Episode 129 - Postdoctoral Scholar, Ukrainian Students, Eye Care

Beyond the Bulletin Podcast

Edris Madadian, is one of the first AMTD postdoctoral scholars, and is just wrapping up his work at Waterloo. He discusses his process for removing substances in drugs and personal care products from wastewater to turn what’s left into renewable energy. The University is welcoming more than 30 Ukrainian students whose studies were interrupted by the ongoing war in their country. The School of Optometry and Vision Science announces a partnership with the Region of Waterloo to expand community members' access to world-class eye and vision care. And the Office of Indigenous Relations celebrates National Indigenous History Month. Links and resources: Students At Risk: https://waterloo-sec.imodules.com/s/1802/21/form.aspx?sid=1802&gid=2&pgid=2660&cid=7415&appealcode=23FSGEOLG Right to disconnect: https://uwaterloo.ca/provost/disconnecting-work-guideline Optometry partnership: https://uwaterloo.ca/seeing-beyond-2020/ Indigenous History Month: https://uwaterloo.ca/indigenous/ Convocation: https://uwaterloo.ca/convocation/volunteers https://uwaterloo.ca/convocation/guests Podcast listener survey: uwaterloo.ca/daily-bulletin/pod…st-listener-survey