The University of Windsor will host the 2025 Minerva Learning Forum, a national event dedicated to advancing education and innovation in workplace health, safety, and environmental management.

Powered by Minerva Canada, the May 2 forum will bring together leaders from academia, industry, and government to discuss how health and safety principles are being applied — and should be taught — across Canadian workplaces.

“Forums like these are crucial in bridging the gap between academic theory and workplace reality,” says Larry Masotti, president of Minerva Canada. “Our goal is to inspire change by influencing how health and safety are taught in classrooms — and ultimately practised in boardrooms, labs, and job sites.”

This year’s forum will highlight a variety of timely topics, including psychological safety in academia and the workplace, health and safety in transportation, the business case for health and safety, and what’s missing in health and safety in education.

“This event goes beyond compliance — it’s about cultivating a mindset where safety and wellbeing are embedded into every aspect of learning and leadership,” says Jacqueline Stagner, undergraduate programs co-ordinator in the Faculty of Engineering and an organizer of the event. “We’re excited to welcome speakers who are at the forefront of health and safety practices in their fields.”

In addition to knowledge sharing, the forum offers networking opportunities, giving attendees space to discuss best teaching practices, curriculum integration strategies, and collaborative approaches to creating safer, healthier workplaces.

To attend the forum, register at Minerva Learning Forum registration.