News

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. 

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. 

What Canada’s only national urban park can teach us about accessible, eco-friendly design - The Globe and Mail

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. 

News Archive