CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
In This Issue
Issue 281: Week of Monday, January 19, 2026 - Sunday, January 25, 2026
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- Let’s Talk International Partnerships Fireside Chat – International Students: Life After Graduation documentary screening
January 27, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Introduction to Using NVivo 15 for Qualitative Data Analysis (Windows Version)
February 9, 2026, 2:00pm-4:30pm - Research Ethics in the Social Sciences, Humanities and Education Info Session
February 12, 2026, 10:00am-11:30am
More Training & Events
- Surveillance, Policy and Art, with Professor Evan Light
January 27, 2026, 10:30am-11:30am - Building Authentic Partnerships with Patient and Community Partners
January 27, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm - Launchpad: Campus Resources for U of T Startups
January 27, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - ArcGIS Pro Essentials (Virtual)
January 27, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Horizons Europe: Cluster 4: AI, Data, Robotics Info Day & Matchmaking Event
January 28, 2026, 2:30am-1:00pm - Smart Phones, Smart Habits: A Data Detox Workshop
January 28, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - SRI Seminar Series: Brad Knox – Harmful traits of AI companions
January 28, 2026, 12:30pm-2:00pm - The Climate Crisis and AI for Health
January 28, 2026, 4:00pm-6:00pm - Horizons Europe: Cluster 4: Digital Industry and Space – Info Day
January 29, 2026, 3:00am-10:00am - 2SLGBTQ+ Concepts, Identities and Inclusion
January 29, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm - Secure Innovation: What UofT Founders Need to Know to Protect Their Start-ups
January 29, 2026, 11:00am-12:00pm - Connect+Learn: What’s New in Microsoft 365
January 29, 2026, 11:00am-12:00pm - Demystifying Your Data: A Data Detox Workshop
January 29, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - CIHR Webinar: Healthy Youth Team Grants
January 29, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm - Research & Innovation Dashboards Training for Users
January 30, 2026, 10:00am-11:00am - Facts vs Feelings: Identifying Design Tricks and Misinformation Online
January 30, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm - Introduction to 3D Design with Tinkercad
January 30, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm - Reconciliation in Practice: A Learning Community for Faculty and Staff
January 30, 2026, 12:10pm-1:00pm - Horizons Europe: Ocean Science Matchmaking Event
Febraury 3, 2026, 12:00am - Part 1: What is Harassment? Tools to Identify and Address Racial and Sexual Harassment
Febraury 3, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm - Horizons Europe: Cluster 6 & EU Mission “Restore our Oceans and Waters”: Advancing Ocean Science Matchmaking Event
Febraury 3, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm - Accessible Digital Ecosystems for IT Leaders
February 3, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm - AI and the Future of Quantitative Geography & Planning Education
February 3, 2026, 3:00pm-5:00pm - SRI Seminar Series: Bruce Schneier – Integrous Systems Design
February 4, 2026, 12:30pm-2:00pm - Cyber Security and Your Research(ers) Office Hours
February 4, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Fireside at FemSTEM, with Carol Shen
February 4, 2026, 4:00pm-5:00pm - Horizons Europe: Key Enabling Technologies 2026 Matchmaking Event
February 5, 2026, 3:00am-10:00am - Safeguarding Science – Module 5: Sanctions 101
February 5, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm - CIHR Webinar: Project Grant Applicant Webinar – Spring 2026
Febraury 6, 2026, 11:00am-12:00pm (French)
Febraury 6, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm (English) - Data Cleaning with OpenRefine
February 6, 2026, 3:00pm-5:00pm - Part 2: What is Harassment? Tools to Identify and Address Racial and Sexual Harassment
February 10, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm - Data Resources for Entrepreneurs
February 10, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm - JHI How-to: Fall in Love with Your Research Again
February 10, 2026, 1:00pm-2:30pm - QGIS Essentials (Virtual)
February 10, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Introduction to Using NVivo 15 for Qualitative Data Analysis (Mac Version)
February 10, 2026, 2:00pm-4:30pm - Practical Strategies for a Gender-Inclusive University
February 11, 2026, 9:30am-12:00pm - Accessible Content Fundamentals
February 11, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Recognizing and Addressing Race, Place of Origin & Creed-Based Discriminations in our Work Environment
February 12, 2026, 10:00am-12:30pm - CBRCanada E-Learning Series: Raising Resilient Families: Empowering Parents with Cognitive Challenges Through Co-Production Practices
February 12, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - CBRCanada CoP: Grounded and Guided: Ethical and Practical Insights for Rural Community-Based Research
February 13, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
Announcements
Funding Calls and Program Changes
Derrick Rossi Innovation Awards
Original Communication – Research Alerts: January 22, 2026
Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport (TISS) Research Accelerator Fund
Original Communication – Research Alerts: January 20, 2026
News, Information & Updates
Information & Updates
Map & Data Library to Reopen May 2026
Original Communication – Map & Data Library Website: January 19, 2026
After nearly two years of renovation, the Map & Data Library is getting ready to reopen in its brand-new home on the 5th floor of Robarts Library! A soft reopening is planned for May 1, 2026, with a formal reopening coming in fall 2026.