The University We Need - An Academy for Tomorrow

Explore the crucial role of universities in driving social innovation and shaping the future in this thought-provoking TEDxCalgary talk by James Stauch. Discover how past academic institutions contributed to essential societal advancements like urban sanitation, universal health care, and public libraries. Learn about the challenges and opportunities facing modern universities in fostering innovation and addressing complex social issues. Gain insights from Stauch's extensive experience as the Director of the Institute for Community Prosperity at Mount Royal University and his work in developing social innovation and leadership programs. Examine the importance of community-partnered knowledge production and its impact on various fields, including food security, aging, nonprofit management, and artificial intelligence for social good. Reflect on the evolving role of universities in creating positive change and preparing students to tackle tomorrow's challenges.

The university we need: An academy for tomorrow | James Stauch | TEDxCalgary