Dine and learn about supporting marine biodiversity on terms that not only promote health but are also economically viable, culturally sensitive, and responsive to diverse urban and rural needs and aspirations as well as regional differences in Canada.

The theme of One Health will carry through from the G7 Research Summit into the Research Symposium presented by the University of Calgary.  The global pandemic has reinforced the reality that humans are intricately linked to the natural world around them. Just as the challenges are the result of interconnected systems, so are the solutions. One Health aims to break down silos and cross borders to improve how we work together across issues, sectors and nations.

This panel will explore the long history of representing, and debating responses to, crisis. For instance, what does it mean to call something a crisis, and what discursive strategies, representational options, and historical references does the term evoke?

Seeking guidance regarding the nomination process for Fellowship, the College and Medal & Awards? University administrators as well as members are welcome!

An evening of creative performances that, working within and across artistic forms, explore contemporary concerns, including climate, social justice, inclusion, and community

Wondering how best to become involved in RSC activities domestically and internationally? This is the breakfast for you! 

For 2022 Award Winners only.

Each year the RSC presents a series of prestigious awards and medals to honour individuals selected for their exceptional contributions.

For 2022 incoming College Members only.

This ceremony welcomes new Members of the College in a format that showcases the interdisciplinary character of the College.

Join us to celebrate the Class of 2022!

For 2022 inductees only.

This ceremony welcomes new RSC Fellows into the RSC. During this event, new Fellows sign their names into RSC’s original and historic Charter Book and are presented with a Diploma and RSC lapel pin.

This annual lecture features a discussion of some of the greatest challenges facing the environment, and research that is contributing to addressing these challenges. Dr. Amar Mohanty, FRSC, the 2021 recipient of the RSC’s Miroslaw Romanowski Medal for scientific work relating to environmental problems, will deliver this year’s lecture on Circular Economy Driven Sustainable Plastics and Composites: Future is now in Mitigating Climate Change.

Circular Economy Driven Sustainable Plastics and Composites: Future is now in Mitigating Climate Change - Abstract

Amar K Mohanty

Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre

Department of Plant Agriculture & School of Engineering

University of Guelph, ON, Canada

Building a more resilient, circular, and low-carbon economy is at the core of the world’s recovery plan for rejuvenating growth, post the COVID-19 pandemic. Plastics and composites are inevitable in our modern day-to-day life and their use spans from packaging, auto-parts, electronics, housing structures to sports utility and many more. By 2025, annual production of plastic globally is predicted to reach one billion tons from the present level of 450 million tons. In 1950, the “Age of Plastics” began to replace natural materials and thereafter their production and use skyrocketed. However, the enormous amount of plastic waste has created alarming concerns resulting from growing pollution levels and green house gas emissions. Especially due to 9 billion tons of waste plastic accumulation, which accounts to one ton of plastic waste created by each individual. More than 10 metric tons of plastic waste ends up in the world’s ocean[BB1] s. Plastic waste creates micro-plastics (<5 mm in size) which pose serious threats to human health as we consume them due to their presence in fruits and fish. In fact, it has now been reported that their presence is in human blood. The single-use-plastic ban is a daily news headline, however a “Second Age of Plastic” is imminent to reduce and eliminate plastic waste concerns through reduced carbon economy, referred to as “Sustainable Polymers”. A new plastic economy by the Ellen McArthur Foundation targets 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging by 2025. Sustainable materials include polymers and composites from wastes, recycled materials, bio-renewables and their combinations. Two types of materials; (i) biobased, biodegradable, and (ii) biobased non-biodegradable, recyclable polymeric materials can help in creating the circular economy of plastics. This lecture will highlight the sustainable composites used in eco-friendly and composting packaging as well as green and lightweight auto-parts and how they impact the resolution of environmental problems.

Meetings of the Academy provide an opportunity for members to receive a report from the Academy leadership about the selection process leading to new members, and to strategize next steps in inclusive excellence.

Meetings of the Academy provide an opportunity for members to receive a report from the Academy leadership about the selection process leading to new members, and to strategize next steps in inclusive excellence.

Lightning talks aim to share deep insights within six minutes each. They are opportunities for new and current Members to introduce their work and to share areas of ongoing and emerging focus.

Lightning talks aim to share deep insights within six minutes each. They are opportunities for new and current Members to introduce their work and to share areas of ongoing and emerging focus.

At the Annual General Meeting (AGM), the membership elects RSC Board of Directors, reviews the RSC’s financial statements, and considers proposed amendments to the bylaws.

Inclusive excellence is one of the three pillars of the RSC’s Strategic Plan, next Steps Together. This panel will discuss Inclusive Excellence within the RSC, with a focus on the creation of the College of the RSC in 2014, moving forward. Recent initiatives toward inclusive excellence include the publication of Royally Wronged: The RSC and Indigenous Peoples (MQUP 2021), and efforts to support displaced scholars.

How are Canadians contributing to, and indeed leading, global policy discussions on urgent priorities confronting humanity?

Date: Saturday, November 26, 2022

Doors open at 5:30 pm

Location: Calgary Telus Convention Centre | Exhibition Hall (North Side - Upper Level)