How should you talk to journalists? What mistakes should you avoid, and above all, how can you ensure you’re being understood? Viviane Lalande, an adept at making science accessible, offers answers to these and many more queries in a series of capsules presented on her YouTube channel Sci + The Goal? To better equip scientists…
The Government of Canada is committed to addressing radicalization to violence and supporting initiatives to ensure the safety of Canadians. On November 16, the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, invited interested organizations to apply for funding under the Community Resilience Fund (CRF). Starting in 2022-23, approximately $6.5 million in funding will become…
CFI Annual Public Meeting 2021: Traditional Knowledge as a powerful driver in research– 8 December, 11.00 EST How new generations of students and researchers are increasingly integrating Indigenous insight into their work to address critical issues like climate change Featuring: The Right Honourable Paul Martin 21st Prime Minister of Canada In conversation with Chantelle Richmond…
Plus que jamais la réussite est à l’ordre du jour de l’enseignement supérieur. Pensons au récent rapport de Fédération des cégeps : La réussite : regards rétrospectifs et prospectifs. Référons-nous aussi aux travaux entourant le Chantier sur la réussite en enseignement supérieur notamment aux mémoires déposés en février dernier lors de cette consultation. Dans cette foulée, le…
As Canadian businesses look beyond the COVID-19 pandemic and toward recovery, many will want to revamp or re-tool their operations. This is where applied research can be a game-changer, a ready-made solution for post-pandemic economic recovery, utilizing post-secondary innovation capacity to help businesses identify and respond to challenges. Canada’s polytechnics bring space, equipment, and expertise…
Making inroads for college researchers amidst Canada’s university-dominated research and innovation landscape often feels like climbing uphill in mud. This feeling persisted long before the pandemic and has only been amplified since. But, like climbing uphill in mud, it’s an invigorating adventure. The work of our researchers is too often overlooked and undervalued, and it’s…
COVID-19 Policies and Disability Rights: Analysis of the National-Level Policies of 14 Countries in Relation to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability On November 3, join Matthew Hunt and Keiko Shikako, from McGill University, for an analysis of Covid-19 policies in relation to disability rights. Persons with disabilities experience heightened risks…
New campaign reflects critical importance of tech education to economic recovery Eleven of Canada’s polytechnic institutions are championing the polytechnic model of education as the country rebuilds post-pandemic. “As Canada emerges from COVID-19 and tackles our biggest challenges – an aging population, technology adoption and climate change – polytechnic graduates will be increasingly critical,” says…
Join students, faculty, staff, academic leaders and community partners on November 9 and 10 for a free, timely and open dialogue about anti-Asian racism in Canada’s post-secondary education sector. This virtual event will amplify the voices of people from across university communities nationally. The forum will drive meaningful action and academic- and community-led solutions, building solidarities with…
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Last Modified: November 19, 2021
