CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
Issue 221: Week of Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 – Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024
In This Issue
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- Introduction to Research Data Management for the Digital Humanities
October 17, 2024, 12:00pm-2:00pm - New Frontiers in Research Fund EDI Webinar
October 22, 2024, 10:00am-12pm (French)
October 22, 2024, 1:00-3:00pm (English) - Research & Innovation Dashboards Training for Users
October 25, 2024, 10:00am-11:00am
More Training & Events
- Introduction to Using Tableau Desktop to Create Data Visualizations
October 16, 20204, 10:00am-11:30am - 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 - Academic Authorship in the Life Sciences Workshop
October 16, 2024 2:30pm-4:00pm
October 23, 2024 2:30-4:00pm - 2024 Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium Annual Symposium
October 17, 2024, 8:00am-7:00pm - ArcGIS Pro: Loading and Manipulating Data
October 17, 2024, 10:00am-12:00pm - E-Learning Event: Inner City Health and Wellness Program: CBR Responding to Health, Wellness, and Social Inequity
October 17, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm - PRiME Research Rounds
October 18, 2024, 9:00am-10:00am - 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 - 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 - Anomaly Detection – What to Do without Enough Data
October 31, 2024, 12:00-1:00pm - 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 - TRANSFORM HF 2024 Fall Network Event
November 8, 2024, 8:00am-1:00pm - Seminar: Image Integrity in Scientific Research, featuring Dr. Elisabeth Bik
November 8, 2024, 9:00am-12:00pm - Edge AI Innovations Summit
November 8, 2024, 9:30am-3:30pm - Toronto Data Workshop (TDW) with Jacob Baldwin, “Pro Football Focus”
November 8, 2024, 12:00-1:00pm CBRCanada Community of Practice: “Interdisciplinary Community-Based Research”
November 8, 2024, 12:00-1:00pm
MORE RESOURCES
Writing a Plain Language Summary: Tips and Tricks from the SPOR Evidence Alliance
Original Communication – Knowledge Translation Canada: October 9, 2024
These proposed steps were developed by combining recommendations from the literature on developing plain language summaries with insights from a group of 11 patient/public partners. The result is an evidence-based, patient/public partner informed set of steps for creating a plain language summary.
Predatory Publishing Checklist
Original Communication – University of Toronto Libraries: October 8, 2024
The aim of this checklist is to assist you in avoiding publishing your work in a predatory or low quality journal.
EDI in a Global Context from the Institutional Equity Office Features a Collection of Resources and Education Opportunities from Across U of T
Original Communication – Bulletin Brief, October 7, 2024
Additionally, the site highlights community supports available from Oct. 7 to 15 for community members with close connections to Israel, Gaza, the West Bank and the broader Middle East.
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
Funding Calls and Program Changes
Call for Proposals – Schmidt Sciences SAFE-AI: Safety Assurance through Fundamental Science in Emerging AI
Original Communication – Research Alerts: October 11, 2024
Research on Research Joint Initiative (SSHRC, CIHR and Michael Smith Health Research BC)
Original Communication – Research Alerts: October 8, 2024
Ontario Centre of Innovation – Collaborate to Commercialize (C2C) Program Calls for Proposals, Life Sciences and Healthcare Technologies
Original Communication – Research Alerts: October 8, 2024
Joint Call for Canada-France Funding Opportunity in Artificial Intelligence
Original Communication – Research Alerts: October 7, 2024
News, Information & Updates
NEWS
Geoffrey Hinton, a University Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Original Communication – Bulletin Brief: October 9, 2024
Widely regarded as the “godfather of AI,” Hinton shared the prize with John J. Hopfield of Princeton University for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.
Fifteen Faculty Members have been Elected Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) for 2024 in Recognition of Excellence in Health Sciences.
Original Communication – Bulletin Brief: October 9, 2024
Election to CAHS fellowship is considered one of the highest honours for individuals in the Canadian health sciences community.
U of T has Earned the 13th Spot in a New Ranking by Inc. and Fast Company Magazines that Highlights the top 50 Institutions Transforming Entrepreneurship.
Original Communication – Bulletin Brief: October 7, 2024
The Ignition Schools list showcases academic institutions from around the world with the biggest impact on business and ideas that define the future.
New Science Building Opens Doors to Expanded Life Science Innovation at UTM
Original Communication – Temetry Medicine website: October 4, 2024
A new building at the University of Toronto Mississauga is now home to a range of life science research and entrepreneurship initiatives including research in advanced diagnostics, cancer phototherapy, chronic pain treatment and drug discovery, among
Information & UPdates
CBRCanada Member Survey 2024
Original Communication – CBRCanada E-Newsletter: October 10, 2024
Community-Based Research Canada, of which University of Toronto is a member, is inviting input on Community-Based Research Canada programs and future directions. Survey closes October 25th, 2024.
