“These changes are possible.” Erik Chevrier, Professor and Post-doctoral fellow with the Social Justice Centre, explains the ways that universities can be places that catalyze real change in food sovereignty by bridging radical ideas with practical solutions. In case you missed it, you can watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/esjyzisM
4TH SPACE Concordia University
Research
Montreal, Quebec 1,126 followers
Activating research. Facilitating learning. Your gateway to Concordia University in Montréal, Québec.
About us
What is 4th Space? Your gateway to the research and learning activities at Concordia University.
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https://www.concordia.ca/next-gen/4th-space
External link for 4TH SPACE Concordia University
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- Research
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Montreal, Quebec
- Founded
- 2019
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- Higher Education, Public Scholar, University research, research, sciences, humanities, social science, engineering, business, and events
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"So, it’s perhaps a bold claim, but I would say that we live in an era where trust in the scientific process is pretty unassailable." Paul Rubery, executive director of Biodesign Challenge, outlines three forms of trust in science and how they’re not necessarily weighted equally. Part of the SynBio Expressions event series! Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/g3H2fryQ
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"If you asked me the most important factor determining how well we age, I would have said health in a hot second - and it is not health." Ashton Applewhite, writer and public speaker, discusses the most important factors in aging well during a conversation about ending ageism together with the Forever Young podcast team. Watch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/g4D5PvEK
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Art meets science with microbial painting! Recently, 4th Space had a closer look at the Applied Synthetic Biology Facilities, where the students in the Martin Lab showed us how to paint with genetically modified yeast! Part of the SynBio Expressions series! You can watch the demonstration and tour here: https://lnkd.in/erDbr6_h
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“It’s a fun way to apply what we learned in class in the real world […] especially with concrete.” June Aldinucci, President of the Concordia Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE), explains the ways this student run society applies civil engineering knowledge to practical and fun situations, in competitions and beyond! Check out the CSCE here: https://lnkd.in/eyvU9Fqr
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“a great way to bond over shared concerns and to action your concerns into something tangible” Faisal Shennib, M.Eng, PMP, LEED AP, Environmental Specialist at the Office of Sustainability, talks to us about sustainability initiatives on campus and how you can get involved! Check out the Office of Sustainability here: https://lnkd.in/egdHUaYT
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Mitchell McLarnon, Assistant Professor in the department of Education, gives us a closer look at the urban garden project, located at Grey Nuns! Part of the latest episode in our Closer Look series where 4th Space investigates the spaces and projects across Concordia that you might not get a chance to see! Explore the Gardens here: https://lnkd.in/dH8pPBkG
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julie Daoust, Interim Director of Concordia’s Records Management and Archives Department, gives us a closer look inside the workings of the archives deep in the lower floors of the FB building. Another episode in our Closer Look series where 4th Space investigates the spaces and projects across Concordia that you might not get a chance to see! Explore the Archives here: https://lnkd.in/eXjRjTvn
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4TH SPACE Concordia University reposted this
⭐ SEPT 18: Calling all alumni, faculty, and staff of the PhD Humanities program! Join us for a special #CUhomecoming reunion and two exciting panels! Hear from distinguished #CUalumni Sandra Huber, PhD 22; Craig Morrison, PhD 00; Natalie Doonan, PhD 16; and current students Amanda Gutierrez, Koby Rogers Hall, and Magdalena Hutter live at the 4TH SPACE Concordia University. 👉 Register now for the free event: https://lnkd.in/eY8scTq5 - Graduate Students' Association, Concordia University, GradProSkills (Concordia University), Faculty of Arts and Science, Concordia University.
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17 Stations engaged with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to create an immersive and experimental sensory experience through music, commentary, photography, local stories and cutting-edge science. Baron Tymas the Director of the Design, Arts, Culture and Community Cluster of the Next-Generation Cities Institute brought these projects together to highlight creative approaches to the SDGs. Find out more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/ed_MXjJM