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Cancelling in-person Congress wounds humanities research
Budget squeeze and logistical complexities leave the century-old conference without a host.
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“Mission-driven” is not a bad word
When non-scientists help set research priorities, society can tackle big problems together.
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The C150 Research Chairs program is ending, but its scholars are staying rooted in Canada
‘This is the moment to triple research funding in Canada,' urges renowned scientist.
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Emojis … as rhetoric?
A new course and lab at U of T Mississauga delve into these digital images 😀
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The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment continues to gain traction in Canada
‘DORA never says publication or traditional scholarly output doesn't matter. What it does say is that scholarly output is diverse.’
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The rise of disaster studies
Disasters happen more often — these programs explore the whys and hows.
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U of T prof’s animatronic puppets are inspiring kids to use tech as a tool for creativity
‘It’s a bit of a stealth STEM program.’
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Engaging the public in sidewalk astronomy
The #popscope project energizes public spaces through experiential, free-choice learning.
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McGill researchers help advance genetic research through a video game
Borderlands Science, a mini-game within the popular Borderlands 3 video game is putting a new spin on citizen science.
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Reclaiming open access
It’s time to prioritize investments in open infrastructure to realize truly transformational open access.
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Researchers help fill information gap on abortion options with new decision aid
‘When you look online for anything about abortion, it is very difficult to know what you’re reading is legitimate and accurate,’ says one of the creators.
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Canada is falling behind when it comes to HIV research
While efforts to eradicate HIV continue, funding for Canadian researchers is dwindling.
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Helping undergrads see the ‘flip side’ of research
Programs like U of T’s Scholars-in-Residence offer students the opportunity to dive into a project and discover whether academic research is for them.
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The 2024 solar eclipse offers an educational opportunity
Universities getting a full view of the upcoming eclipse explore the science and art of astronomy.
