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Other IdeaFest 2013 2013-03-08 All Day
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Ideas that can change everything.

Spend two weeks in March with dozens of world-changing ideas worth exploring at UVic's second ever IdeaFest.

Whether you're a science lover, a linguist, a gamer, an art history fan (or something else entirely) this festival is a brilliant opportunity to have your curiosity piqued by researchers, scholars and artists that help make the world a bit more interesting - and a little bit better tomorrow - for everyone.

With over 50 free events in the schedule, the hardest part will be figuring out which great idea to start with.

 
Related Website http://www.uvic.ca/ideafest
Location Various locations
Times All Day
Pricing
Sponsor The Office of the Vice-President Research
250-472-5416
vpresec@uvic.ca
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Other Building an Innovative Nation 2013-03-08 15:30:00
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Building an Innovative Nation: The role of Universities in strengthening Canada's future

presented as part of IdeaFest 2013, a 50th Anniversary Signature Event

 

What makes a nation truly innovative?

This forum explores the state of and opportunities for breaking new ground in Canadian innovation with a panel discussion and audience Q+A on this timely and multi-faceted subject. Thought leaders including Tom Brzustowski, Don Drummond, Ana Maria Peredo and Gerri Sinclair will discuss how both public policy and partnerships between universities, industry, government and community will keep moving Canada forward.

The full program, including panelist information and the key questions up for discussion, can be found at www.uvic.ca/innovation
Related Website http://www.uvic.ca/innovation
Location MACLAURIN BUILDING
David Lam Auditorium (A144)
Times 15:30:00 to 17:45:00
Pricing

The event is free admission and everyone is welcome

Please RSVP online at www.uvic.ca/innovationreg
Sponsor The Office of the Vice-President Research
250-472-5416
vpresec@uvic.ca
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