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Graduate student scholarships to increase for the first time in two decades in research heavy federal budget
The Liberals’ major injection in research and innovation has been met with overwhelmingly positive responses.
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Researching solutions to the growing ‘tragedy of homelessness’
Those affected include over 100,000 postsecondary students, one expert estimates.
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The curious story of the Global Innovation Clusters renewal
Why is the federal government still throwing money and resources at this project?
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Invention, innovation and commercialization: ‘old wine in new bottles’
Fundamental research, future researchers and scholarships: the university community reacts to Quebec’s new research and innovation strategy.
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Government reveals first batch of Canada 150 Research Chairs
First four winners will come to Canada from the U.K., New Zealand and the U.S.
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Aurora researcher taps Facebook group to crack a mystery in the night sky
They call their discovery “Steve.”
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Really? We’re going to tax students now?
The U.S. House of Representatives has recently passed legislation that potentially increases the tax burden for university students, faculty, and staff, while depleting resources for financial aid, research and teaching.
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A Q&A with Canada’s new chief science advisor, Mona Nemer
Dr. Nemer says she will be a champion for the understanding of science and its role in our everyday lives.
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Science minister discusses progress on Naylor report, lays out priorities
Kirsty Duncan spoke at the Canadian Science Policy Conference about the importance of equity and diversity in science and addressed “the elephant in the room” – funding.
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Research networks facing funding cut-off get thrown a lifeline
Networks of Centres of Excellence that reach the end of their final funding cycle by 2019 are now allowed to reapply.
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Why follow-up funding is important for translational research
This recommendation was born out of the observation that discontinuity in funding leads to losing trained personnel and trainees through dismantling of collaborations.
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We need to invest in young researchers for the sake of equity
It is nearly impossible for talented early career researchers – especially women – to obtain stable funding to operate their labs.
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The unloved Canadian Common CV is in for an overhaul
The Tri-Council funding agencies have announced that a redesign of the CCV is underway.
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Panel puts the Naylor report under the microscope
A university president, foundation executive, Canada Research Chair holder and a Vanier scholar weigh in on the Naylor report’s recommendations.
