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DETAILS OF EACH SESSION
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17 JANUARY @ 11AM | PRIVACY & ACCESS FOR RESEARCHERS |PRESENTERS: Patty Niebergall & David Meldrum| |
Privacy & Access Audio Recording |
| 17 JANUARY @ 1PM | | OPEN SCHOLARSHIPS | PRESENTERS: Cara Bradley, Kaetlyn Phillips and Christina Winter | ABOUT: Interested in learning more about open scholarship practices and strategies? The Librarians will share tips and tricks for incorporating Open Scholarship practices into your research workflow |
Open Scholarships Zoom Recording |
| 24 JANUARY @ 10AM | INDIGENOUS DATA SOVEREIGNTY | PRESENTER: Cheyanne Desnomie | ABOUT: A workshop on Indigenous Data Sovereignty will provide a background on Indigenous Data Sovereignty, discuss some of the frameworks used to recognize and ensure Indigenous data is respected and used, and how these data governance principles can be used in research. |
Indigenous Data Sovereignty Zoom Recording |
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24 JANUARY @ 1PM | DATA MANAGEMENT PLAN SIMPLIFIED TEMPLATE | PRESENTER: Kaetlyn Phillips | |
Data Management Plan Simplified Template Zoom Recording |
| 31 JANUARY @ 11AM | DATA MANAGEMENT IN STEM Panel | PRESENTERS: Omar El-Halfawy, Christopher Somers, Brian Sterenberg | MODERATOR: Kaetlyn Phillips | ABOUT: Interested in learning about practical data management in STEM research? Join us as the panel share their experiences and lessons learned managing their data. |
Data Management in STEM Panel Zoom Recording |
| 31 JANUARY @ 1PM | RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD CHAIRS | PRESENTER/ABOUT: Dr. Kim Dorsch, Chair of the Research Ethics Board: Common Comments. Dr. Edward Doolittle, Co-Chair (Indigenous Research): Indigenous Community-based Research Ethics. Dr. Jennifer Gordon, Vice Chair (Student Research): Tips and Tricks for Student Ethics Applications |
Research Ethics Board Chairs Zoom Recording |
| 07 FEBRUARY @ 11AM | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN RESEARCH | PRESENTER: Cara Bradley & Veronica Ramshaw | ABOUT: The workshop will cover how AI, in particular Generative AI, works and what its limitations are. Review the uses of Generative AI, some helpful research tools, and how to ensure your AI use remains academically honest. |
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| 07 FEBRUARY @ 1PM | ADDRESSING EDI IN RESEARCH PROPOSALS | PRESENTERS: Grant Facilitators & Jenna Ives | ABOUT: Informative presentation followed by a panel discussion. Panelists include Drs. Kelvin Ng, Tanya Dahms and Gwen Grinyer. |
Addressing EDI in Research Proposals Part I Zoom Recording |
| 14 FEBRUARY @ 11AM | RESEARCH IT SUPPORT (RITS) & MICROSOFT 365 | PRESENTER: Max Ivanov | ABOUT: This presentation will provide overview of Research IT Services (RITS) team, their mission, and what they can do for your research computing needs. |
Research IT Support (RITS) & Microsoft 365 Zoom Recording |
| 14 FEBRUARY @ 1PM | RESEARCH ETHICS & COMPLIANCE TIPS & TRICKS | PRESENTER: Gogo Pandya & Guests| ABOUT: Guest appearances by Faculty discussing REB application do’s and don’ts. |
Research Ethics Board Tips & Tricks Zoom Recording |
| 21 FEBRUARY @ 11AM | PRIVACY & ACCESS FOR RESEARCHERS | PRESENTERS: Patty Niebergall & David Meldrum ABOUT: Opportunity to refresh where information and guidance can be found on access to information and protection of privacy questions. * Brief overview of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other relevant legislation * Fuller understanding of what is required for the University to comply * Understanding responsibilities of UofR employees who manage confidential/personal information. |
Privacy & Access for Researchers Zoom Recording |
| 28 FEBRUARY @ 11AM | NEW FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH FUND PROGRAMS: Interdisciplinary, High Risk & High Reward Projects | PRESENTERS: Barb Flynn, Aditi Sharma & Somiraa Said | PANELISTS: Sheila Petty, Omar El-Halfawy & Brian McQuinn | ABOUT: New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Programs support interdisciplinary, high-risk / high-reward, world-leading and transformative research. This session will provide information about available opportunities through the NFRF programs to support interdisciplinary research projects. This session will include a panel discussion with researchers that have funded NFRF projects and/or served as reviewers on the Multidisciplinary Review Panel for NFRF competitions. |
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28 FEBRUARY @ 1PM | FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR RESEARCHERS | PRESENTERS: Bob Gilongos, Tammy Rupchan, Barbara Pidkowich, Kristen Plante, |
Financial Services for Researchers Zoom Recording Financial Services for Researchers PowerPoint Presentation |
| 07 MARCH @ 11AM | MITACS: SUPPORTS COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | PRESENTER: Fatima Dargah | ABOUT: Provide you information on policies and partners’ eligibility at Mitacs, core programs at Mitacs (Accelerate, BSI, Elevate, GRI, and GRA), Indigenous Pathways, and how to work with Mitacs. Uncovering the Benefits of Mitacs: a Comprehensive Guide - Mitacs. |
Mitacs: Supports Collaborative Research & Innovation Zoom Recording Mitacs: Supports Collaborative Research & Innovation PowerPoint Presentation |
