Lakehead’s Research Centre for Sustainable Communities (RCSC) is launching a new “Sustainable Communities” speaker series to give the community an opportunity to hear from scholars beyond Lakehead University. 

The first talk takes place on Thursday, August 11 from 5 – 6:30 pm at Lakehead’s 500 University Avenue campus and features Dr. Md Saidul Islam, associate professor at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. 

His topic will be “Globalization Project and the Neoliberal Paradox: Quest for a Sustainable Earth.” 

Dr. Saidul Islam’s research interests include international development and environmental sociology with particular emphasis on the global agro-food system, global commodity networks, global environmental governance, agrarian change, and labour and gender dimension in rural development. 

“The new series will focus on topics covering the three main research areas of the RCSC – environmental sustainability, political economy, and social justice,” explains Centre Director, Dr. Nanda Kanavillil. “This is a chance for members of the University and the public to hear from scholars on a wide variety of interdisciplinary research topics – all related to having a positive impact on the sustainability of our communities.” 

The Research Centre for Sustainable Communities was established in 2014 to focus on interdisciplinary research that supports sustainable communities. The Centre’s unconventional approach to research, with an emphasis on multi-disciplines and collaboration, will be a catalyst for research funding and community partnerships. 

The August 11 talk is free and open to the public. 

For further information, please contact Dr. Nanda Kanavillil at nkanavil@lakeheadu.ca

Situated by Lake Superior/Gitchigami, our community is reminded daily that water is essential for the survival and productivity of all living things. Water is an essential aspect of our lives biologically, socially, economically, culturally, and also spiritually. Food production, energy production, access to clean and safe water, and peace and security are just a few ways water is critical to our survival.

“Making Connections” will provide a space for researchers, professionals and community members to come together to learn and share their involvement in local, regional, and global water issues related to sustainability. 

Participants will have three minutes to summarize their research or involvement in the area of water and sustainability. An informal gathering with refreshments will follow.

To further partnership and capacity building, an online, open-access catalogue of the research and projects presented will be created.

- Refreshments will be available -

Registration is required. RSVP to:  coordinator.sustainability@lakeheadu.ca.

The LUSU Sustainability Center, Student Success Center and Lakehead University Office of Sustainability invite you to Explore this Place with an on campus bi-weekly walk series. 

Meet outside the Chancellor Paterson Library every second Thursday at noon to enjoy a short, guided walk around campus. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing recommended.

• Foraging on Campus - Thursday, Oct. 5 - 12 pm - Join us and enjoy a walk as Will Stolz teaches about edible plants right here on campus!
• Sustainability on Campus - Thursday, Oct. 19 - 12 pm - Join us and enjoy a walk as Ledah McKellar, University Sustainability Coordinator, teaches about the sustainable features of this campus!

The LUSU Sustainability Center, Student Success Center and Lakehead University Office of Sustainability invite you to Explore this Place with an on campus bi-weekly walk series. 

Meet outside the Chancellor Paterson Library every second Thursday at noon to enjoy a short, guided walk around campus. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing recommended.

• Foraging on Campus - Thursday, Oct. 5 - 12 pm - Join us and enjoy a walk as Will Stolz teaches about edible plants right here on campus!
• Sustainability on Campus - Thursday, Oct. 19 - 12 pm - Join us and enjoy a walk as Ledah McKellar, University Sustainability Coordinator, teaches about the sustainable features of this campus!

You don’t need to go far to access the beautiful scenery and tranquil nature that is all around us! The Office of Sustainability will offer a guided walk to explore some of the natural features of campus.