Energy Week 2019

Energy Week

May 6 - 11, 2019

At Energy Week, see and hear from the leading researchers and teachers who are helping to shape the ways we create, use, and manage energy. The week will include a Research Colloquium, Graduate Symposium, launch celebration, special presentations for U School, and a Family Fun Day at the Telus World of Science.


Future Energy Systems Research Symposium

Monday, May 6

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Telus Centre, North Campus

Hear the latest from researchers as they chat about their research themes and share perspectives on the technical, social, environmental, and economic aspects of advancing energy transitions.


Student and Post-Doctoral Fellow Colloquium

Tuesday, May 7

8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Telus Centre, North Campus

Get a peak at the future of energy research as the next generation of energy scholars present the ideas that have been keeping them busy in the lab.


Energy Day at the U of A

Wednesday, May 8

How do you spark the imaginations of children? Bring them to the U of A to learn about energy with the help of programs like USchool and Discover E. This event is at capacity - but keep an eye out for future "Energy Day @ the U of A" events.


Launching a Signature Area

Thursday, May 9

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Telus Artium, North Campus

The University of Alberta has a long history of advancing energy in the province of Alberta, which is why it's no surprise that the most innovative energy research and teaching from across the academy is being celebrated as one of the U of A's first signature areas of excellence.
Join President David Turpin, Director Anne Naeth, Guy Bridgeman (EPCOR), John Zhou (Alberta Innovates), and other guests for the official launch the Energy Systems signature area.

 

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Family Day - Energy Showcase at the Telus World of Science

Saturday, May 11

11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Telus World of Science

U of A grad students and post-doctoral fellows will be taking their research on the road to the Telus World of Science. Families can expect to see energized demonstrations and hands on activities.