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India and the World in 2047

Wednesday, 09 March, 2022 | 7:30-9:00 PM IST | 9:00-10:30 AM EST The India 2047 series commemorates 75 years of India's independence. India's Foreign Policy in 2047: Aligned or Balanced? Suhasini Haider, Diplomatic Editor, The Hindu

Education in India 2047

Wednesday, 09 February 2022 | 8:30-10:00 PM IST | 10:00-11:30 AM EST The India 2047 series commemorates 75 years of India's independence. Universities in India 2047 Nandini Sundar, Professor of Sociology, Delhi School of Economics
Manju Misra

Challenges & Opportunities Towards a Zero Waste Plastics Economy 

Challenges & Opportunities Towards a Zero Waste Plastics Economy Manju Misra, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Biocomposites School of Engineering & Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph The widespread use and reliance on plastic has created waste that is a paramount environmental issue for the world. Biodegradable and compostable plastic is a promising alternative to the single-use plastic. This presentation will highlight the commitments and progress of Canada and India to a vision of zero plastic waste.

Democracy in India 2047

Wednesday, 05 January 2022 | 8:30-10:00 PM IST | 10:00-11:30 AM EST The India 2047 series commemorates 75 years of India's independence.

An Integrated Health Review: Improving Health Access for International Students

An Integrated Health Review: Improving Health Access for International Students Dr. Shivajan Sivapalan, M.D., C.C.F.P Campus Clinic Physician for the Campus Health and Wellness Centre for Durham College and Ontario Tech University Director of Clinical Operations at SAAAC Autism Centre
Economy in India 2047, Nov 23, 2021, 10 AM - 11:30 AM

Economy in India 2047

Tuesday, 23 November 2021, 8:30-10:00 PM IST / 10:00-11:30 AM EST This session will lay out a vision for a just, sustainable, and inclusive India in 2047. Speakers will reflect on the journey in the next 25 years towards that vision examining the economy, agriculture and rural development, and the pressing challenges of poverty, inequality, and unemployment. Part of the India 2047 Speaker Series.

The Principles and Practices of Critical Community Engaged Scholarship

The Principles and Practices of Critical Community Engaged Scholarship Mavis Morton, Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, University of Guelph This webinar will identify the difference between community engaged scholarship (CES) and critical community engaged scholarship (CCES). It will highlight the principles guiding critical and community engaged scholarship and it will identify practical ways in which these guiding principles can be implemented and evaluated by community university partners (CUPs).

A case study of learning in a community-based organization in rural Bihar

A case study of learning in a community-based organization in rural Bihar Elisa Cooper, MSc. in Capacity Development and Extension, University of Guelph Abstract: India is home to thousands of small organizations contributing to community development. Learning is crucial for their efforts to foster change in complex environments with limited financial and human resources. This webinar shares findings from a study on the dynamics of learning within a community-based organization operating in Bihar, India.

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