Digitizing History and Culture

From the crumbling tombs of ancient Egyptian kings to Canada's under-renovation Parliament Hill, heritage sites across the globe are faced with a common challenge: how do we make these historically and culturally important spaces more accessible to all? To resolve this, institutions are reaching...

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Sounding the Alarm

Whistleblowers shed light on problems that would otherwise remain...

Protecting Cities from Urban Flooding

https://vimeo.com/935534273/b2054e04d4 As record-breaking rain and snowfall become regular events due...

Innovative Self-Powered Coat Design

https://vimeo.com/935397060/812fceeb95 Prolonged darkness is a reality for residents in Canada's...

Training Pediatric Surgeons

https://vimeo.com/927254763/6876526432 Laparoscopic surgery, a procedure where long thin instruments are...

Beyond the Magic of Mushrooms

Depression is one of the most significant challenges of our time, with over 280 million people suffering worldwide. Despite the demand, antidepressants...

Supporting Indigenous Economic Development

There are around 500 Indigenous economic development corporations across Canada. Together, they manage hundreds of millions of dollars in businesses and...

Challenge What's Possible

At Carleton University, we know that to solve big problems we must challenge conventional ways of thinking and doing. Explore this site to discover stories of innovative, inclusive and sustainable solutions that are making a positive impact and driving real change.

Extraterrestrial Exploration

Although the possibility of settlements on Mars or mining...

Smart Home Solutions

By 2037, an estimated 10.4 million Canadians will be...

High-Tech Food Security

Two of the biggest worries on the minds of...

Growing Food Year-Round

Access to nutritious and affordable food is a Canada-wide...

Connecting Fans, Athletes and Brands

Every four years the world is introduced to new...