Nature, Neighborhoods, Networks and Neurons: the Relationships Between Brain Functioning and the Environment – Aug. 3, 2022

Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship, School of Cities Suite 853, 55 Saint George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Abstract Our brains are limited capacity information processing systems, whose performance can be modulated by different environmental factors. In this talk, I will present research examining how different external environments; such as more natural environments, can affect cognitive and affective processing. Using computer vision algorithms we find that perceiving higher curved-edge structure in natural scenes […]

Strategies for Systematic, Scoping, or Other Comprehensive Searches of Literature – Part I

Part 1: Structured Approach to Searching the Medical Literature for Knowledge Syntheses Audience: University of Toronto graduate students and faculty engaged in health science research. Date: Monday, August 8th 2022 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm (+ mandatory pre-work module, approximately 60 minutes) Location: Online via Zoom (meeting link will be provided in registration confirmation email)   […]

SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant (PEG) Information Session – Aug. 08, 2022

In this session, faculty and staff will provide an overview of the SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant (PEG). A panel of UofT faculty members will share their insights and experiences with the funding opportunity and discuss strategies for successful proposal planning and development. Panelists: • Tenley Conway, Professor and Associate Chair Research. Department of Geography, Geomatics and […]

Strategies for Systematic, Scoping, or Other Comprehensive Searches of Literature – Part 2

Part 2: Beyond Medline: Translating Search Strategies Audience: University of Toronto graduate students and faculty engaged in health science research. Date: Tuesday, August 9th 2022 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm (+ mandatory pre-work module, approximately 60 minutes) Location: Online via Zoom (meeting link will be provided in registration confirmation email)   By the end of this […]

Strategies for Systematic, Scoping, or Other Comprehensive Searches of Literature – Part 3

Part 3: Going Grey and Supplementary Search Techniques Audience: University of Toronto graduate students and faculty engaged in health science research. Date: Wednesday, August 10th 2022 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm (+ mandatory pre-work module, approximately 60 minutes) Location: Online via Zoom (meeting link will be provided in registration confirmation email)   By the end of […]

Community of Practice: Co-authorship with community members as research co-creation – Aug. 12, 2022

Community of practice meetings actively bring together CBRCanada members from across Canada and beyond to engage in meaningful discussions. All involved in community-based research are welcome, whether you are a researcher, peer-researcher, student, project coordinator, administrator, director, or community leader. The purpose of the community of practice is to network with others, learn from each […]

NFRF-Exploration: Strategies for Success – Aug. 16, 2022

The Centre for Research & Innovation Support is hosting a webinar on the upcoming 2022 NFRF-Exploration competition for the University of Toronto community. This session will feature a faculty discussion focused on sharing insights into the adjudication process, best practices, and proposal tips. This session will also include a general overview of the NFRF-Exploration competition, […]

Best Practices for Hybrid Meetings

The modern workplace presents new opportunities for collaboration and innovation, and hybrid meeting skills can make all the difference. Join Connect+Learn for an overview of best practices for hybrid meetings. Topics discussed will include: Organizing hybrid meetings for success Facilitating engaging hybrid meetings Hybrid meeting etiquette Effective use of meeting technology And more…

SSHRC Insight Grant – Budget Information Session – Aug. 25, 2022

The Centre for Research & Innovation Support, in collaboration with Research Services Office, will be hosting a special budget information session on the 2022 SSHRC Insight Grant (IG). This session will build on a faculty panel discussion focused on proposal writing tips and reflections on the adjudication process: “SSHRC Insight Grant: Strategies for Success (https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/sshrc-insight-grant-strategies-for-success-jul-21-2022/)”. […]

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