CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
In This Issue
Issue 247: Week of Monday, Apr. 28, 2025-Sunday, May 4, 2025
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- The IDEaS Program and NATO DIANA (Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) and the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (NATO DIANA))
May 13, 2025, 11:30AM-12:30PM - Cyber Security and Your Research(ers) Office Hours
May 13, 2025, 1:00pm-2:00pm - SRI’s Annual Conference: Absolutely Interdisciplinary 2025
May 29, 2025, 8:30am-5:00pm
More Training & Events
- Intro to Statistical Analysis using R
May 7, 2025, 11:30am-1:00pm
May 9, 2025, 11:30am-1:00pm - Holding a Book Manuscript Workshop: Lessons from Duke University
May 6, 2025, 10:30am-11:30am - Generative AI Virtual Drop in: Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot
May 6, 2025, 1:00pm-2:00pm
May 20, 2025, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Pan-Canadian Research Connect Community – Boundaries of AI in Clinical Research
May 7, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm - MaRS Impact Health Conference
May 7-8, 2025 - Hands-on Workshop: Using AI-Powered Literature Search Tools for Academic Research
May 8, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm - Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training
May 8, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - May E-Learning: Neighbourwoods & Neighbours: A Community-University Collaboration
May 8, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - The Digital Research Alliance of Canada – Town Hall: Canada’s AI Compute Infrastructure program
May 8, 2025, 2:00-3:00pm - 2025 Centre for Research & Application in Fluid Technologies (CRAFT) Symposium
May 8-9, 2025 - CBRCanada: Anti-Black Racism in Community-Based Research
May 9, 2025 - Alliance Week-long Workshop: Research Data Management Jumpstart
May 12 – 16, 2025 - C2UExpo2025
May 12, 2025 - Alliance Week-long Workshop: Research Data Management Jumpstart
May 12 – 16, 2025 - 2025 Institute for Pandemics Interdisciplinary Symposium
May 13, 2025, 8:00am-6:00pm - Building Inclusive Environments: Addressing Anti-South Asian Discrimination in University Environments
May 15, 2025, 10:00am-1:30pm - NSERC Alliance Society: Strategies for Success
May 20, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm - Weaving the Future: Indigenous Knowledge and the Ethics of AI
May 20, 2025, 5:30pm-7:00pm - Introduction to 3D Design with Tinkercad
May 21, 2025, 12:00pm-1:30pm - Research & Innovation Dashboards Training for Users
May 23, 2025, 10:00am-11:00am - 2025 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research Days
May 26, 2025, 8:00am-5:00pm - Planning for your Research Leave: A Faculty Roundtable
May 28, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Let’s Talk International Partnerships Fireside Chat
May 29, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm
More Resources
Revamped Indigenous Learning Series – Launching June 2025
Original Communication – Indigenous U of T Newsletter: May 1, 2025
The Indigenous Learning Series has undergone an exciting transformation! With a new and revamped approach, the series will offer a more engaging, interactive, and critically reflective learning experience. This revision incorporates updated content, new perspectives, and enhanced discussions to deepen understanding of Indigenous histories, rights, and contemporary realities.
Launching in June 2025, the revised series will provide more opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and action, ensuring participants leave with a greater awareness of Indigenous issues and their role in reconciliation.
Guidance on Safeguarding your Data while Travelling
Original Communication – InfoSec Website: April 25, 2025
Information Security has created essential guidance for University of Toronto staff, students and faculty who are looking to safeguard their data while travelling.
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
Announcements
National Institutes of Health & National Science Foundation Funding
Original Communication – Provost’s Weekly Digest: May 2, 2025
Funding Calls and Program Changes
Data Sciences Institute – Catalyst Grant
Original Communication – Research Alerts: May 2, 2025
CANSSI Collaborative Research Teams Program
Original Communication – Collaborative Research Teams website: May 1, 2025
NSERC Alliance International Collaboration Pause
Original Communication – Research Alerts: April 30, 2025
New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration 2025 competition
Original Communication – Research Alerts: April 29, 2025
News, Information & Updates
News
Indigenous Hub Planned for St. George campus
Original Communication — Indigenous U of T Newsletter: May 1, 2025
The new building will bring together the Centre for Indigenous Studies, First Nations House Indigenous Student Services and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.
