May 6-11, 2019
The University of Alberta has named Energy Systems as one of its signature areas of research and teaching. Future Energy Systems is an important part of the Energy Systems signature area. During the week of May 6-11, 2019, Energy Systems officially launched with a special institution-wide event: UAlberta Energy Week. This week showcased UAlberta's energy expertise to audiences from government, industry, and the general public, while building connections between our energy researchers and teachers.
Energy Week Events
Monday, May 6, 2019 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Telus Centre)
2019 FES Research Symposium
Researchers from across the Future Energy Systems program provided updates about their research themes and shared perspectives on the technical, social, environmental, and economic aspects of energy transition.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 (8:30 AM - 5:45 PM, Telus Centre)
2019 FES Student and Post-Doctoral Fellow Colloquium
This event highlighted research through presentations, pitches, and posters from students and post-doctoral fellows from across the Future Energy Systems program. As part of UAlberta Energy Week, the event was open to public registration.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 (All Day, UAlberta North Campus)
Energy Day at the U of A
Students from Edmonton schools were specially invited to participate in energy-related activities at the University of Alberta, in partnership with USchool, Future Energy Systems, DiscoverE, and other campus educational groups.
Thursday, May 9, 2019 (3:30-4:30 PM, Telus Centre)
Launch of the Energy Systems Signature Area
The President, Provost, and key external stakeholders came together to officially launch the University of Alberta's Energy Systems signature area. Future Energy Systems researchers were on site showcasing their work.
Saturday, May 11, 2019 (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, TELUS World of Science Edmonton)
UAlberta Energy Research Showcase - TELUS World of Science Edmonton
Twenty Future Energy Systems graduate students and post-doctoral fellows were on site at TELUS World of Science Edmonton to showcase their work to the general public.