To support student curiosity and knowledge transfer in the net-zero space, a certificate program has been developed to provide students with the foundational skills and perspectives required to tackle complex issues related to social impact, circular economy, and more specifically focused on the transition to a net-zero economy.
Participating students will have the opportunity to complete net-zero workshops delivered outside of their course schedule. These workshops will utilize a learner-centric approach that uses problem-solving as the path to insights and capability development, and will involve team-based activities and engagement with industry leaders and Queen's University faculty subject matter experts. Workshops will be delivered in-person on Queen's campus and will be approximately 2.5hrs in length. In some cases, supplementary virtual content will be provided to enhance learning.
An Academic Leadership Team comprised of Queen’s University faculty with expertise across social impact, sustainability, and entrepreneurship will oversee the workshop development and content being delivered for the certificate.
By completing the workshops being offered through the certificate, students will be awarded a Certificate in Leading Sustainable Change Towards a Net Zero Economy. This non-credit certificate will be awarded by the Smith School of Business and is meant to be a validated indicator of a recipient’s well-rounded understanding of the complex issues facing Canada’s transition towards a net-zero economy. Students will receive an electronic certificate and can highlight this experience on their resume and to future employers.
Workshop Topics
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5. Circular Economy, Emerging Technologies and Emerging Economic Models 6. Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goal's & Policy Considerations 7. Green Business Solutions 8. Life Cycle Analysis and Techno-Economic Analysis |
Apply to deliver a Workshop
We are currently recruiting industry practitioners, faculty members, alumni and community partners to deliver each of the workshops listed above. If you believe your experience and expertise aligns with a workshop, please submit your application by following the instructions located via the link below.
More details regarding each workshop topic, objectives and timing can be found through the link below.
You may apply to deliver more than one workshop. All workshops will be delivered in-person on Queen's campus in Kingston Ontario.
Application close date: November 2nd, 2023 at 11:59pm ET
Get Updates About the Net-Zero Certificate
If you are a Queen's University student keen to learn more about the Certificate in Leading Sustainable Change Towards a Net Zero Economy, please contact us at netzero@queensu.ca.
Alternatively, please feel free to register for the Certificate through the link below and we will be sure to send you more information when it becomes available.
Note: You can register for any of the Certificate, Internship or Incubator streams through the link to receive more information.
Student registration