Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Sustainability Research Awards. This year’s SRA’s are brought to you in partnership with the Faculty of Fine Arts, the Faculty of Engineering & Computer Science and the Faculty of Arts & Science.
Rooting Concordia – Loyola seed library and the soils that help it grow
Rooting Concordia is a three-year, student-led research and community infrastructure initiative with two interconnected components. The first is the establishment of the Concordia Collective Seed Library: a free, open-access resource providing locally adapted and heritage seeds, including Abenaki bush bean varieties grown on unceded Abenaki territory, to students, staff, and community members. The library will ... Read more
Iwant2beonTV
iWant2BeOnTV’s Adult Spelling Bee is a quite literal title for a transdisciplinary broadcasted performance of an adult spelling bee theatricalized with absurd consequences and musical guests. The event will take place on Friday, June 26th, 2026 at La Sala Rossa, a 300 capacity room with a rich history of fostering arts and music in Montreal, ... Read more
Paifang Festival 2026
Paifang was established in July 2024 as a grassroots queer festival in Montreal’s Chinatown. The project was designed to address the cultural and social isolation of queer Asian communities by creating intergenerational links with local residents through multidisciplinary programming. During its inaugural event, Paifang successfully engaged over 300 participants, demonstrating a clear demand for culturally ... Read more
Closed Loop: Building a Circular Ceramics Infrastructure at Concordia
Concordia’s ceramics and sculpture studios generate significant material waste each semester: fired ceramics, bisque fragments, glaze test tiles, plaster molds, and production debris that cannot be reclaimed through conventional wet clay recycling systems. These materials are often discarded because they are perceived as irrecoverable. This project addresses a critical sustainability gap within the Faculty of ... Read more
Sustainable Practices (formerly Sustainable Stitches)
This project proposes a series of recurring, hands-on workshops at Concordia University focused on clothing design, garment construction, repair, alteration, and textile upcycling. Open to students, staff, and the broader community, the workshops will accommodate all skill levels through themed sessions and personalized guidance. By transforming existing garments and reused materials into new creations, the ... Read more
Uzuri Gala 2026
Uzuri Gala, organized by the African Students' Association of Concordia (ASAC), is an initiative that celebrates African excellence through cultural expression. Rooted in community, diversity, and sustainability, the project showcases a cultural gala through African art, music, and dance to elevate Black and African representation. This event create a holistic platform that promotes inclusion, cultural ... Read more