Office of Research
and Academic Institutes

Cape Breton University achieves and sustains a strong culture of academic inquiry and innovation by building on the outstanding individual skills of its researchers, by maintaining focus on its core research disciplines, by celebrating the role of undergraduate student research and by facilitating a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to research initiatives.

The Office of Research and Academic Institutes supports, promotes and celebrates a vibrant, growing research community. The Office of Research and Academic Institutes works to create an outstanding climate of support for Cape Breton University’s researchers.


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Events

IMWA 2010 Conference "Mine Water and Innovative Thinking"

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
September 5 – 9, 2010

The IMWA 2010 Symposium is jointly hosted by the International Mine Water Association (IMWA) and Cape Breton University. This conference will enable persons from around the world who have an interest in mine water management to learn first hand how 21st century mine water challenges are being tackled. Delegates will enjoy a first-class technical program that will address pertinent and exciting information in the field of mine water management and as always, there will be ample opportunity to exchange ideas and best practices with colleagues from around the world. For additional information, check out the conference site at http://www.imwa.info/imwa2010/ or contact Prof. Christian Wolkersdorfer, Cape Breton University Chair in Mine Water Remediation & Management at IMWA2010@cbu.ca.