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Visiting Scholar at Dalian University of Technology

15 October 2023

It was a great pleasure to present our research results on ESG Criteria and the integration into Major Infrastructure Projects and Infrastructure Megaproject Performance revisited: Engagement of stakeholders and social value creation during my stay at Dalian University of Technology in China. It was also a pleasure to introduce the International Journal of Managing Projects […]

Nathalie Drouin has recently been featured in local media

26 September 2023

In the Montreal Gazette, Nathalie Drouin was quoted in a discussion regarding the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) project. She brought her expertise to the debates surrounding this large-scale project, shedding light on significant issues related to its financing and its impact on the local community. Her analyses have helped illuminate the various perspectives surrounding the […]

INFRA-S at the Sommet de la rentrée of the AQTR

22 September 2023

The “Sommet de la rentrée” Summit of the Quebec Association of Transportation (AQTR) is a day dedicated to significant projects that transform and invigorate our cities, with a focus on future-oriented mobility. Following a morning session dedicated to assessing the current state of the REM (Réseau express métropolitain) development and its impacts on communities, Nathalie […]

Conference of Professor Julien Pollack, University of Sydney

16 May 2023

We are pleased to inform you that Julien Pollack, Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, Australia, and a specialist in project management, will be presenting the findings of his latest research at a conference hosted by the Chair INFRA-S. Professor Pollack has worked in the Australian public sector, delivering organizational change projects. His research […]

Research Chair officially launched!

22 April 2023

The Research Chair INFRA-S is officially launched by a high-profile event!  We are pleased to announce that we launched the Chair INFRA-S on Social Value of Infrastructures last Tuesday (18 April) at the Salle des Boiseries of UQAM. We would like to thank our valued partners Port of Montreal, CAE, Ville de Montréal and Gestion d’infrastructure […]

New Book!

22 March 2023

Research Handbook on Governance of ProjectsINFRA-S is proud to announce the publication of a new book that represents cutting edge research in governance of projects by leading international scholars. The co-editors are Ralf Müller from BI Norwegian Business School, a prominent researcher of project governance for nearly two decades, Shankar Sankaran, University of Technology and […]

Manifesto for project management research

22 March 2023

Academics Giorgio Locatelli, Lavagon Ika, Nathalie Drouin, Ralf Müller, Martina Huemann, Jonas Soderlund, Joana Geraldi and Stewart Clegg recently published a Manifesto in favor of the quality of research carried out in project management. This Manifesto was supported by around thirty local and international researchers. See this link to access the Manifesto: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/emre.12568 Enjoy your […]

Launch of the Research Chair INFRA-S

22 March 2023

We are pleased to announce that the Research Chair INFRA-S will be launched on 18 April at UQAM. The event will take place at La Salle des Boiseries, 405 rue Ste-Catherine Est, Montreal. If you will like to join us please confirm at INFRA-S@uqam.ca. Looking forward to meet you there!