The IRES Seminar Series showcases the research of our graduate students, faculty and guests, as well as monthly professional development seminars. Our seminars are open to everyone.
Date/Time: Seminars run every Thursday during the Winter Session (September to April) from 12:30pm to 1:20pm.
Location: Seminars will be in-person only. Please check each seminar post for the location.
IMPORTANT NOTE: NO FOOD AND NO DRINKS ALLOWED IN OUR SEMINARS.
Select seminar videos are available for viewing on our YouTube channel.
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October 29, 2026: Faculty Seminar with Dr. Hamish van der Ven
How do claims about AI’s inevitability and importance become embedded in public policy? Dr. Van der Ven introduces the concept of “information laundering” to explain how techno-utopian narratives gain legitimacy and political influence.
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November 5, 2026: Professional Development Seminar with Nivi Thatra
Help improve the reach of your research and your skills! IRES’s Communications Manager will offer tips for writing lay abstracts, creating a graphical abstract, and refining your online presence
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November 19, 2026: Faculty Seminar with Dr. Alex McInturff co-hosted with IBioS
Join Dr. Alex McInturff to discover how integrating social and ecological perspectives can deepen our understanding of species’ roles in modern ecosystems.
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November 26, 2026: Student Seminar with Fernando Garci-Crespo
Talk title: Does the clean economy only benefit affluent and left-leaning communities?
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December 3, 2026: Faculty Seminar with Dr. Eric Kumeh
In this talk, Dr. Kumeh takes a critical look at the cocoa economy, exploring how governance systems constrain farmer agency and what alternatives could create more equitable outcomes.