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Research VPs empower discovery
An impressive list of women are leading research at universities across the country.
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The rise of public scholarship
By engaging with the public, academics are building trust on behalf of their institutions within their communities.
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How work has changed for university vaccine researchers
COVID-19 led to new opportunities and challenges.
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New research initiative to advance child health knowledge in Canada
One Child Every Child brings together researchers from diverse disciplines, organizations and countries to examine the biological and social determinants of health affecting the well-being of children.
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Andrew Pelling challenges conventions in science and academia
The U of Ottawa biophysicist, whose daring research has attracted worldwide attention, values creativity above all else.
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Making the case for discovery research
“We need to believe in ourselves and what we do, and convince others of its importance.”
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Big data research awards show the potential of international collaboration
The recently announced awards from the Trans-Atlantic Platform support projects across the disciplinary spectrum.
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The relationship between science and society under the microscope
Quebec’s chief scientist, Rémi Quirion, talks about the effect of knowledge on society and his role as a “cheerleader” for research.
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Some thoughts on Pop-Up Poetry and the role of art at conferences
A funny thing happened when four writers were tasked with creating poems on demand at a higher-ed conference in Ottawa.
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Academics investigate the roots of radicalization
Looking at ways to stop Canadians from becoming radicalized.
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Canada’s accidental brain drain
An expat explains how a temporary leave to study in the U.K. turned into a life abroad – and what the government could do to bring him back.
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Gut science is radically changing what we know of the human body
Researchers are discovering that the microbes in the human gut don’t just aid digestion, but likely play important roles in the development and regulation of many diseases.
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A plea for a united, full-strength Canadian science
“ People are working to solve their differences and trying to build pathways for collaboration.”
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Setting a new context for indigenous research and education
It has been almost 20 years since I did research in the homes and schools of indigenous people of Quebec. I obtained ethical approval for that work at my university. This consisted of me showing my grant...
