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CAGONT-2019
CAGONT 2019 is being hosted by the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics at the University of Guelph on October 25-26. The conference will open with a reception and plenary panel on Friday, October 25. Paper and poster sessions to follow on Saturday, October 26.
Register now!
Brown Bag Speaker Series F19
Mark your calendars!
We’re letting you know about a great event run by our department to facilitate community, collaboration and learning over lunch. The Brown Bag Speaker Series is a weekly opportunity to meet faculty and professionals in your field and to broaden your geographical knowledge.
Dr. Ze'ev Gedalof speaks to Toronto Star about Toronto controlled burns
Dr. Ze'ev Gedalof speaks to Toronto Star about controlled burns planned in Toronto and what nearby residents can expect.
Job Posting: Kinross Chair in Environmental Governance
Our department has an open position, Kinross Chair in Environmental Governance is an opportunity that allows a project partner to immerse themselves in our campus community, share their expertise, and provide students with firsthand insights into environmental governance in practice. Please pass along this advertisement to anyone who might be interested in a short-term role collaborating on projects and mentoring students in the field of Environmental Governance.
Empowering Indigenous Communities: Dr. Diana Lewis awarded $3M CIHR Project Grant
Congratulations to Dr. Diana Lewis on receiving a five-year, $3 million Project Grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Canada’s federal health research funding agency, for her project Building the Autonomy of Indigenous Communities to Make their Data Work for Decision-Making. This initiative supports Indigenous communities in strengthening their autonomy over environmental decision-making processes that impact their health.
Dr. Faisal Moola on Bridging Accessibility, Ecology, and Community Needs
Dr. Faisal Moola discusses the importance of accessibility in Rouge National Urban Park and other parks, emphasizing its role in connecting diverse urban communities, many of whom have limited exposure to natural spaces, to the benefits of conservation, Indigenous knowledge, and ecological well-being.
Dr. Eric Nost with CBC on Preserving Environmental Data
Dr. Eric Nost makes the news with his data initatives with CBC and GuelphToday's Closer Look as he dicusses perserving Environmnal Data.
Geographer Discusses Preserving Environmental Data with CBC - U of G News
Article Published by Guelph Faculty on Tile Drainage
Geography, Environment & Geomatics' Wanhong Yang, Ben DeVries and Evan D.G Fraser have published the article titled, "Evaluating best management practices for nutrient load reductions in tile-drained watersheds of the Laurentian Great Lakes Basin: A literature review."
U of G Receives Over $16M to Lead National Agri-Food Innovation and Training Platform
Congratulations to Geography, Environment & Geomatics' Dr. Evan Fraser in securing the grant and leading such a great initiative that represents a significant step forward in agricultural innovation and fosters a resilient and sustainable food system in Canada!
Dr. Fraser is part of this new network, led by the University of Guelph, in collaboration with key national partners. The Sustainable Food Systems for Canada (SF4C) is an agri-food innovation and entrepreneurship training platform that aims to make Canada the global leader in developing agri-food innovation.