Articles of Interest
Council of Canadian Academies Releases a New Report on the State of Science and Technology in Canada, 2012
The report represents the work of an 18-member panel of experts, chaired by Dr. Eliot A. Phillipson, Sir John and Lady Eaton Professor of Medicine Emeritus at the University of Toronto and Former President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation.
The State of Science and Technology in Canada, 2012 is an in-depth analysis of the scientific disciplines and technological applications where Canada excels in a global context. It identifies Canada's S&T research strengths, highlights emerging areas of S&T, and provides insights on regional areas of specialization. The collective findings are comprehensive and represent one of the most in-depth examinations of Canadian S&T ever undertaken. Read more.
News from the Canadian Access Federation (CAF)
CANARIE Connections - September 2012
On April first, management of the Canadian Access Federation (CAF) officially transitioned from CUCCIO, representing Canada’s higher education IT leaders, to CANARIE. For participants in CAF, the transition
was seamless: users continued to use their home credentials to log in to networks at other member
institutions and access Service Providers who are part of the Federation. Read more.
International students are an opportunity, not a cost
by Amit Chakma, President, Western University
Globe & Mail, August 30, 2012 - If the country’s universities were graded on how well we’ve done at helping Canadians understand the importance international students can play in the country’s future, we would receive a failing grade. And I count my own university among those at fault.
That harsh assessment is not to suggest that the postsecondary sector doesn’t embrace internationalization. But these students’ contribution is so ingrained in university culture that we take for granted that Canadians intrinsically know their vital role in our classrooms and economy. Read more.
Chief Librarian Opens New Chapter in Her Life
Various careers took her on the road less travelled
Wednesday, July 4, 2012 - On paper, the career path followed to Guelph by Rebecca Graham, U of G’s new chief information officer and chief librarian, appears deliberate and obstacle-free, including a lifelong love of libraries; an ahead-of-her-time interest in information technology; and numerous positions at prestigious research libraries, each one a rung higher on the library ladder to the top.
So here she sits, with a friendly demeanour underpinned by obvious focus and drive. No doubt she is where she belongs and happy to be here. But that road to Guelph was long and winding. Think Kansas, the U.S. Air Force and a trucking company. Serendipity had a hand, too. Read more
Canadian Access Federation to join Europe’s eduGAIN, giving Canadians access to a continent’s worth of digital resources.
Ottawa, Ontario, May 22, 2012 - CANARIE, Canada’s Advanced Research and Innovation Network, today announced that it has taken steps to broaden the Canadian Access Federation (CAF) service by joining eduGAIN. This provides Canadian participants in CAF with a “digital passport” which enables them to access a wide range of content and applications at eduGAIN’s member institutions. Similarly, member institutions of eduGAIN can offer their users an opportunity to access the resources of CAF’s participating institutions across the country. This evolution of the CAF service strengthens Canadians’ prospects for global collaboration and opens up new opportunities for innovation and discovery. Read more.
Government of Canada Announces New Business Innovation Money
Toronto, May 22, 2012—Canadian companies specializing in everything from natural resources to information technology are turning to researchers at local colleges to grow their businesses and create high-quality jobs, because R&D and innovation happen at all levels—from the academic labs all the way to the shop floor.
Funding from the Government of Canada is helping colleges across the country support business innovation at more than 300 companies. The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, today announced a $15.3 million investment through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) in support of 17 applied research projects at colleges, cégeps and polytechnics. Read more.
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New campaign aims to connect Ontario university researchers with the public
Through a new province-wide campaign, Ontario university researchers are getting off their campuses into other communities to talk about the ideas, issues and stories emerging from their research that affect everyday life in countless ways. Read more.
SCOAP3 enters next phase of the project
CERN will issue a formal Invitation to tender to identify publishers and journals to which a contract for Peer-Review and Open-Access services could be awarded, as well as the amount of each contract. Read more.
Canada’s Digital Environment for Research, Innovation and Education:
A joint submission under the Digital Economy Strategy Consultation
Opting Out of Access Copyright
August 10, 2011 - Fifteen of the biggest 25 universities in Canada have terminated their Access Copyright contracts, including UBC, Calgary, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Waterloo, York, and Queen’s. Other B.C. schools that have opted out are Columbia Bible College, Royal Roads University, and Quest University. Read more