| 14 MARCH @ 11AM | RESEARCH SECURITY | PRESENTER: Ryan Jesse | ABOUT: This session is an introduction for researchers on research security. We will outline what research security is and why it matters, including what risks exist to research, and how to protect your research. More specifically, we will share the requirements for research security included in NSERC, CIRH, SSHRC and CFI applications under the Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern and National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships. |
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| 21 MARCH @ 11AM | CONTRACTS & THEIR IMPORTANCE IN RESEARCH PROJECTS | PRESENTERS: Saurabh Kapoor, Victor Goodman & Anum Ghouri | OPENING REMARKS: Chris Yost, Vice-President (Research) ABOUT: This session will provide researchers with an overview of the importance and relevance of legal contracts to research projects and engagement with third parties. In addition to covering the basics of contract law, the session will examine different types of contracts and answer questions like why, when, and what kinds of contracts are needed for research engagements. |
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21 MARCH @ 1PM | BUILDING BRIDGES, INDIGENOUS-LED GLOCAL INITIATIVES FOR SUSTAINABILITY & THE ROLE OF ACADEMIA | FACILITATED BY: Veronica Santafe (Research Engagement Manager) | ABOUT: Learn how Indigenous organizations are leading the charge in sustainable development and decolonizing international cooperation. Join Freddie Campbell (Director of Energy & Climate with Indigenous Clean Energy) and Aura Carreño & Lautaro Escobar (Co-Founders, Glocal Grassroots Movement of Movements) as they share their powerful work with Indigenous organizations in Canada, Colombia, and other regions globally. This session will explore concrete examples of their local and global impact and foster a critical dialogue on how academia can effectively support Indigenous-led global solidarity initiatives. |
Building Bridges, Indigenous-led Glocal Initiatives for Sustainability & Building Bridges, Indigenous-led Glocal Initiatives for Sustainability & |
| 28 MARCH @ 11AM | UNDERSTANDING & PROTECTING YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) RIGHTS | PRESENTERS: Saurabh Kapoor & Victor Goodman | ABOUT: Some UofR researchers are inadvertently losing control of their IP rights. This presentation will familiarize researchers with the different types of Intellectual Property and their relevance to the research projects. The focus of the session will be IP issues researchers face while working on a research project, protecting IP rights when publishing, and IP rights options for commercialization. By the end of the session, researchers will have a better understanding of the IP options and solutions related to these issues |
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28 MARCH @ 1PM | HUMAN RESOURCES FOR THE RESEARCHER | PRESENTERS: Kait Budzak | ABOUT: Presentation with highlight the
support provided by HR to the researcher and inform on the process to hire students/staff.
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Safeguarding Science
Canada is a leader in innovation, research and development, thanks to the research community's commitment to open science and international collaboration. However, this commitment has the potential to be exploited, leading to loss of expertise and trade secrets, damage to the integrity of Canadian academic and research institutions, and lost publication and patent opportunities. This loss has national and economic security implications, particularly if the knowledge is sensitive or has potential military applications.
The Government of Canada recognizes the immense short and long-term value of the research conducted in Canada and wants to keep it as open as possible while ensuring security measures are in place.
Workshop
To raise awareness of research security issues, Public Safety's Research Security Centre offers Safeguarding Science, a 90-minute workshop. The workshop focuses on:best practices in maintaining a security-conscious research organization
research security guidance and tools to help recognize and mitigate risks to Canadian researchers and institutions
understanding of sensitive technology and how to recognize dual-use technology
This workshop is offered both virtually and in-person and is recommended as an introduction to the topic of research security. Additional modules offering a deeper dive into research security-related topics are also available.
Who should attend
Safeguarding Science is intended for researchers, research staff (including technicians, postdoctoral fellows and students), research security professionals, research administrators, information technology and information management staff, security personnel, biosafety and radiological safety officers, human resources personnel, supply chain personnel and senior management.
Learning Outcomes
The goal of the workshop is for participants to:
- Access guidance and tools to strengthen their security posture
- Understand best practices to identify and mitigate research security threats
- Pursue and maintain safe research partnerships
- Maintain institutional reputation as a safe research organization
- Protect valuable research, data or potentially patentable property
Each Webinar has a limit of 250 participants. Please register with a university or professional email address. Otherwise, your registration may be denied. Register directly here Safeguarding Science Initiative (publicsafety.gc.ca) and feel free to pass us a question in advance when the registration process prompts you.
Please register with a university or professional email address and note that we will not be granting access to the AI Notetaker feature. Otherwise, your registration may be denied.
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