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.


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Monica Miller Memorial Lecture featuring Lisa Moore
Oct. 7

Monica Miller Memorial Lecture featuring Lisa Moore

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Starts at 7:30pm

MacEwan University (Allard Hall)

A special evening honoring the legacy of Monica Miller with a lecture by renowned Newfoundland writer Lisa Moore, followed by a conversation with Jacqu...

The Future We Can Afford
Oct. 14

The Future We Can Afford

Wednesday, Oct. 14

Starts at 4:00pm

ArtsHub Ortona

Honouring End Poverty Edmonton’s first 10 years, then experience what’s next.

LitFest

LitFest

Oct. 14 to Oct. 18

LitFest is a festival where writers share true stories.

LitFest 2026 Opening Night Event and Reception
Oct. 14

LitFest 2026 Opening Night Event and Reception

Wednesday, Oct. 14

Starts at 7:00pm

Citadel Theatre

LitFest is thrilled to invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 for our opening night festivities!

On Treason
Oct. 15

On Treason

Thursday, Oct. 15

Starts at 5:00pm

Citadel Theatre

Patrick Lennox will speak to Taproot's Karen Unland about On Treason, the extraordinary tale of how Alberta has come to have a referendum vote on the p...

Deconstructing Us: The Secrets of our DNA
Oct. 15

Deconstructing Us: The Secrets of our DNA

Thursday, Oct. 15

Starts at 7:00pm

Citadel Theatre

Join host Premee Mohamed as she talks with featured author Turi King about her book, The Secrets of our DNA.

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