CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
In This Issue
Issue 272: Weeks of Monday, November 3, 2025 - Sunday, November 9, 2025
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- 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 - What is a Data Management Plan and Why Do I Need One?
November 26, 2025, 2:00pm-3:00pm
More Training & Events
- Cyber Security and Your Research(ers) Office Hours: AI security and research
November 11, 2025, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Introduction to Geospatial Python Programming with ArcGIS
November 11, 2025, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Healthy Research Teams & Labs Symposium 2025
November 12, 2025, 8:30am-11:30am - Introduction to Using Tableau Public to Create Data Visualizations
November 12, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am - Understanding and Addressing Antisemitism at U of T: Rights, Responsibilities, and Inclusive Practices
November 12, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm - Demystifying the Scholarly Publishing Process
November 12, 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm - Celebrating CBR Excellence: Tanya Halsall
November 13, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - AI Jam 2.0: More challenges, more experiments and more solutions!
November 13, 2025, 3:00pm-3:50pm - PRiME Swiss-Canadian Innovation Symposium
November 14, 2025, 8:00am-6:30pm - Introduction to SPSS for managing and analyzing data
November 14, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm - CBRCanada CoP: Equitable Compensation for Community Partners
November 14, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Language, Ableism & Inclusion
November 17, 2025, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Open Doors: Faith & Anti-Racism @ U of T
November 17, 2025, 1:30pm-3:00pm - Introduction to Using Power BI to Create Data Visualizations
November 17, 2025, 3:00pm-4:30pm - 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 - Research Ethics in the Social Sciences, Humanities and Education Info Session
November 21, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am - 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
More Resources
U of T Libraries Launches Redesigned Website
Original Communication – The Bulletin Brief: November 3, 2025
U of T Libraries has launched a newly redesigned website as an accessible and secure gateway to its collections, expertise and services. The new site unifies content from across the library system, making it easier to find hours, study spaces and research support from any device.
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
Announcements
Events are being held on all three campuses for Remembrance Day, November 11
Original Communication: Provost’s Weekly Digest: November 7, 2025
All three campuses have planned events to honour soldiers and veterans who served in the First and Second World Wars, as well as other conflicts – and all U of T community members are welcome to attend.
Funding Calls and Program Changes
CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence Early Career Transition Award (2025)
Original Communication – Research Alerts: November 6, 2025
McLaughlin Centre Accelerator Grants in Genomic Medicine 2026: “Canadian Precision Health Initiative: Enhancing Resources and Data Impact and McLaughlin Centre Scholars Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Original Communication – Research Alerts: November 5, 2025
News, Information & Updates
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U of T Indigenous Research Network Fosters Partnerships to Launch Global Indigenous Research Consortium
Original Communication — Indigenous U of T Newsletter: November ’25 Edition: November 3, 2025
The University of Toronto’s Indigenous Research Network is strengthening international partnerships to establish the International Indigenous Research Consortium, in alignment with its 2022-2027 strategic plan.
Information & Updates
Institute of Health Emergencies and Pandemics (IHEP) Launches New Name
Original Communication — Institute of Health Emergencies & Pandemics Newsletter: November 4, 2025
Formerly known as the Institute for Pandemics, IHEP is one of Canada’s first interdisciplinary hubs for health emergency research, training, and policy innovation. The new name reflects an expanded mission to address a wider spectrum of public health emergencies, from pandemics and infectious disease outbreaks to environmental disasters and othter complex health threats.