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Kean Birch: Big Tech poses challenges our outdated competition laws were not designed to address

paultran — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 22:57:24 +0000

Those who think competition law does not need to be updated to address the harms caused by Big Tech fundamentally misunderstand the nature of the high-tech giants Author of the article: Kean Birch, Special to National Post Publishing date: Nov 29, 2021 Everywhere we look around the world, competition policy and laws are being redrawn […]

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Book launch celebrates the life and work of Herman Daly

paultran — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:14:51 +0000

A highly anticipated book by 91��ɫ Professor Emeritus Peter Victor titled Herman Daly’s Economics for a Full World: His Life and Ideas is the first biography of Herman Daly that imparts important considerations on his extraordinary life and contributions to the field of ecological economics. Peter Victor The book will launch with a virtual celebration on Nov. 24 from 6:30 […]

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News & Information

paultran — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:33:24 +0000

The Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change brings together scientists, scholars and artists focused on tackling the most pressing issues of our time. Our researchers are experts in headline worthy topics and provide timely solutions to pressing questions of the day and current global events. Research Newsletter Spotlight Latest News Media Contacts 91��ɫ Media […]

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Research Support & Services

paultran — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:02:00 +0000

For most research support and services at EUC, the first stop is our Research Officer, Rhoda Reyes. At the university level, support is also provided by Research Accounting, the Office of Research Ethics, the Office of Research Services and other units under the Vice President Research and Innovation. For many researchers, university-level Organized Research Units […]

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Labs & Centres

paultran — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 04:17:03 +0000

EUC has several ‘living’ labs or initiatives whose work spans research, teaching, community engagement and knowledge mobilization. They serve a valuable role for the Faculty by conducting and publishing research, providing employment and experiential learning for students, and generating public discussion. Our Labs & Centres Ecological Footprint Initiative Circular Innovation Hub Maloca Community Garden Sustainable […]

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Research Themes

paultran — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 04:09:08 +0000

EUC research is directed towards creating a more just and sustainable world. Our research projects and collaborations cut across many disciplinary and thematic boundaries, and encompass the environmental arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences. There are some specific areas of focus and strength described under the themes listed below. These six themes, which are also […]

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Research News

paultran — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 06:34:52 +0000

The Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change brings together geographers, physical scientists, social scientists, humanities researchers and artists whose innovative research seeks to advance sustainability and social justice. Using field-based science, policy analysis, critical social theory, planning skills, geomatics, and cultural and arts-based approaches, our researchers drive action to address the world’s environmental and urban challenges. By the Numbers […]

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