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New partnership to advance fight against global financial crime and support equity, diversity and inclusion in STEM

The funding from Scotiabank provides $980,000 to support critical research into global financial crimes and security. It will be named the Scotiabank Lassonde Financial Crimes Research Initiative. At a time when financial markets, technologies and products have become more complex and financial crimes are increasing, Canadian universities can play a critical role in addressing the […]

New Lassonde EDI fund supports initiatives that reduce barriers and promote equity, diversity and inclusion

The Lassonde School of Engineering at 91��ɫ has introduced a new equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) funding initiative to promote a culture of EDI at the school while helping to remove systemic barriers for faculty, students and staff in academia. This initiative, spearheaded by the EDI Sub-Committee and the Lassonde Research Office, supports the development and […]

91��ɫ U team receives close to $1M in funding for mental-health care virtual community for students

A 91��ɫ research team will receive more than $898,000 in funding and in-kind contributions from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and industry partners to research and develop support for the mental health needs of students through a Mindfulness Virtual Community (MVC). “The goal is to improve the mental health of students, in […]

Innovation 91��ɫ builds suite of services to support growth in research agreements

With research agreements at 91��ɫ on the rise by approximately 54 per cent over the past six years, Innovation 91��ɫ is building a suite of comprehensive services to help researchers develop and obtain agreements on appropriate terms, in order to facilitate industry partnerships and commercialize innovation. Now, with the introduction of an industry liaison […]

Special lecture looks at the important role of fundamental research in advancing discoveries

In recent years, research has increasingly experienced pressure to justify itself, a phenomenon that is especially true for “fundamental” or “basic” research. The important role of basic research for society and how it is funded are at the heart of a special lecture titled, "Funding Basic Research, Promoting Excellence, and Building Trust", which will be delivered […]

SSHRC awards more than $9.7 million to 91��ɫ researchers

Researchers, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at 91��ɫ have been awarded more than $9.7 million from the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).The grants, part of over $200 million in funding and awards recently announced, will support 91��ɫ research that improves the quality of life of Canadians, while advancing knowledge and […]

SSHRC awards $499,152 to five 91��ɫ researchers

Five researchers from 91��ɫ have been awarded $499,152 from the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) to support social research and knowledge mobilization initiatives. The Public Outreach Grants support existing and ongoing projects that mobilize research results to a range of audiences beyond academia. The grants, part of $6.3 million in […]

91��ɫ plays key role in Canadian initiative supporting campus-community collaborations

91��ɫ’s Knowledge Mobilization Unit, on behalf of ResearchImpact - Canada’s Knowledge Mobilization Network, has been working with the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC) to develop a new initiative known as the Community-Campus Collaboration (CCC). CCC is a new national initiative that creates supportive environments […]

VPRI responds to the federal budget

Robert Haché, vice-president research & innovation, has issued this commentary on the federal budget to the 91��ɫ community. The recent federal budget reinforced the importance the government is placing on putting its fiscal house in order with some programs receiving cuts in excess of 10 per cent. Within that overall context of restraint is a welcome affirmation of […]

91��ɫ's Haché offers analysis of federal R & D report

Vice-President Research & Innovation Robert Haché is launching a series of topical commentaries on areas of interest to the 91��ɫ research community. "We are seeking to provide perspective and commentary on issues and initiatives in our external environment that are relevant to our researchers," says Haché. "It's important to highlight and create awareness about new […]

Vice-President Academic & Provost Patrick Monahan on the Academic Innovation Fund

In the fall of 2010, 91��ɫ's Vice-President Academic & Provost Patrick Monahan announced the establishment of the Academic Innovation Fund (AIF) to provide an investment of $2.5 million in support of innovation and change at the University. Applications were invited for funding to support new initiatives advancing 91��ɫ's strategic priorities. Of the applications received, 39 projects, […]

91��ɫ researchers receive more than $11.9 million in SSHRC funding

Researchers, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at 91��ɫ have been awarded more than $11.9 million from the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The grants, part of $237 million in funding and awards recently announced, span across nine 91��ɫ Faculties and support research that improves the quality of life of Canadians, […]