UQAM Amazon immersion: 15th edition field course offers hands‑on research on the Tapajós
In August 2026, about a dozen UQAM graduate students took part in the 15th edition of the course 'Amazonia: environment, intervention and conservation.' Over two weeks on the Tapajós River they conducted individual research projects, engaged with Indigenous communities and local stakeholders, and gained intensive field experience integrated into master’s and doctoral training.
The field trip combined on‑site observation, meetings with Indigenous communities and regional actors, and student research on topics such as terra preta soils, impacts of large‑scale agriculture and fisheries resources. Led by Professor Marc Lucotte, the course—taught for 30 years—provides a demanding immersive environment that helps graduate students move from theory to applied field research and develop fieldwork skills valuable in environmental careers.
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