CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
Issue 30: Week of Monday October 19, 2020 – Sunday October 25, 2020
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
- Web Accessibility as it Relates to Research Websites
Oct. 27, 2020, 9:00am-10:00am - Preparing Your Nomination: RSC College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists
Oct. 29, 2020, 10:30am-11:30am - SECURE TOGETHER Conference
Oct. 29, 2020, 1:00pm - SSHRC Partnership Grant Webinars
Nov. 10, 2020, 12:00pm-1:00pm French
Nov. 10, 2020, 1:30pm-2:30pm English
- Introduction to the Unity Editor and Making Games
Oct. 28, 2020, 2:00pm-4:00pm - Webinar – Life Sciences in Quebec, Hong Kong & Asia- Opportunities for funding, collaboration, and research
Oct. 29, 2020, 9:00am-10:00am - Connect + Learn: Teams Presentation Skills
Oct. 29, 2020, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Searching the Literature: Humanities and Social Sciences
Nov. 3, 2020, 7:00pm – 9:00pm - Join the Conversation: Research Networking on #AcademicTwitter
Nov. 4, 2020, 2:00pm-3:00pm - Creating an Engaging Online Research Conference Experience
Nov. 17, 2020, 10:30am-12:00pm
Original Communication – The Bulletin Brief: Oct. 21, 2020
This interactive, free, online course from the University of Toronto Entrepreneurship will equip faculty with a broad foundation in intellectual property and its general applications in today’s knowledge economy.
Original Communication – UTL News: Oct. 21, 2020
Available through select libraries, users can now request scanned copies of journal articles using the “Get Help” button in the catalogue record. Book chapters will not be included in this service.
Original Communication – CRIS Mailing List: Oct. 15, 2020
This new Spotlight page includes toolkits, guidelines and funding and training opportunities for creating or building a community research partnership. Also featured are illustrative examples of community partnerships.
Original Communication – Research Alert: Oct. 19, 2020
These monthly drop-in sessions with the Office of the Vice-President, International, start on Oct 29th. These chats will allow you to ask questions about how to engage with international partners, obtain funding, U of T’s international strategy, and more.
Original Communication – Portage News: Oct. 21, 2020
The Sensitive Data Expert Group of the Portage Network is pleased to announce the publication of three new tools for researchers relating to the management of sensitive research data:
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
Announcements
- CIHR: Institute of Genetics Strategic Planning Online Survey
Original Communication – CIHR IG Website: October 2020
Funding Calls and Program Changes
- John Hansen Research Grant
Original Communication – Research Alert: Oct. 22, 2020 - NSERC Emerging Infectious Diseases Modelling (EIDM) Initiative
Original Communication – Research Alert: Oct. 21, 2020
News, Information & Updates
REDCap System Outage – Wednesday October 28, 2020
Original Communication – REDCap Listserv: Oct. 23, 2020
The University of Toronto’s instance of REDCap will be undergoing an upgrade and general maintenance on Wednesday October 28th, 2020 from 10 AM – 11 AM. During this time, the system will unavailable and users will not be able to access any REDCap features. The main reason for this maintenance window is to upgrade REDCap from version 9.2.5 to version 10.2.3.
Original Communication – Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library News: Oct. 23, 2020
Have you always wanted to know more about the Fisher Library’s vast and diverse holdings? Beginning on October 23, the Fisher is launching a brand-new video podcast series titled “Between the Pillars.” This series takes place every second Friday, at 12:30 pm.
Original Communication – U of T News: October 23, 2020