CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
In This Issue
Issue 270: Weeks of Monday, October 20, 2025 - Sunday, October 26, 2025
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- Why Cybersecurity Matters in Research: Protecting Data, Patients, and Discovery
October 29, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Drawing Across the Disciplines: Zines Webinar
November 5, 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm - Demystifying the Scholarly Publishing Process
November 12, 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm
More Training & Events
- AI in Qualitative Research: Harnessing Tools Appropriately
October 28, 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm - CFI JELF: Strategies for Success
October 29, 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm - Cyber Security and Your Research(ers) Office Hours: AI security and research
November 11, 2025, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Let’s Talk International Partnerships Fireside Chat – Partnering Globally for Impact through Co-Creation
October 30, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Blueprints of Immunity: Designing the Next Generation of Antibodies
October 31, 2025, 8:30am-2:00pm - CQ Seminar – “N(ArT)URE as a Relational Approach to Research-Creation”
October 31, 2025, 12:00pm-1:30pm - Reconciliation in Practice: A Learning Community for Faculty and Staff
October 31, 2025, 12:10pm-1:00pm - Introduction to Visualizing Relationships Using Gephi
November 4, 2025, 10:00am-12:30pm - Healthy Research Teams & Labs Symposium 2025
November 12, 2025, 8:30am-11:30am - QGIS: An Introductory Tour (in-person)
November 5, 2025, 11:00am-1:00pm - Data cleaning made easier with OpenRefine
November 5, 2025, 2:00pm-4:00pm - Resources for Patent Research
November 6, 2025, 12:00pm-2:00pm - Digital Storytelling with ArcGIS StoryMaps
November 7, 2025, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Storytelling with Data (PowerBI)
November 7, 2025, 4:00pm-6:00pm - Accessible People Leadership
November 10, 2025, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Introduction to Using Tableau Public to Create Data Visualizations
November 10, 2025, 3:00pm-4:30pm - Introduction to Geospatial Python Programming with ArcGIS
November 11, 2025, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Introduction to Using Tableau Public to Create Data Visualizations
November 12, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am - Understanding and Addressing Antisemitism at U of T: Rights, Responsibilities, and Inclusive Practices
November 12, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm - AI Jam 2.0: More challenges, more experiments and more solutions!
November 13, 2025, 3:00pm-3:50pm - PRiME Swiss-Canadian Innovation Symposium
November 14, 2025, 8:00am-6:30pm - Introduction to SPSS for managing and analyzing data
November 14, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm - CBRCanada CoP: Equitable Compensation for Community Partners
November 14, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Language, Ableism & Inclusion
November 17, 2025, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Introduction to Using Power BI to Create Data Visualizations
November 17, 2025, 3:00pm-4:30pm - 2025 AMR Symposium | EPIC Emerging & Pandemic Infections Consortium
November 18-19, 2025 - Research Ethics in the Health Sciences Info Session
November 18, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am - Introduction to Best Practices for Creating Infographics
November 18, 2025, 2:00pm-3:00pm - 17th Canadian Science Policy Conference
November 19-21, 2025 - Introduction to Using Power BI to Create Data Visualizations
November 19, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am - QGIS: Loading and Manipulating Data (in-person)
November 19,2025, 11:00am-1:00pm - DLPSH Office of Research Lunch and Learn on Data Assets
November 19, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - AODA + Universal Design Accessible Digital Ecosystems for IT Leaders
November 19, 2025, 1:00pm-3:00pm - STAR Workshop – Ensuring Success: Strategic & Compliant Research Procurement (Part A, Online)
November 20, 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm - Building Thriving Research Teams
November 20, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm - U of T’s Industry Partners’ Reception 2025
November 20, 2025, 5:30pm-8:00pm - Research Ethics in the Social Sciences, Humanities and Education Info Session
November 21, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am - Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training
November 21, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - How to Help your Students get the Most out of their Individual Development Plan (IDP)
November 21, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Visualizing Data with Maps (ArcGIS Online)
November 21, 2025, 4:00pm-6:00pm
More Resources
- Community Research Data Toolkit Now Officially Launched
Original Communication – eCampusOntario Pressbook: October 17, 2025
This toolkit introduces communities and the organizations and researchers who collaborate with them to concepts of research data management—such as data management plans and data deposit—to support their work.
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
Funding Calls and Program Changes
Resource Allocation Competition Now Open
Original Communication — Digital Research Alliance of Canada website: October 24, 2025
Amazon Research Awards – 2025 Call for Proposals
Original Communication – Research Alert: October 21, 2025
AI Applications in Statistical Sciences Research
Original Communication – CANSSI Ontario Newsletter: October 23, 2025
News, Information & Updates
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National Indigenous Peoples Day to become a Presidential Day at U of T
Original Communication – Provost’s Digest: October 24 2025
Beginning in 2027, the University of Toronto will allocate a Presidential Day whenever National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) falls on a weekday, resulting in an institution-wide closure and paid holiday for employees.
Melanie Woodin officially installed as U of T’s 17th president
Original Communication – Bulletin Brief: October 24, 2025
As she was officially installed as the University of Toronto’s 17th president, Melanie Woodin outlined her vision of the university’s role in a world beset by challenges – calling on the U of T community to “meet this moment.”