CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
Issue 220: Week of Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 – Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024
In This Issue
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- Academic Authorship in the Life Sciences Workshop
October 16, 2024 2:30pm-4:00pm
October 23, 2024 2:30-4:00pm - Drawing Across the Disciplines: 3D Printing and Universal Design for Research
October 23, 2024, 9:00am-1:00pm - Horizon Europe: University of Toronto Information Session
October 24, 2024, 10:00am-11:30am
More Training & Events
- Community-Based Research Orientation
October 8, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm - 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
November 5, 2024, 9:00am-12:00pm - STAR Workshop 11 – Research Administration Basics
October 10, 2024, 10:00am-11:30am - Data Management Plans for Health Sciences Research
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 - Research Connection Community Fireside-Hamilton, Ontario: Heart and Stroke Prevention and Protection
October 16, 2024, 11:00am-12:00pm - Beyond the Binary Canada Knowledge Exchange
October 16, 2024, 12:00pm-2:00pm - 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 - PRiME Research Rounds
October 18, 2024, 9:00am-10:00am - Toronto Data Workshop (TDW) with Xiaojun Su
October 18, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm - How to Give More Effective Writing Feedback to Graduate Students
October 18, 2024, 12:00pm-1:30pm - 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 - 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 - Toronto Data Workshop (TDW) with Jay Alammar, “Hands-On Large Language Models: Language Understanding and Generation”
October 25, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training
October 30, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm - 2SLGBTQ+ Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
October 30, 2024, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Let’s Talk International Partnerships Fireside Chat
October 31, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Practical Strategies for a Gender-Inclusive University
- November 5, 2024, 9:00am-12:00pm
- Safeguarding Science Workshop | Module 1
November 5, 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm - Introduction to Using NVivo 14/15 for Qualitative Data Analysis (Windows Version)
November 6, 2024, 10:00am-12:30pm - Seminar: Image Integrity in Scientific Research, featuring Dr. Elisabeth Bik
November 8, 2024, 9:00am-12:00pm
MORE RESOURCES
TRANSFORM HF Digital Hub
Original Communication – UTE Weekly Digest: October 1, 2024
TRANSFORM Heart Failure is bringing great ideas out of the lab through their brand-new Digital Hub! The Digital Hub helps researchers and companies match the pace of their tech development with its integration, so that their solutions get into the hands of those who need them when they need them.
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
Funding Calls and Program Changes
Catalyst and Synthesis Grants – Call for Proposals
Original Communication — SDGS@UofT Newsletter: October 3, 2024
Reminder: NSERC RTI Application Deadlines 2024 competition
Original Communication – Research Alerts: October 2, 2024
Call for 2024 – 2025 Black Research Network Faculty Fellows
Original Communications – Black Research Network website : October 2, 2024
Mississauga Healthy Communities Grant– Collaborative Action Projects
Original Communications – Temetry Faculty of Medicine website: October 2, 2024
NSERC Prizes: Research Security Review Requirement
Original Communication – Research Alerts: October 1, 2024
Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium – 2025 Future Leaders Prizes
Original Communication – Research Alerts: October 1, 2024
News, Information & Updates
NEWS
Consultations on Civil Discourse @ U of T
Original Communication — Provost Weekly Digest: October 4, 2024
In response to growing polarization in society and on university campuses, Provost Trevor Young appointed Professor Randy Boyagoda as the Provostial Advisor on Civil Discourse. As part of his mandate, Professor Boyagoda is leading a Working Group on Civil Discourse, the goal of which is to contribute insights towards strengthening a culture of respectful dialogue and the discussion of challenging subjects at the University.
Appointment of Professor France Gagnon as Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation, U of T Mississauga
Original Communication – Provost’s Weekly Digest: October 4, 2024
The Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the appointment of Professor France Gagnon as Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation, at U of T Mississauga for a two-year term – from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026.
Appointment of Professor Alison Mountz as Interim Vice-Principal Research & Innovation, University of Toronto Scarborough
Original Communication —Provost’s Weekly Digest: October 4, 2024
Professor Mountz brings excellent administrative leadership, experience, and research excellence to the role. Given her time in the Office of the Vice-Principal Research & Innovation (OVPRI), initially as the Associate Vice-Principal, Research & Innovation, Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships (July 2023 to April 2024) and currently as Acting VPRI (April 2024 to present), she is well prepared to assume the role of Interim VPRI, UTSC.
New Information Security Website
Original Communication – Information Security Website: October 2, 2024
The new Information Security website (https://security.utoronto.ca) is now live! The old website (https://isea.utoronto.ca) will be decommissioned on Oct. 15, 2024. Please update any URLs from the old site with the new site.
34 U of T scholars receive research infrastructure support from CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund
Original Communication – Bulletin Brief: October 2, 2024
The fund aims to support universities’ research infrastructure and help them compete in recruiting and retaining exceptional researchers.
Information & UPdates
Strengthening digital trust: Cyber Security Awareness Month 2024
Original Communication – Information Security Website: September 26, 2024
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a globally recognized campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of information security. Every year, the University of Toronto celebrates Cyber Security Awareness Month with events and educational resources aimed to equip the tri-campus community with knowledge on information security.
