Since last January, Boutheina Haouari, a Master’s student in Urban Design at the Faculty of Environmental Design at the Université de Montréal, has been working as a research assistant at the UNESCO Chair in Urban Landscape.
As part of the Idéathon Ville en transition, organized by Millénium Québecor – Université de Montréal, Eddy shared his research on citizen participation in the integration of AI into urban mobility in Montreal. His presentation highlighted the ethical challenges of AI and data management in a context where our cities are becoming increasingly smart.
On Wednesday, March 25, Québec’s Chief Scientist (@scichefqc) brought together the holders of new chairs in scientific diplomacy, the holders of the UNESCO Chairs in Québec, as well as several other key actors in scientific diplomacy, for a launch day devoted to structuring this emerging ecosystem. The event also gathered representatives from the Fonds de recherche du Québec (@fondsrecherchequebec), SSHRC (@sshrc_crsh), NSERC (@nserc_crsng), and various provincial and federal ministries. The meeting provided a space for dialogue among institutions called upon to play a central role in the development of scientific diplomacy in Québec.
We are proud to share that Eddy Nono has received the Graduate and Postdoctoral Scholarship (ESP) from the Université de Montréal. This award recognizes and supports master’s and doctoral students who stand out for the excellence of their academic record.
Eddy and Fred presented the Critical AI Fresk workshop during the event “Le jeu c’est sérieux: des Fresques pour changer le monde”, organized by the Réseau québécois pour l’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion (RQEDI) as part of the pre-forum for EDI organizations. The event was organized in partnership with the INRS, Ecogames, HEC Montréal, and the Institut EDS de ULaval.
Last fall, the ‘Villes Régions Monde’ (VRM) network launched a scholarship competition for graduate students finishing their thesis to encourage them in this final stage of their academic journey. Frédérique Roy, a master’s student in urban planning and collaborator at the UNESCO Chair in Urban Landscape, has been awarded a $3,000 scholarship.
Last January, Eddy Nono led a workshop as part of the 2026 Launch Bootcamp, organized by the Millénium Québecor – Université de Montréal. This event aimed to invite participants to reflect on their personal motivations for entrepreneurship, notably through activities focused on developing their entrepreneurial skills and taking ownership of their problem space.
Discover Episode 6 “Urban Narratives: Crossing Perspectives” featuring Peter Soland, founder of Civiliti, a Montreal-based firm specializing in urban and landscape development projects. The episode is hosted by Leandry Jieutsa and Roxane Kasprzyk.
Last week, Rashid Mushkani, collaborator with the UNESCO Chair in Urban Landscape, gave a talk at UQAM: “AI Pluralism: What Models Do, Who Decides, and Why It Matters.”
Leandry Jieutsa presented the results of his PhD research at the @Geoinno 2026 (8th Geography of Innovation Conference in Budapest).
Sarah worked as a research and communications assistant at the UNESCO Chair for over three years (2022-2025). Her master’s thesis, realized at the UNESCO Chair in Urban Landscape, explored how the rise of AI in urban environments impacts citizens’ mental health; particularly focusing on those who have anxiety and depression in Montréal. Her research received up to five grants and awards, including a scholarship from OBVIA (the International Observatory on the Societal Impacts of AI and Digital Technologies); as part of Supporting the Next Generation Scholarship Program.
For this Episode 5, “Living Winter: Smart and Inclusive Spaces,” Leandry and Roxane welcome Victor Bouguin, who works at Vivre en Ville and is an expert in winter urban planning.