/mssi/taxonomy/term/1520/all en /mssi/article/landscapes-materials-mssi-events-transistions-urban/sustainability-transitions-symposium <p>In line with the launch of the fourth MSSI research theme, our 2019 event was centered on <i>Sustainability Transitions</i> (read more about the new theme <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/can-small-and-medium-enterprises-lead-the-way-to-a-sustainable-future/">here</a>). Over 60 participants joined us for an afternoon exploring the idea of Sustainability Transitions – from what it means to us as individuals to how it is understood through research.</p> <p><b>What are ‘Sustainability Transitions”?</b></p> Tue, 02 Jun 2020 17:47:11 +0000 ƻ����Ժ Sustainability Systems Initiative 3209 at /mssi /mssi/article/materials-mssi-events/renewable-resources-sustainable-society-prof-george-philippidis <p>In October we hosted a talk on renewable resources and the bioeconomy featuring Professor <a href="https://www.usf.edu/pcgs/about/george-philippidis.aspx">George Philippidis</a>, Associate Dean at the Patel College of Global Sustainability at the University of South Florida. Prof. Philippidis’ background is in chemical engineering and cleantech and his current research focuses on the bioeconomy, which he defines as a sustainable, renewable, resource-based economy.</p> Wed, 03 Jun 2020 20:56:03 +0000 Larissa Jarvis 3213 at /mssi /mssi/article/landscapes-materials-mssi-events-urban/2017-research-theme-symposium <p>The first annual MSSI research theme symposium took place on November 8th, bringing together over 70 members of the sustainability research community at ƻ����Ժ. The day consisted of a keynote talk by Dr.</p> Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:55:11 +0000 ƻ����Ժ Sustainability Systems Initiative 3232 at /mssi /mssi/article/landscapes-materials-mssi-events-urban/mssi-research-theme-launch <p><img alt="A panel of MSSI co-leads listen to a presentation in front of a seated audience" height="120" width="160" style="width: 160px; height: 120px; float: left;" class="file-default lt" src="/mssi/files/mssi/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/img_0011.jpg?itok=5gwYLtAN" />The first three ƻ����Ժ Sustainability Systems Initiative research themes launched in September 2017.</p> Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:23:05 +0000 ƻ����Ժ Sustainability Systems Initiative 3222 at /mssi