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From Strategic Partnership to Scientific Action: The IIES Advances Canada–Viet Nam Cooperation

Farah Noun — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:39:09 +0000

The International Institute for Environmental Studies (IIES) participated in high-level discussions on climate resilience, critical minerals, research, and talent development during the historic State Visit of His Excellency Tô Lâm to Canada.

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My QES Experience: Learning, Connecting, and Growing in Taiwan

Farah Noun — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:39:19 +0000

Almat Kabyl spent his summer in Taiwan working on a research project at the National Taiwan University (NTU) thanks to funding he received from our Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) program. Now back at Trent University, Almat shares his journey.

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Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Simone Dahms-Verster

Farah Noun — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:25:08 +0000

For our September 2026 Spotlight Researcher, we interviewed Simone Dahms-Verster, senior lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg (South Africa). Researcher Spotlight is a segment designed to help IIES members familiarize themselves with other members & institutions and showcase the great variety of work being done within our Network.

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The Conference that became a journey: a nexus of research, society and dreams at the 10th IIES Workshop & Graduate Student Forum in France

Farah Noun — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:52:35 +0000

Grace Kadyamadare from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa shares her experience at the 2026 IIES Science & Policy Workshop and Graduate Student Forum in the south of France.

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Carbon Dots, Connections, and Confidence: My IIES France Workshop & Graduate Forum Experience

Farah Noun — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:16:44 +0000

Trent student Josh De Sousa recounts his experience at the 2026 edition of the IIES Science & Policy Workshop and Graduate Student Forum in the south of France.

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The 2026 Science & Policy Workshop and Graduate Student Forum in France

Farah Noun — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:50:21 +0000

Co-hosted by the IIES and the University of Toulon, the 10th Annual Science & Policy Workshop took place in Toulon (France) from June 14-17, 2026, followed by the 9th International Graduate Student Forum on the island of Porquerolles (France) from June 18-20, 2026. With 100 participants from over a dozen countries, these events brought together delegates from across the IIES network to share research centered around the main theme of this year’s Workshop: “Environment, Economy & Society”.

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International Collaboration for a Planet in Balance – MAGNA Meeting 2026

Farah Noun — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:10:53 +0000

The IIES was represented at the annual Magna Meeting of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC) by Co-director Prof. Huy Dang.

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The IIES welcomes its newest member, Université Laval

Farah Noun — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:47:05 +0000

The IIES is delighted to welcome its newest member, Université Laval in Québec City, Québec.

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Researcher Spotlight: Professor Claude Fortin

Farah Noun — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:26:06 +0000

We had the chance to interview Claude Fortin, professor at the INRS and co-director of EcotoQ in Québec City (Canada) as our May 2026 Spotlight Researcher. Researcher Spotlight is a segment designed to help IIES members familiarize themselves with other members and showcase the great variety of work being done within our network.

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Trent Student Wins New France-Canada Fellowship for Research Abroad

Farah Noun — Wed, 06 May 2026 19:36:32 +0000

As part of a program to facilitate and strengthen scientific collaborations between researchers in France and Canada, the Embassy of France in Canada, in partnership with Campus France, have set up the High Level Scientific Fellowship. This prestigious fellowship has been awarded to PhD Student, Minh Duong, to fund her 2 months of research work with Professor Stéphane Mounier at the university of Toulon.

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