CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
Issue 223: Week of Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 – Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024
In This Issue
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- BRN Research Conversation Series: Black Excellence in Research and Leadership
October 31, 2024, 12:00pm-12:45pm - Let’s Talk International Partnerships Fireside Chat – Leveraging International Collaboration for Horizon Europe
November 7, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Community Engaged Research Discussion Club: Meaningfully Engaging Peer Researchers
November 20, 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm
More Training & Events
- Introduction to Best Practices for Creating Infographics
October 29, 2024, 2:00-3:00pm - Accessible People Leadership
October 29, 2024, 10:00am-12:00pm - Building Digital Trust: Fireside Chat
October 29, 2024, 2:00pm-3:00pm - 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 - Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs)
October 30, 2024, 10:00- 1:30am or 3:30pm-5pm - Lab2Market Summit
October 30-31, 2024, 4:30pm-7:30pm - 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 - AC Grant Development Workshop – Humanities
November 6, 2024, 11:45am-1:00pm
November 13, 10:00am-11:30am - SRI Seminar Series: Rediet Abebe, “When does resource allocation require prediction?”
November 6, 2024, 12:30-1:30pm - 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” – Nov 8, 2024
November 8, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm - CBRCanada Community of Practice: “Interdisciplinary Community-Based Research”
November 8, 2024, 12:00-1:00pm - Healthy Research Teams Symposium
November 11, 11:30am-4:00pm - Cyber Security and your Research(ers) Virtual Office Hours: Session 6
November 12, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Introduction to Using NVivo 14/15 for Qualitative Data Analysis (Windows Version)
November 12, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Research Ethics in the Health Sciences Info Session
November 13, 2024, 10:00am-11:00am - Knowledge Café: Housing experiences of American Indian/Alaska Native people
November, 13, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Depositing Research Data in U of T Dataverse (Borealis)
November 13, 2024, 12:00pm-1:30pm - Navigating Meaningful Patient Engagement
November 13, 2024, 1:00pm-1:45pm - Fighting the Trolls: How Researchers can Navigate Online Spaces More Safely
November 13, 1:30pm-3:00pm - CBRCanada E-Learning Event “Newcomer Research Network”
November 14, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Ontario Collaborative Innovation Platform (OCIP)
November 15, 2024, 10:00am-11:00am - WEBINAR: Enhancing Health Research with New Environmental Exposure Datasets from CANUE and CanPath
November 18, 2024, 1:00pm-2:00pm - EPIC: Accelerating Discoveries in Biology and Medicine Using AI
November 19, 2024, 11:00am-12:00pm - Introduction to Using NVivo 14/15 for Qualitative Data Analysis (Mac Version)
November 20, 2024, 10:00am-12:30pm - STAR Workshop 12 – The Art of Managing a Research Budget
November 21, 2024, 10:00am-11:30am - Barriers to Reconciliation: Walking the Path of Indigenous Allyship
November 21, 2024, 1:00pm-4:00pm - Toronto Data Workshop (TDW) with Yiqin Fu
November 22, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Introduction to Prompt Engineering and GenAI Tools to Support Literature Reviews
November 28, 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm
MORE RESOURCES
More Resources:
JHI Podcasting Studio
Original Communication – JHI Humanities at Large Newsletter: October 24, 2024
Calling all U of T faculty! Did you know that there’s a state of the art podcast studio located on the second floor of the Jackman Humanities Building? Priority is given for faculty creating podcasts in the Humanities and qualitative Social Sciences. The room can accommodate a maximum of four people and all first-time users will be required to participate in a training session with an IIT technician prior to using the equipment. Download the booking form (PDF) or contact JHI.Admin@utoronto.ca for more information, including a tour of the space. Bookings must be made at least one week in advance.
2024 Investigator Training Program (ITP)
Original Communication – N2Canada website: October 24, 2024
The 2024 Investigator Training Program (ITP) is quickly approaching! The Pan-Canadian Research Connect Network is excited to offer this valuable opportunity once again, in collaboration with Pfizer, to help enhance your expertise in the clinical trial process.
DRI-Wide Cybersecurity Training Panel
Original Communication – Alliance Canada website: November 23, 2024
Explore strategies for effective cybersecurity training, overcoming challenges, and engaging diverse audiences. Panelists will discuss resource allocation, stakeholder buy-in, and future trends in training delivery. Ideal for anyone looking to learn more and improve their organization’s cybersecurity education and strengthen security awareness.
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Echo Discovery Program
Original Communication – Echo Discovery Program website: October 21, 2024
This fully virtual program is open to all fourth-year undergraduate students and graduate students enrolled in Canadian universities and fellows at any Canadian institution with applications closing on November 24, 2024.
Funding Calls and Program Changes
Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children 2024 Catalyst Grant Funding
Original Communication – Research Alerts: October 25, 2024
Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium – Researcher Mobility Awards
Original Communication – Research Alerts: October 22, 2024
Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium – Inspire Summer Studentships: Call for Projects
Original Communication – Research Alerts: October 22, 2024
Call for 2024 – 2025 Black Research Network Faculty Fellows
Original Communication – BRN website: October 22, 2024
News, Information & Updates
NEWS
U of T receives $52 million to Upgrade SciNet Supercomputer
Original Communication – The Bulletin Brief: October 25, 2024
The University of Toronto will receive more than $52 million to upgrade one of the fastest supercomputers in Canada – a shared resource housed at U of T that allows researchers across the country to address key challenges in areas such as health care, drug discovery, sustainable transportation, AI and advanced manufacturing.
Information & updates
Cyber Health: Tips for Managing your Digital World
Original Communication – In The Loop newsletter: Oct 24, 2024
Learn about secure practices you can adopt to enhance your digital experience and enjoy peace of mind as you explore the virtual world.
AMS System Outage – Nov. 2, 2024
Original Communication – ITS Memo: Oct 8, 2024
U of T’s Administrative Management Systems will be unavailable on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 5 a.m. – 5 p.m.
