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🌱 Sustainability How can universities drive the transformation towards sustainable, resilient food systems? At #ISPS2025 in Hanover, experts discussed the future of sustainable food systems in the panel: “Pathways to Sustainable Food Systems – Policies and Technologies in an Era of Multiple Crises.”   Panelists: Prof. Angela Bedard-Haughn, Soil Science, University of Saskatchewan Prof. Peter Dannenberg, Institute of Geography and the Global South Studies Center, Universität zu Köln Prof. Thomas Heckelei, Economic and Agricultural Policy, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn Prof. Matin Qaim, Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn Moderated by: Prof. Annette Scheersoi, Vice-Rector for Sustainability, University of Bonn Universities play a key role in tackling challenges such as malnutrition, human health, and environmental sustainability by bringing diverse perspectives to the table. The symposium was organised by #GermanU15, VolkswagenStiftung and U15 Canada. Embassy of Germany to Canada, ☀️ Katie Gallus, Jan Wöpking, Friederike Schröder, Juliane Henska

AI, quantum computing used to target 'undruggable' cancer protein. U of T researchers say their study shows quantum computers can be incorporated into AI-driven drug discovery pipelines. https://buff.ly/42yyOzu #CdnPSE University of Toronto

Waterloo researcher curates powerful new exhibition. Dr. Robert Jan van Pelt's expertise in architecture and history brings Auschwitz: Not long ago. Not far away. to the ROM. https://buff.ly/4h2PJOV #CdnPSE University of Waterloo

Dead galaxies, live signals: Astronomers uncover a fast radio burst’s surprising location. McGill astronomers place FRB 20240209A in a region of space associated with a ‘dead’ galaxy, one that is no longer forming stars. https://buff.ly/4gewWiu #CdnPSE McGill University

Des signaux détectés dans une galaxie morte : des astronomes découvrent la localisation surprenante d’un sursaut radio rapide. Des astronomes de l’Université McGill situent FRB 20240209A dans une région de l’espace associée à une galaxie « morte », soit une galaxie qui ne forme plus d’étoiles. https://buff.ly/4as5oVD #EPSCdn McGill University

U15 Canada met with German U15 to continue deepening our strategic partnership, with the goal of advancing cooperation between leading research universities in Canada and Germany. Canada's participation in Horizon Europe is an opportunity to share knowledge and respond to the challenges of an increasingly turbulent world through strong international research partnerships. Let's make a success of Canadian involvement! Embassy of Germany to Canada Embassy of Canada to Germany | Ambassade du Canada en Allemagne

💡 Research & Innovation How do universities foster excellent research, innovation and global talent mobility? What framework conditions are necessary? We asked Prof. Sophie D’Amours (Rector, Université Laval) and Prof. Uwe Cantner (Chairman of EFI - Expertenkommission Forschung und Innovation) to share their insights. 🎥 Watch the video to hear their thoughts and key takeaways. #ISPS #ISPS2025 Embassy of Germany to Canada, U15 Canada, James Hammond, ☀️ Katie Gallus, Friederike Schröder, Jan Wöpking

Manipuler la lumière pour mettre au point des détecteurs de gaz plus sensibles et rapides. Des scientifiques compressent le bruit quantique des lasers pour mieux mesurer les gaz atmosphériques. https://buff.ly/4h58lOk #EPSCdn Université Laval

University of Toronto President Meric Gertler on why capping graduate students will harm our economy: "As Canada contemplates its chronic productivity challenges and its distinctive place in an increasingly turbulent world... smart immigration policy that accentuates rather than depletes Canada’s talent advantage are key to our future prosperity."

Thank you for the warm words of welcome by Dr. Georg Schütte, Secretary General of the VolkswagenStiftung, and Michael Hoch, Chair of German U15 and Rector of the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, as well as the inspiring opening keynote by Stoicheff Peter, Chair of U15 Canada and President of the University of Saskatchewan. We are excited to welcome participants from around the globe to Hanover as we explore how research-intensive universities can address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Under the theme “Navigating Global Responsibility: How Research-Intensive Universities Strengthen Societies,” the ISPS focuses on key topics shaping the future: 💡 Research & Innovation ⚖️ Universities as Just Institutions 🌐 Geopolitics 🌱 Sustainability 💬 Universities as Spaces of Open Discourse Over the next two days, we look forward to insightful discussions, innovative ideas, and global collaboration to drive positive change. Many thanks to ☀️ Katie Gallus for moderating.