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March 21, 2019: IRES Faculty Seminar with Dr. Ron Stewart (University of Manitoba)
When: 21st Mar 2019 12:30:pm
Where: AERL Theatre
Dr. Ron Stewart from University of Manitoba will be presenting on climate/ weather extremes in a changing climate. While focusing on the physics aspect, Ron will also include societal impacts and adaptation measures.
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March 21, 2019: IRES Faculty Seminar with Dr. Ron Stewart (University of Manitoba)
When: 21st Mar 2019 12:30:pm
Where: AERL TheatreDr. Ron Stewart from University of Manitoba will be presenting on climate/ weather extremes in a changing climate. While focusing on the physics aspect, Ron will also include societal impacts and adaptation measures.
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April 4, 2019: IRES Faculty Seminar with Navin Ramankutty
When: 4th Apr 2019 12:30:pm
Where: AERL TheatreDr. Navin Ramankutty is Professor and Canada Research Chair in Global Environmental Change and Food Security at the Liu Institute for Global Issues and the Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability at the University of British Columbia.
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Nominations for RES Student Society Exec!
Posted on March 13, 2019 by mina phaisaltantiwongs
Photo Credit: Madison Stevens, IRES PhD Student Nominations for RES Student Society Exec! As the end of term approaches, it is time for the passing of the proverbial torch to a new RES exec team! Being a part of the student society is a great opportunity to work with other students, staff and […]
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Congratulations to Megan Peloso (IRES and EDGES Alumna) on her new job!
Posted on March 11, 2019 by mina phaisaltantiwongs
EDGES alumna Megan Peloso is based in Smithers, BC and works as a Land and Resource Coordinator with the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. In her role with the Skeena Regional Initiatives team, Megan applies her background in watershed sustainability and governance to modernized land use planning. Megan graduated in May 2014 […]