Thesis title: Developing evaluation frameworks for leftover paint management and landfill fire safety

Program: EVSE - MASc

Defense date: August 13th, 2026, Thursday

Congratulations to Abul!

Thesis title: A data-driven indicator-based analysis of plastic and yard waste management in Canada

Program: EVSE - MASc

Defense date: July 31st, 2026, Friday

Congratulations to Shahreer!

Thesis title: Quantifying Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Inequality in the United States

Program: EVSE - MASc

Defense date: June 24th, 2026, Wednesday

Congratulations to Patience!

Event: Sustainable Solid Waste Management Symposium at U of R (2026)

Date: April 14th, 2026 (Tuesday)

Venue: Education Building 623, University of Regina, Saskatchewan

Regular Ticket - Price: $200 (plus taxes)

Student and Senior Ticket - Price: $30 (plus taxes)

About the symposium:

The symposium topics include the generation, collection, treatment, recycling, and disposal of (i) municipal solid waste, (ii) plastic waste, (iii) electronic waste, (iv) industrial waste, (v) construction and demolition wastes, as well as (vi) special wastes such as household hazardous waste and low-level radioactive waste. The objectives of this in-person symposium are to raise public awareness on sustainable solid waste management in Canada, present waste management research at UofR, and build a regional network with regulators, engineers, urban planners, NGOs, and grassroots organizations in Southern Saskatchewan.

Participation fees include:

1. Attendance in the scientific programme and conference materials

2. A Certificate of Attendance for APEGS Continuing Professional Development or other CPD programs

3. Breakfast buffet - Scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, bacon (menu subject to change)

4. Lunch buffet - Fried chicken, baby back ribs, grilled Basa, grilled vegetables, mac & cheese (menu subject to change)

5. Two coffee breaks - Chef's baking tray, coffee, team fruit teas, water (menu subject to change)

6. Networking opportunities

The one-day symposium is organized by the WMSD Lab. Symposium sponsors: NSERC Discovery Grant program, Canada Research Chair Program, University of Regina, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. A Certificate of Attendance will be issued for APEGS Continuing Professional Development or other CPD programs. 

Tentative program (final program will be available in early April):

• 8:00-8:30 am Breakfast (30 min)

• 8:30-10:10 am Session 1 (20min slot × 5 slots = 100 min)

• 10:10-10:30 am Coffee break 1

• 10:30-12:10 pm Session 2 (20min slot × 5 slots = 100 min)

• 12:10-1:00 pm Lunch (50 min)

• 1:00-2:40 pm Session 3 (20min slot × 5 slots = 100 min)

• 2:40-3:00 pm Coffee break 2

• 3:00-5:00 pm Session 4 (20min slot × 6 slots = 120 min)

• 5:00-5:15 pm Networking and roundup (15 min)

Space is limited, register today!

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