CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
In This Issue
Issue 275: Weeks of Monday, November 24, 2025 - Sunday, November 30, 2025
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- Let’s Talk International Partnerships Fireside Chat – The Research University in the Current Moment
December 5, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm - New Date! Cyber Security and Your Research(ers) Office Hours
December 8, 2025, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Horizon Europe Info Session: How to Participate in 2026-27 Calls
December 11, 2025, 11:00am-12:30pm
More Training & Events
- Demystifying IP: From University Licensing to Startup Challenges
December 3, 2025, 3:00pm-5:30pm - 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 - BRN Inspires Social 2025
December 5, 2025, 4:00pm-7:00pm - Understanding and Addressing Antisemitism at U of T: Rights, Responsibilities, and Inclusive Practices
December 9, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm - Web Accessibility for Designers and Developers
December 10, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm - Data Sciences Institute (DSI) Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships Info Session
December 10, 2025, 10:30am-11:30am - Safeguarding Science – Module 3: Demystifying the International Student Immigration Process
December 10, 2025, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Introduction to Geospatial Python Programming with QGIS
December 10, 2025, 1:00pm-3:00pm - CBRCanada E-Learning Series: “Decisions for Affordable Social Housing”
December 11, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Sex & Gender in Organ Injury and Repair: Proper Care or Propaganda?
December 12, 2025, 12:00pm-1:30pm - CIHR Webinar: Supporting Applicants for the REDI Early Career Transition Award 2025
December 15, 2025, 1:30pm-3:00pm (French)
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
Announcements
Funding Calls and Program Changes
Call for Applicants: 2026 Collaboration Starter Grants
Original Communication – Transform HF – Digital Innovation for Heart Failure newsletter: November 26, 2025
Now Open: Lab2Market Discover Cardiovascular
Original Communication – Transform HF – Digital Innovation for Heart Failure newsletter: November 26, 2025
CANSSI Ontario AI Applications in Statistical Sciences Research Grant
Original Communication – CANSSI Ontario website: November 24, 2025
Pre-launch: 2026 NFRF International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges
Original Communication – Research Alerts: November 24, 2025
News, Information & Updates
Zoran Piljevic has been appointed as Deputy CIO at U of T
Original Communication – In the Loop: November 26, 2025
In this role, Zoran Piljevic will co-sponsor a new Tech Alignment Task Force and serve as a strategic advisor to Donna Kidwell and Susan McCahan as their portfolios advance. We look forward to Zoran’s leadership and continued contributions in this new role!
Cyber Security and Privacy Poster Contest
Original Communication – Information Security Website: November 27, 2025
All U of T community members are invited to submit hand-drawn, digital or AI-assisted posters promoting how we can protect our digital future and safeguard privacy. Top prizes include $500, $300 and $200 Visa gift cards, and winning designs may be featured across campus.
Tech Alignment Task Force
Original Communication – In the Loop: November 26, 2025
The Task Force has kicked off a nine-month sprint with working groups from across U of T assessing the current state of technology capabilities, processes and resources to identify opportunities for collaboration and alignment. This a major step toward a unified, future-ready digital ecosystem.
Azure Data Studio Retirement
Original Communication – In the Loop: November 26, 2025
Microsoft will retire Azure Data Studio on Feb. 28, 2026 as part of its strategy to consolidate SQL tools into Visual Studio Code. To ensure continued support and security compliance, current Azure Data Studio users are encouraged to transition to Visual Studio Code as soon as possible.
Pre-launch of SPROUT: U of T’s New Health and Safety Management Platform
Original Communication – Research Alerts: November 25, 2025
The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is pleased to introduce the Safety Platform for Research and Occupational health at the University of Toronto (SPROUT), the university’s new online health and safety management tool.