CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
In This Issue
Issue 282: Week of Monday, January 26, 2026 - Sunday, February 1, 2026
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- Researcher-Company Matchmaking Initiative: SRIC/Mitacs/OCI Innovation Challenge (Tech/AI Focus)
Febraury 12, 2026, 11:00am-2:00pm - Research Ethics in the Health Sciences Info Session
February 17, 2026, 10:00am-11:30am - NSERC CREATE Information Session
February 20, 2026, 10:00am-11:30am
More Training & Events
- Cluster 4: Virtual Worlds Horizon Europe Matchmaking Event
February 3, 2026, 9:00am-11:00am - Part 1: What is Harassment? Tools to Identify and Address Racial and Sexual Harassment
Febraury 3, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm - Horizons Europe: Cluster 6 & EU Mission “Restore our Oceans and Waters”: Advancing Ocean Science Matchmaking Event
Febraury 3, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm - Accessible Digital Ecosystems for IT Leaders
February 3, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm - AI and the Future of Quantitative Geography & Planning Education
February 3, 2026, 3:00pm-5:00pm - SRI Seminar Series: Bruce Schneier – Integrous Systems Design
February 4, 2026, 12:30pm-2:00pm - Cyber Security and Your Research(ers) Office Hours
February 4, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Fireside at FemSTEM, with Carol Shen
February 4, 2026, 4:00pm-5:00pm - Global Health EDCTP3 Info Day and Networking Platform
February 5, 2026, 3:00am-7:00am - Horizons Europe: Key Enabling Technologies 2026 Matchmaking Event
February 5, 2026, 3:00am-10:00am - Safeguarding Science – Module 5: Sanctions 101
February 5, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm - CIHR Webinar: Project Grant Applicant Webinar – Spring 2026
Febraury 6, 2026, 11:00am-12:00pm (French)
Febraury 6, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm (English) - Data Cleaning with OpenRefine
February 6, 2026, 3:00pm-5:00pm - R: A Gentle Introduction for Beginners
February 9, 2026, 2:00pm-3:30pm - Introduction to Using NVivo 15 for Qualitative Data Analysis (Windows Version)
February 9, 2026, 2:00pm-4:30pm - Part 2: What is Harassment? Tools to Identify and Address Racial and Sexual Harassment
February 10, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm - Data Resources for Entrepreneurs
February 10, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm - JHI How-to: Fall in Love with Your Research Again
February 10, 2026, 1:00pm-2:30pm - QGIS Essentials (Virtual)
February 10, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Introduction to Using NVivo 15 for Qualitative Data Analysis (Mac Version)
February 10, 2026, 2:00pm-4:30pm - Practical Strategies for a Gender-Inclusive University
February 11, 2026, 9:30am-12:00pm - Accessible Content Fundamentals
February 11, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Research Ethics in the Social Sciences, Humanities and Education Info Session
February 12, 2026, 10:00am-11:30am - Getting Started with Intermediate R
February 12, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm - Recognizing and Addressing Race, Place of Origin & Creed-Based Discriminations in our Work Environment
February 12, 2026, 10:00am-12:30pm - CBRCanada E-Learning Series: Raising Resilient Families: Empowering Parents with Cognitive Challenges Through Co-Production Practices
February 12, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - CBRCanada CoP: Grounded and Guided: Ethical and Practical Insights for Rural Community-Based Research
February 13, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - R: A Gentle Introduction for Beginners
February 17, 2026, 10:00am-11:30am - Design Accessible People Leadership
February 17, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm - Company and Competitor Research
February 19, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Safeguarding Science – Module 7: Conducting Open-Source Due-Diligence
February 19, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm - PRiME 7th Annual Symposium
February 20, 2026, 8:00am-6:00pm - Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training
February 20, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Informative Infographics
February 20, 2026, 3:00pm-5:00pm
MORE RESOURCES
UTSC Digital Storytelling Workshop: Health Edition — Applications Now Open
Original Communication – University of Toronto Scarborough website: January 28, 2026
A free, six-week, in-person program helping participants turn health-related research or professional work into a polished 2–5 minute digital story. The workshop offers hands-on training in storytelling, video editing, and visual/sonic design, led by expert facilitators, with access to tools like Canva Pro and WeVideo. No prior experience required; individuals or teams of up to three may apply with a deadline of February 18, 2026.
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
Funding Calls and Program Changes
J. P. Bickell Foundation Medical Research Grant
Original Communication – Research Alerts: January 28, 2026
News, Information & Updates
Information & Updates
Updated version of Duo Mobile required for use of UTORMFA
Original Communication – University of Toronto Information Security website: January 19, 2026
Duo, the provider of the Duo Mobile app used for UTORMFA, is introducing a security update that requires users to run version 4.85.0 or later by March 31 to continue using Duo Push login requests.