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York-Mahidol student sustainability symposium 2023

Posted on 28 April 2023

We have an exciting opportunity for final year students from all departments to take part in this year's online international student sustainability symposium.

Does your final year project or dissertation touch on a global development challenge?

Register your interest for presenting a poster at this year's York-Mahidol online student sustainability symposium on 23 May. This is an exciting opportunity open to final year students in all departments who want to explore, share and discuss sustainability themed projects across the University of York and Mahidol in Thailand. 

A call for student posters

We are looking for final year projects or dissertations that touch on a global development challenge involving one or more of the following:

  • Climate change
  • Poverty, inequality, poor health
  • Clean and sustainable water, air, and energy
  • Food security and sound agricultural practice
  • Sustainable human settlements, economic growth, industrialization, and lifestyles
  • Biodiversity on land and below water

We want to share a diverse range of projects from all different disciplines so please consider applying by clicking the link below before 9 May. We will also be offering guidance on making a good poster for those interested in taking part.

Why should I present at the student sustainability symposium?

  • Professional development: develop your professional skills, including public speaking, networking, and presenting your ideas to others
  • Boost your CV: Enhance your CV and show potential employers that you are engaged and committed to your field, and willing to take on challenges and put yourself out there
  • Feedback: get valuable feedback on your work from experts, which can help you refine your ideas and improve your research methods
  • Expose yourself to new ideas: an opportunity to learn about new ideas and engage in discussions with other students, experts and researchers

When: 23 May 2023, 8:30-10:00 am

Where: Online

Deadline for expression of interest: 9 May 2023

Contact: If you have any questions please contact Tim via tim.doheny-adams@york.ac.uk

Apply now