Upcoming Events
Climate and Health “Big Ideas” Symposium 
Join faculty and trainees from across Duke to spark ideas and connect on climate and health research. Including a keynote address by Mary B. Rice (director of the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health), research showcase, and "big ideas" pitch session. Lunch will be provided. Hosted by Duke University School of Medicine.
2026 Bass Connections Fair
Students of all levels are encouraged to stop by the Bass Connections Fair and talk with project team leaders and Bass Connections staff to learn more about new project opportunities and the benefits of participation. Check out some tips for making the most of the Bass Connections Fair.
Rethinking Food Waste: A Duke Climate Collaboration Symposium
***This event is currently full; join the waitlist***
This two-day symposium, hosted by the World Food Policy Center at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy, will explore pathways for reducing food waste and redesigning our food systems for greater sustainability, equity, and resilience.
Duke at COP30 Debrief
Join the Nicholas Institute for a dynamic conversation with Duke students and experts who attended COP30, the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Belém, Brazil. If you're interested in applying for the U.N. Climate Change Negotiations Practicum next fall, be sure to attend!
Roundtable | Toward a New Enlightenment for the Anthropocene
In collaboration with Columbia University and Villa Albertine, Duke welcomes Corine Pelluchon, Professor of Philosophy at Gustave Eiffel University, and Cyrille Barnerias, Director of European and International Relations at the French Biodiversity Agency (OFB) for a roundtable on today’s pressing ecological challenges. The event is hybrid—see the Villa Albertine website for an access link.
Climate Tech at Duke Showcase: A Duke Climate Collaboration Symposium
Join us for the next Duke Climate Collaboration Symposium, which aims to foster cross-sectoral partnerships and showcase Duke’s leadership in climate tech innovation. The symposium will highlight innovative climate tech addressing the blue economy, energy transition, built environment, material science, climate and health, and climate AI.
Power Lunch with Leah Parks
Current Duke students are invited to join our first Power Lunch of the fall 2026 semester featuring Leah Parks, siting manager at Kairos Power. Kairos Power is a mission-driven engineering company focused on the delivery of a clean, affordable and safe energy solution through the integrated design, licensing and demonstration of advanced reactor technology. Parks will discuss her work, with Q&A to follow. Lunch will be provided.
From Billions to Trillions: Reducing Risks for Energy and Climate Finance
Register now for the third annual "From Billions to Trillions" summit, Duke University’s flagship gathering on mobilizing private capital for global energy and climate solutions.
Duke Research Summit
The Duke Research Summit is a showcase of the groundbreaking research and innovation happening across Duke. This full-day event includes a light breakfast, fireside chat with research leadership, multiple panel discussions, Daubechies lecture, catered lunch, lightning talks, and a networking reception. All members of the Duke research community are open to apply to share a lightning talk at the summit, applications due Sunday, February 1 at 11:59 p.m.