8, 2024, NeuroSphere held its Demo Day at Maison Alcan in Montreal, with support from sponsors <a href="https://gowlingwlg.com/en">Gowling WLG</a> and the <a href="https://www.cabhi.com">Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI)</a>. The event drew over 160 members of Canada's innovation ecosystem for a full day of pitches, panels and networking.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/demo_day_recap_2024_collage.png?itok=5mQCSfdF" width="160" height="69" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">14 </span><span class="month">November </span><span class="year">2024</span></div></div></div></div></div> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:08:14 +0000 webfull 204385 at /channels Amazing Brain Science Talks 2024: Celebrating the Mind /channels/channels/news/amazing-brain-science-talks-2024-celebrating-mind-360995 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><strong>We're happy to announce that the 2024 Amazing Brain Science Talks video recordings are officially live on our YouTube channel. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting your favourite moments, don't miss out on these compelling talks!</strong></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/amazing_brain_2024_collage.png?itok=6SYAUFoQ" width="160" height="91" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">11 </span><span class="month">November </span><span class="year">2024</span></div></div></div></div></div> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:52:25 +0000 webfull 204268 at /channels The Amazing Brain Science Talks: recordings out now! /channels/channels/news/amazing-brain-science-talks-recordings-out-now-352874 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Presented in collaboration with Brain Canada Foundation, the <strong>Amazing Brain Science Talks</strong> took place at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University on October 14, 2023.</p> <p>This event, designed to demystify brain science for a wide audience, featured enlightening talks by Canadian brain health experts and speakers with lived experiences on a variety of topics, from neurodiversity and anxiety to the power of sleep and exercise.</p> <p>Watch now to learn more about brain health and the extraordinary capabilities of the human brain.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/collage_amazing_brain_6.png?itok=fDRhyoj-" width="160" height="69" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">22 </span><span class="month">November </span><span class="year">2023</span></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:20:36 +0000 webfull 194953 at /channels The Honorable Eleni Bakopanos, P.C. visits the Max Bell School /channels/channels/news/honorable-eleni-bakopanos-pc-visits-max-bell-school-352722 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>November 7, 2023 | The Honorable Eleni Bakopanos, P.C. visited the Max Bell School of Public Policy to offer her insights and experience of working in policy. The event organized by visiting professor <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/visiting-professors-and-scholars/olivia-smith" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Olivia Smith</a>, featured an engaging Q&amp;A session, delving into the intricate connection between policy and politics, offering students invaluable insights for their future endeavors in these fields. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/eleni_b.jpeg?itok=E8cCLZK1" width="160" height="120" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">14 </span><span class="month">November </span><span class="year">2023</span></div></div></div></div></div> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:34:14 +0000 webfull 194772 at /channels 2023 Environment Public Lecture: Gernot Wagner /channels/channels/news/2023-environment-public-lecture-gernot-wagner-349944 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="note" style="text-align:center"><a href="/environment/news/video-archives"><strong>Here is the video recording of the 2023 Public Lecture.</strong></a></p> <br /> <br /> <p align="center"><strong>The Bieler School of Environment presents:</strong></p> <p align="center"><strong>Professor Gernot Wagner</strong></p> <p align="center"><strong>2023 Environment Public Lecture</strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><i>“Climate Risks, Uncertainties, and Opportunities"</i></strong></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">23 </span><span class="month">August </span><span class="year">2023</span></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:55:57 +0000 webfull 191319 at /channels ON DECLINE: Video interview /channels/channels/news/decline-video-interview-333640 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Max Bell School professor Andrew Potter talks about his new book ON DECLINE with Jonathan Montpetit, senior digital journalist with CBC.</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF_xNANe_2k">Watch the virtual book launch cohosted with Biblioasis.</a></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/240121835_2390941701038633_2947252815550611172_n.jpg?itok=f_UbLEbN" width="160" height="90" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">24 </span><span class="month">September </span><span class="year">2021</span></div></div></div></div></div> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:15:53 +0000 webfull 173399 at /channels Choosing the Right Target Postponed Until Fall 2020 - Exact Dates to Be Confirmed /channels/channels/news/choosing-right-target-postponed-until-fall-2020-exact-dates-be-confirmed-321142 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Due to growing concerns over the COVID-19 virus, we regret to inform you that <a href="/maxbellschool/events/choosing-right-target">Choosing the Right Target: Real Options for the Bank of Canada's Mandate Renewal</a> is postponed until fall 2020 (exact dates to be confirmed).</p> <p>Our decision to postpone was a difficult one. We know that much planning and resources have gone into attending the conference, and we regret any inconvenience this has caused. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/hero_banner-monetary_policy_conference_1.png?itok=yxxhx3Of" width="160" height="62" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">12 </span><span class="month">March </span><span class="year">2020</span></div></div></div></div></div> Thu, 12 Mar 2020 20:37:39 +0000 webfull 159571 at /channels Speech by Carolyn A. Wilkins, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University's Max Bell School of Public Policy /channels/channels/news/speech-carolyn-wilkins-senior-deputy-governor-bank-canada-mcgill-universitys-max-bell-school-public-291819 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>MONTREAL - On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins will visit ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University and deliver a speech during the first Max Bell Policy Luncheon, organized by the Max Bell School of Public Policy. </p> <p><strong>Topic: </strong>Major public policy issues around monetary policy frameworks and how those issues have become more complex in the post-global financial crisis world.</p> <p><strong>Time:</strong>12:00 - 14:00 (Eastern Time)</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">19 </span><span class="month">November </span><span class="year">2018</span></div></div></div></div></div> Mon, 19 Nov 2018 16:01:42 +0000 webfull 143391 at /channels MEDIA ADVISORY: Bridging Divides: In Search of Sound Public Policies for Energy and Environment in Canada /channels/channels/news/media-advisory-bridging-divides-search-sound-public-policies-energy-and-environment-canada-287518 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>CALGARY - No topics in Canada are hotter today than new pipelines, carbon pricing, and energy development. There are legitimate policy debates to be had on all these issues, but opinions seem to be getting more polarized and often lack perspective. The Trans Mountain debate is a proof point of that.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/The%20Peace%20Bridge%20Calgary?itok=xzgMjak_" width="160" height="107" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">5 </span><span class="month">June </span><span class="year">2018</span></div></div></div></div></div> Tue, 05 Jun 2018 18:30:25 +0000 webfull 138374 at /channels Graduate research symposium draws high-profile keynote speakers /channels/news/graduate-research-symposium-draws-high-profile-keynote-speakers-228936 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Edmonton—Graduate students in the Faculty of Engineering will have the opportunity to get the inside track on communicating with non-technical audiences and tech commercialization during the <a href="http://www.eng-symposium.ualberta.ca/2013/">Faculty of Engineering Graduate Research Symposium</a>.</p> <p>Keynote speakers Joe Schwarcz and Peter Hackett will share their experiences and expertise with symposium attendees and volunteers.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">20 </span><span class="month">June </span><span class="year">2013</span></div></div></div></div></div> Thu, 20 Jun 2013 17:35:15 +0000 webfull 97111 at /channels