BURNABY, B.C., January 15, 2013 — British Columbia’s research-intensive universities are coming together to create a global hub for materials science and engineering. Simon Fraser University, the University of Victoria, the University of British Columbia and the British Columbia Institute of Technology have received $7.7 million in funding from the Canada Foundation of Innovation to create the Prometheus Project — a research hub for materials science and engineering innovation and commercialization.
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December 13, 2012
A quick chord progression from “Winter Wonderland” can take even the sternest scrooge on a trip down memory lane. At this time of year, holiday music is piped into department stores, loaded onto iPods and printed into carol books, all with the intention making people feel festive.
Isabelle Peretz, Canada Research Chair in neurocognition of music and co-director of BRAMS, a Montréal-based research lab that studies how the brain reacts to music and sound, says that some of these feelings may actually be instinctual.
November 6, 2012
Calgary, Alta. – November 6 – In data presented today at the Canadian Science Policy Conference in Calgary, Alta., Janice Keefe, Director of the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging, pointed to the new and expanding role that informal caregivers have in supporting seniors.
According to Keefe, the availability of children to act as caregivers is declining over the long term and aging baby boomers are going to need new ways to cope.
November 5, 2012
Calgary, Alta. – November 6 - Year-long surgery wait times. Months-long waiting lists for nursing homes. Day-long emergency room holdups. These common (mis)perceptions of Canada’s health care system shape the public’s response to — and attitudes toward — developing sustainable health care policies.
Three of Canada’s top experts in the health care field will gather at this year’s Canadian Science Policy Conference to share their understanding of the reality of the Canadian health system and how we can create resilient policy options for this important sector of society.
November 1, 2012
From Ideas to Execution
Canada’s Innovation Challenge
With guest speaker:
Ms. Elyse Allan
President and CEO, GE Canada
Friday, December 7, 2012
8 to10 a.m.
FAIRMONT CHÂTEAU LAURIER
DRAWING ROOM
1 Rideau Street
Ottawa
RSVP by November 30, 2012
613-996-4426 or rsvp@innovation.ca
October 16, 2012
Ottawa, October 16, 2012 — The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), announced a significant investment by the Government of Canada in cutting-edge research infrastructure that will lead to more high-quality jobs in the knowledge and resource sectors. This investment also has the potential to result in new, innovative spin-off companies.
October 12, 2012
Canada Research Chairs - News Release
Leaders Opportunity Fund – Funding for infrastructure associated with a Canada Research Chair /
Fonds des leaders – Financement de l’infrastructure liée à une Chaire de recherche du Canada
October 3, 2012
Ottawa, ON – October 3, 2012 – Canada has the longest coastline in the world and its national identity, economic prosperity and way of life have been shaped by three oceans. Recognizing the importance of better understanding and sustaining these oceans, the Government of Canada today announced an investment in ocean science and technology research conducted by Ocean Networks Canada (OCN).
September 26, 2012
September 25, 2012
Allan Rock
President and Vice-Chancellor
University of Ottawa
Office of the President
Tabaret Hall, Room 212
550 Cumberland
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Dear Mr. Rock,
The scientific and technological advances we have experienced as a society over the past century could not have been imagined back in 1912. And when this time capsule is opened years from now, we here in 2012 cannot predict what will have been accomplished at the Advanced Research Complex.
August 23, 2012
Vancouver, BC – August 23, 2012 – In an effort to gain a competitive edge, some athletes at the Paralympic Games have taken to a risky and banned form of performance enhancement.
While not as widely publicized as during the Olympic Games, performance enhancement is an issue among disabled athletes who compete in the Paralympics. However, the practice of performance enhancement is often taken to extremes by disabled athletes who are trying to give themselves a competitive edge.