CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
Issue 219: Week of Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 – Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024
In This Issue
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- Introduction to Industry Research
October 3, 2024, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Community-Based Research Orientation
October 8, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Data Management Plans for Health Sciences Research
October 10, 2024, 10:00am-11:30am
More Training & Events
- Data Sciences Institute Research Day 2024
October 1, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm - ArcGIS Pro: An Introductory Tour
October 1, 2024, 10:00am-12:00pm - 2SLGBTQ+ Concepts, Identities and Inclusion
October 2, 2024, 1:00pm-4:00pm - Drawing Across the Disciplines: 3D Prototyping and Printing
October 2, 2024, 1:30pm-3:00pm - Mercury Project Solutions Summit
October 3, 2024, 2:30am-4:30am - Responsible LLM – Human Collaboration: Hackathon & Symposium (2 days)
October 4, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm
October 5, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm - Toronto Data Workshop (TDW) with Sean Taylor
October 4, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Transdisciplinary Knowledge Co-Production Workshop
October 4, 2024, 12:00pm-3:00pm - Open Research in a Changing Geo-Political Landscape Conference
October 7-8, 2024 - Cyber Security and your Research(ers) Virtual Office Hours
October 8, 2024, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Practical Strategies for a Gender-Inclusive University
October 9, 2024, 9:00am-12:00pm - STAR Workshop 11 – Research Administration Basics
October 10, 2024, 10:00am-11:30am - University of Toronto Core Facilities
October 10, 2024, 11:00am-2:00pm - Introduction to Using Tableau Desktop to Create Data Visualizations
October 10, 2024, 2:00pm-3:30pm
October 16, 20204, 10:00am-11:30am - CBRCanada Community of Practice: “Equitable Partnerships with CSOs”
October 11, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Beyond the Binary Canada Knowledge Exchange
October 16, 2024, 12:00pm-2:00pm - Academic Authorship in the Life Sciences Workshop
October 16, 2024 2:30pm-4:00pm
October 23, 2024, 2:30pm-4:00pm - ArcGIS Pro: Loading and Manipulating Data
October 17, 2024, 10:00am-12:00pm - 2024 Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium Annual Symposium
October 17, 2024, 8:00am-7:00pm - E-Learning Event: Inner City Health and Wellness Program: CBR Responding to Health, Wellness, and Social Inequity
October 17, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Introduction to Research Data Management for the Digital Humanities
October 17, 2024, 12:00pm-2:00pm - Toronto Data Workshop (TDW) with Xiaojun Su
October 18, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Introduction to Data Deposit and Sharing
October 22, 2024, 10:00am-12:00pm - Company and Competitor Research
October 22, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Safeguarding Science Workshop Module 1
October 22, 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm - Drawing Across the Disciplines: 3D Printing and Universal Design for Research
October 23, 2024, 9:00am-1:00pm - N2 Central Regional Meeting
October 24, 2024, 8:00am-3:00pm - Introduction to Best Practices for Creating Infographics
October 24, 2024, 10:00am-11:00am
October 29, 2024, 2:00pm-3:00 pm
MORE RESOURCES
Lab2Market Oceans / Validate Foundations – 3-Day Program
Original Communication – Research Alerts: September 26, 2024
The program will help researchers explore their ideas in a new way to identify how to create more value and impact with their research through potential commercial or collaborative research opportunities. Seed Fund applicants will also benefit from this training by refining their ideas on how to create growth from the initial Seed funding.
The application deadline for the Fall 2024 cohort will close on October 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
New Unconscious Bias Training Module: Inclusive Academic Cultures
Original Communication – Research Alerts: September 26, 2024
The Toronto Initiative for Diversity & Excellence (TIDE) and the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) are excited to announce the launch of Inclusive Academic Cultures: Ideas for Making Change, the newest module from the four-part Unconscious Bias online education series.
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
Announcements
Tri-Agency Policy on Indigenous Citizenship and Membership Affirmation
Original Communication – CIHR Newsletter: September 26, 2024
Refreshing Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR)
Original Communication — CIHR Newsletter: September 26, 2024
Funding Calls and Program Changes
KBHN – Call for Proposals 2024
Original Communication – Research Alerts: September 26, 2024
Digital Research Alliance of Data Resource Allocation Competition (RAC)
Original Communication – Research Alerts: September 26, 2024
Call for Proposals: Faculty Supervisors, 2025 Jackman Scholars-in-Residence
Original Communication – JHI Newsletter: September 26, 2024
2025-26 Visiting Public Humanities Faculty Fellowship
Original Communication – JHI Newsletter: September 26, 2024
Mitacs & Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Globalink Research Awards
Original Communication – Research Alerts: September 23, 2024
News, Information & Updates
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Digital Research Alliance 2023-2024 Annual Report
Original Communication — Digital Research Alliance of Canada website: September 27, 2024
The Annual Report showcases the group’s work and impacts from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, including updates on their strategic initiatives, funding programs, partnerships and ongoing support for national digital research infrastructure (DRI).
Jackman Humanities Institute Year in Review 23–24
Original Communication – JHI Newsletter: September 26, 2024
The JHI is proud to present our their Year in Review—an experiential look into the life of the Institute during the 2023-24 annual theme of Absence. The Year in Review offers a visual and summary account of JHI programs, events and research including the Circle of Fellows, Scholars-in-Residence, Art Exhibition, Program for the Arts, Working Groups and much more.
2023-24 U of T Entrepreneurship Annual Report
Original Communication – UTE newsletter: September 23, 2024
U of T Entrepreneurship (UTE) has released its 2023-24 annual report – demonstrating the growing commitment to innovation, lasting impact and diversity of the entrepreneurship community at U of T.
Two U of T Faculty Members and a Doctoral Candidate have been Shortlisted for the 2024 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Impact Awards.
Original Communication – Bulletin Brief: September 23, 2024
The annual awards recognize achievements by outstanding scholars and students in research, research training, knowledge mobilization and outreach activities funded by SSHRC, and are considered Canada’s highest honours in social sciences and humanities research.
Information & UPdates
Research Security Team Launch Services to Guide Research Funding Applicants
Original Communication — Provost’s Weekly Digest: September 27, 2024
This year, the Government of Canada’s new research security requirements under the Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC) will impact researchers applying for federal research grants. U of T’s Research Security Team has recently launched a suite of services and resources to help them navigate these new procedures.
Reminder: Mandatory Requirement to use U of T’s Central Chemical Inventory System by March 1, 2025
Original Communication – Research Alerts: September 23, 2024
This message is a follow up to the Research Alert sent on March 27, 2024 regarding the upcoming mandatory change to the University’s management of its chemical inventory. Please be reminded that all U of T researchers using hazardous chemicals must complete initial logging in the central chemical inventory system (HECHMET) by March 1, 2025.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Help Manage Your Meeting Minutes
Original Communication – ITS In the Loop: September 27, 2024
Are you making the most of AI? Capturing meeting outcomes like minutes or action items can be difficult and time consuming. GenAI tools, such as Copilot, streamline this process by quickly generating minutes and summaries. Learn more tips and strategies to leverage AI. Are you making the most of AI? Capturing meeting outcomes like minutes or action items can be difficult and time consuming. GenAI tools, such as Copilot, streamline this process by quickly generating minutes and summaries.
