Queen’s graduate students produce a wealth of social-engaged research that address key global sustainability challenges. To showcase this expertise, Dr. Marcus Taylor, Special Advisor to the Principal on the UN SDGs, is hosting a series of roundtables where four graduate student researchers from across the university will provide insights into key global sustainability challenges.
Sessions are recorded, and available for all to access.
QROCs sessions
Sessions discuss five key global sustainability challenges. Held in Gordon Hall 302 from 4:00-5:20 pm, sessions are free to attend, no registration required. Featured graduate students for each event are listed below.
Water - October 21, 2026
How can we safeguard water resources on a changing planet?
Climate - March 17, 2027
How can we best advance climate action in a rapidly heating world?
Student speakers
Each session hosts four different Queen's graduate students, who share insights gained from their academic, professional, and research experiences.
Urbanus Azupogo (Kinesiology and Health Studies)
Nodir Ataev (Global Development Studies)
Taylor Tye (Education)
Julia Atteck (Biology)
Bhavya Bogra (Geography and Planning)
Veronique Dryden (Global Development Studies)
Gabriella Candussi (Civil Engineering)
Sabrina Michel (Political Studies)
Christina Frendo (Global Development Studies)
Chenyang Wang (Mining Engineering)
Christina Pilgrim (Sociology)
Rit Nanda (Environmental Studies)
Julius Jebuni (Kinesiology and Health Studies)
Sian Borden (Environmental Studies)
Alexandra Overvelde (Geography and Planning)
Claire Scruby (Education)
Pavel Graymason (Environmental Studies)
Oyindamola Aje (Law)
Sarah Robinson (Film and Media)
Katie Cooper-Gray (Engineering)