Join us for an engaging and interactive session focused on SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being, part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This seminar will explore what advancing health and well-being looks like at Brock! What we’ll cover: Brock’s current positioning on SDG 3 in global sustainability rankings Initiatives and programs that support […]
Upcycling Club Maker Studio: Build Your Own Birdhouse is a hands-on, experiential workshop that engages students in creative reuse and circular design practices. Participants work with reclaimed materials to design and construct functional birdhouses, gaining practical skills while exploring principles of waste reduction, resource efficiency, and sustainable production. Through guided making and peer collaboration, students […]
Team Feud is an interactive, team-based sustainability game inspired by Family Feud that engages students in learning about waste reduction, responsible consumption, and sustainable habits through play. Hosted by the Telfer Competitions Committee, this fast-paced activity invites participants to test their knowledge of zero-waste practices, sustainability myths, and everyday solutions. Working in teams, students explore […]
Come hear from experts working with the intersections of planetary and personal health. Sustainability challenges and our changing climate have profound impacts on our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Come hear from experts working with the intersections of planetary and personal health. Science Cafés are casual, dynamic interactions between audiences and scientists. We’ll serve light […]
The Equi-T Challenge, organized by the Financial Research and Learning Lab, is an experiential learning competition that engages students in real-world financial analysis through the lens of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. Using professional financial databases and analytical tools, participants analyze publicly traded companies, assess sustainability risks and opportunities, and evaluate long-term value creation. […]
Learn basic mending and sewing skills at the SDA mending workshop to get the most out of what you already own. The basic skills that will be covered by the workshop include simple stitches such the running and backstitch and applying these skills to a variety of simple solutions to worn-down clothes.
The Zero Waste Campus Tour is an experiential, place-based learning activity led by the Office of Campus Sustainability that invites students to explore how sustainability is embedded into everyday operations at the University of Ottawa. Through a guided walking tour, participants learn about waste management systems, recycling and composting infrastructure, sustainable procurement practices, and campus […]
Measuring What Matters: From Ideas to Impact is a facilitated, small-group dialogue session that brings together students, faculty, staff, and community partners to explore how social and environmental impact is […]
Designing a More Sustainable Future is a three-day, credit-bearing Innovation Sprint that engages undergraduate students from across faculties in designing prevention-oriented, regenerative solutions to sustainability challenges. Focused on SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, the Sprint invites students to explore how products and services can be designed from the outset to prevent waste and pollution, […]
The SDG Month Celebration Ceremony is the culminating event of SDG Month, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and community partners to recognize collective achievements, celebrate leadership, and reflect on shared impact. The ceremony features live musical performances, community gathering, and the announcement of winning teams from SDG Month workshops and challenges, including Upcycling, Cycling Activism, […]
This keynote event features David Geselbracht, author of Climate Hope: Stories of Action in an Age of Global Crisis, and invites students and community members to explore how individuals and communities around the world are responding to the climate crisis with creativity, resilience, and purpose. Drawing on in-depth research and on-the-ground reporting across Canada and […]
Throughout the day, visit interactive booths in the Cedar Courtyard featuring local experts and community partners, including: • North Shore Black Bear Society • CapU Student Wildlife Conservation and Ecology Society • EarthWorks • Campus Sustainability and Facilities Representatives These drop-in stations will offer practical guidance on bear behaviour, attractant management, habitat awareness, and responsible […]
