CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
In This Issue
Issue 273: Weeks of Monday, November 10, 2025 - Sunday, November 16, 2025
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- Research Ethics in the Social Sciences, Humanities and Education Info Session
November 21, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am - Let’s Talk International Partnerships Fireside Chat – The Research University in the Current Moment
December 5, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm - BRN Inspires Social 2025
December 5, 2025, 4:00pm-7:00pm
More Training & Events
- 2025 AMR Symposium | EPIC Emerging & Pandemic Infections Consortium
November 18-19, 2025 - Coffee with the CIO and CISO
November 18, 2025, 10:00am-11:00am - Introduction to 3D Design with Tinkercad
November 18, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm - Research Ethics in the Health Sciences Info Session
November 18, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am - Trans Awareness Week Staff Gathering
November 18, 2025, 12:00pm-2:00pm - Introduction to 3D Design with Tinkercad
November 18, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm - Introduction to Best Practices for Creating Infographics
November 18, 2025, 2:00pm-3:00pm - Practical Strategies for a Gender-Inclusive University
November 19, 2025, 9:30am-12:00pm - 17th Canadian Science Policy Conference
November 19-21, 2025 - Introduction to Using Power BI to Create Data Visualizations
November 19, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am - QGIS: Loading and Manipulating Data (in-person)
November 19,2025, 11:00am-1:00pm - DLPSH Office of Research Lunch and Learn on Data Assets
November 19, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - AODA + Universal Design Accessible Digital Ecosystems for IT Leaders
November 19, 2025, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Accessible Digital Ecosystems for IT Leaders
November 19, 2025, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Centering Safety and Respect: Applying Trauma and Violence-Informed Care in Research with 2SLGBTQQAIA+ Communities
November 19, 2025, 2:00pm-3:00pm - STAR Workshop – Ensuring Success: Strategic & Compliant Research Procurement (Part A, Online)
November 20, 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm - Building Thriving Research Teams
November 20, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm - Trans Day of Remembrance & Resilience
November 20, 2025, 3:00pm-5:00pm - U of T’s Industry Partners’ Reception 2025
November 20, 2025, 5:30pm-8:00pm - Research & Innovation Dashboards Training for Users
November 21, 2025, 10:00am-11:00am - Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training
November 21, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - How to Help your Students get the Most out of their Individual Development Plan (IDP)
November 21, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Visualizing Data with Maps (ArcGIS Online)
November 21, 2025, 4:00pm-6:00pm - Circular Mining: International Matchmaking for Horizon Europe Proposals
November 24, 2025, 11:30am-1:30pm - Accessible Events
November 24, 2025, 1:00pm-3:00pm - The Science and Practice of System Change | Solutions for Healthy Cities
November 25, 2025, 9:00am-3:00pm - Horizon Europe : Croatia–Canada Health Research Webinar & Matchmaking Event
November 25, 2025, 9:00am-11:00am - 2SLGBTQ+ Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
November 25, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm - STAR Workshop – Ensuring Success: Strategic & Compliant Research Procurement (Part B, In-person)
November 25, 2025, 10:30am-11:30am - SSHRC Connection Grants
November 25, 2025, 11:00am-1:00pm (English)
November 26, 2025, 11:00am-1:00pm (French) - Company and Competitor Research
November 25, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - 3D Innovation Series: Morphace
November 25, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Accessible Content Fundamentals
November 26, 2025, 10:00am-11:00am - What is a Data Management Plan and Why Do I Need One?
November 26, 2025, 2:00pm-3:00pm - Reconciliation in Practice: A Learning Community for Faculty and Staff
November 28, 2025, 12:10pm-1:00pm - CIHR Webinar: Supporting Applicants for the REDI Early Career Transition Award 2025
December 1, 2025, 2:30pm-4:00pm (English)
December 15, 2025, 1:30pm-3:00pm (French) - Drawing Across the Disciplines: Zines Workshop
December 3, 2025, 9:15am-1:15pm - Introduction to Spatial Analysis with QGIS
December 3, 2025, 11:00am-1:00pm - Safeguarding Science – Module 5: Sanctions 101 | Global Affairs Canada
December 3, 2025, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Teaching Circle with Andrew Wesley
December 3, 2025, 6:00pm-8:00pm - SSHRC Destination Horizon Grants
December 4, 2025, 11:00am-12:30pm (French)
December 4, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm (English) - Rooted in Practice: Learning from Community-Engaged Facilitators
December 4, 2025, 5:30pm-7:30pm - Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training
December 5, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Qualitative Data Analysis (NVivo)
December 5, 2025, 4:00pm-6:00pm
More Resources
Guideline on the Use of Artificial Intelligence by University Administrative Staff
Original Communication – The Division of People Strategy, Equity and Culture website: November 13, 2025
This Guideline establishes a clear and consistent framework for the responsible and ethical use of AI tools, including generative, agentic, and any future iterations.
Meet Dear 404 — the security advice column that won’t redirect you!
Original Communication – University of Toronto Information Security Website: November 13, 2025
Ever wished you had a friendly, judgment-free place to ask your cybersecurity questions? Say hello to Dear 404, your new go-to for digital advice with a dial-up-era attitude.
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
Funding Calls and Program Changes
Award Opportunity for Commercializable Approaches to Increasing Healthspan and Longevity
Original Communication — Research Alerts: November 14, 2025
Revised – NSERC Calls on Quantum
Original Communication – Research Alerts: November 13, 2025
U of T India Foundation, U of T & School of Cities India Research Catalyst Grants 2026-2027
Original Communication – Research Alerts: November 12, 2025
SSHRC Destination Horizon Grants – UPDATE for 2026
Original Communication – Research Alerts: November 11, 2025
News, Information & Updates
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New Constellation of Academic Stars Headed to U of T
Original Communication – Bulletin Brief: November 14, 2025
In a “big win for Canada,” the University of Toronto is further strengthening its academic ranks with three top researchers from U.S. universities whose work ranges from the search for new planets to the economics of powering our own.
U of T Launches $24-million Program to Create 100 New Postdoctoral Positions, Accelerate Independent Research
Original Communication – U of T News: November 12, 2025
The University of Toronto is launching a $24-million initiative to strengthen research capacity and support emerging scholars, including the creation of 100 new postdoctoral fellowships across its three campuses.