International Week: February 3 - 7, 2025
International Week 2025 invites you to meaningfully engage with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through inspiring lectures, insightful panels and collaborative discussions.
Adopted in 2015, the SDGs call on governments and civil society worldwide to address the world's most pressing issues, from poverty and education to health and the environment.
Open to the University of Alberta and the local community, I-Week’s free events offer various ways to learn about the 17 SDGs and how to engage effectively with them.
Five days, 10 events to explore!
Attend the U of A's annual International Week to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and get inspired to work together for a better world.
main events
Keynote and discussion: Meredith Preston McGhie Centre for Pluralism
Why should we talk? The power of uncomfortable conversations.
Monday, Feb. 3
7 p.m.
Panel discussion: Truth seekers and storytellers
How do country and culture play into how journalists report the news?
Tuesday, Feb. 4
7 p.m.
Film: 2040
2040: Director Damon Gameau embarks on a journey to explore what the future could look like by 2040. Followed by a discussion.
Wednesday, Feb. 5
6:45 - 9 p.m.
Global Health Fair
The annual Global Health Fair focuses on global health education and research relating to biomedical science, individuals and communities.
Thursday, Feb. 4
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Art Exhibit: Flying to the sun
Explore the untapped potential of young girls through illustrations by Narges Noori.
Tuesday, Feb. 4 - Saturday, Feb. 8
Opening reception:
Tuesday, Feb. 4 | 3 - 5 p.m.
Unscripted Connections: Building Global Communities Through Improv
Becoming a global citizen is fun and exciting with improv's approach to making connections.
Thursday, Feb. 6
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Learn more! Watch these videos from International Week 2024 Learn about the history of I-Week
The University of Alberta consistently ranks in the Top 10 universities in the world and Top 3 in Canada for its research and stewardship that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. With our local and international partners, we work to address the urgent global need to improve health and education, reduce inequality and spur economic growth, all while tackling climate change and working to preserve oceans and forests.