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March 31, 2015
Print | PDFMarch 31, 2015
For Immediate Release
WATERLOO – As part of Ontario Research Week, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Department of Health Sciences and the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) will host a 2030+ Group talk Wednesday, April 1 in the CIGI Campus Auditorium in Waterloo, starting at 7 p.m.
The Global Health Challenges panel and discussion will highlight recent research from the 2030+ Group, which pursues collaborative research on emerging challenges in the areas of food security, poverty, health, migration and climate change.
“This event features Laurier researchers who work on global issues and development goals ranging from public health and security to climate change and food insecurity,” said Justine Richardson, 2030+ project manager. “These are the challenges students today will be working on in their lifetimes.”
The 2030+ Group includes experts Jonathan Crush, Simon Dalby, Dr. James Orbinski and Alan Whiteside. Each holds a Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Chair at Laurier and teaches in the Master of International Public Policy and PhD in Global Governance programs, both located at the BSIA.
The panelists will each present on a major global health challenge, then participate in a Q&A discussion led by Laurier Health Sciences students and alumni, and moderated by Peter Tiidus, chair of Laurier’s Department of Health Sciences.
“The goal is to educate students, potential students and the public about current research and inspire great discussion,” said Tiidus. “At Laurier there are amazing opportunities to learn from 2030+ researchers and engage in complex health discussions.”
The event runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature a panel presentation and discussion session, followed by a reception. The evening is free and open to students and the public. Seats are limited, and registration is recommended.
The CIGI Campus Auditorium is located at 67 Erb St. W., Waterloo.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Justine Richardson, Project Manager
2030+ Group
E: jrichardson@balsillieschool.ca
Kevin Crowley, Director
Communications & Public Affairs
Wilfrid Laurier University
T: 519.884.0710 x3070
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