Events and Webinars
The International Relations unit is responsible for coordinating high-profile international events, including webinars and workshops, in collaboration with international partners, Faculties, and other key stakeholders such as the University of Alberta's Signature Areas. The events showcase our institution's diverse strengths, build our global partnerships, stimulate discussion on key international topics, and present opportunities to the campus community.
Please visit the pages below for information on our upcoming and past public events.
Interested in hearing about future events? Sign up for International Update to get information from University of Alberta International about upcoming events and opportunities.
Are you a UAlberta faculty or staff member interested in organizing an event with an international partner? Contact one of our Regional Managers or international.relations@ualberta.ca to find out how we may be able to assist. Please note that International Relations does not have funding available to sponsor events.
Webinar Series
The North American Energy Dialogue webinar series, organized by UAlberta, University of Texas at Austin, and Tecnologico de Monterrey, features speakers from Canada, the USA, and Mexico. Learn more.
The Diversity in Diplomacy webinar series engaged diplomatic leaders in conversations on topics related to foreign policy and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Learn more.
Past Events
- March 3, 2022 - The Future of Oil and Gas in the Age of Decarbonization (North American Energy Dialogue Seminar 6)
- September 23, 2021 - Accelerating the Net-Zero Transition: Can CCUS support keep pace? (North American Energy Dialogue Seminar 5)
- June 22, 2021 - Industrial Decarbonization & the Role of CCUS: a Canadian Outlook (North American Energy Dialogue Seminar 4)
- May 25, 2021 - A Celebration of Asian Heritage at the University of Alberta
- Feb 25, 2021 - African Woman Diplomat: Challenges and Opportunities / Femme Africaine Diplomate: Défis et Opportunités (Diversity and Diplomacy 4)
- February 11, 2021 - How Biden’s Energy/Environmental Policy could impact US-Mexico-Canada energy trade? (North American Energy Dialogue Seminar 3)
- December 7, 2020 – Indigeneity and Diplomacy: Representing Canada Across the Globe as an Indigenous Woman
- October 19, 2020 – Research and Funding Opportunities for Collaboration with France and Wallonie-Bruxelles
- October 8, 2020 – Mexico's Energy Landscape: perspectives from Canada, the United States and Mexico (North American Energy Dialogue Seminar 2)
- August 28, 2020 – International e-Symposia: Gandhian Thoughts & Philosophy
- August 25, 2020 – Diplomacy and Race: A Black Canadian Diplomat in the Southern U.S. (Diversity and Diplomacy 2)
- August 5, 2020 – Fulbright Canada Speaker Series: Turning Dialogue and Intention into Action - Why Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Public Health Matters (view event recording here)
- May 27, 2020 – Working Around the Globe as an LGBT+ Diplomat (Diversity and Diplomacy 1)
- May 20, 2020 – Humboldt Foundation funding opportunities info session
- May 7, 2020 – North American Energy Policy post COVID-19: Perspectives from Canada, the United States and Mexico (North American Energy Dialogue Seminar 1)
- November 21, 2019 – The Energiewende Transformation of the German Energy System (view event recording here)