Higher education in Canada

BetterLife Secures Mitacs Funding in Collaboration with Carleton University Research Team for TD-0148A Preclinical Depression Studies

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Higher education in Canada, MITACS, MITACS, In vitro, Science, Education

As part of the Accelerate Program funded by Mitacs, Dr. Argel Aguilar-Valles team will work with BetterLife to test TD-0148A in both in vitro and in vivo models that are established in their lab.

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  • As part of the Accelerate Program funded by Mitacs, Dr. Argel Aguilar-Valles team will work with BetterLife to test TD-0148A in both in vitro and in vivo models that are established in their lab.
  • Dr. Argel Aguilar-Valles said, We are delighted to have Mitacs support to examine BetterLifes TD-0148A in our established animal depression models.
  • Carleton Neuroscience has an international reputation for research on stress and its effects on brain functioning and mental health.
  • Mitacs is a not-for-profit organization that fosters growth and innovation in Canada by solving business challenges with research solutions from academic institutions.

The Government of Canada and Mitacs announce $2.5M in funding for student internships to drive innovation

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Higher education in Canada, MITACS, MITACS, Countries

The funding will accelerate research and innovation by reducing the costs of collaborations between the public and private sectors and academia.

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  • The funding will accelerate research and innovation by reducing the costs of collaborations between the public and private sectors and academia.
  • Canadian businesses and academic supervisors interested in participating are encouraged to contact Mitacs for more information.
  • Over the past year alone, our Government has supported more than 17,000 internships through Mitacs.
  • "Mitacs is proud to continue and expand our partnership with the NRC to drive Canadian innovation.

Worksport Enters into Collaborative Partnership with Ontario Tech University

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Higher education in Canada, MITACS, Ontario Tech University

Starting as a two-year contract, Worksport has forged a working relationship with Ontario Tech University.

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  • Starting as a two-year contract, Worksport has forged a working relationship with Ontario Tech University.
  • This invaluable partnership commits Dr. Williamsons research team to full-time work for the Company and opens doors to funding from the NPO, Mitacs.
  • Ontario Tech University, with its extensive of physical and intellectual resources, in conjunction with Worksport, will result in exciting new improvements towards the companys current and future product lines.
  • Furthermore, Worksport has also embarked on talks of additional collaborative projects with other academic institutions to develop products that would address specific market niches.

Canada hosts the world for key research conference

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Government of Canada, Science and technology in Canada, Government, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Higher education in Canada, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Involving more than 500 international researchers, facility managers, policy experts, government officials and innovators, ICRI will look at how research infrastructures can build bridges across nations in order to create a sustainable world.

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  • Involving more than 500 international researchers, facility managers, policy experts, government officials and innovators, ICRI will look at how research infrastructures can build bridges across nations in order to create a sustainable world.
  • Media are invited to register to attend this invite-only event for access to all plenary sessions and virtual exhibits within the conference.
  • ICRI 2021 is supported with funding from the European Union and is hosted by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, and with additional support from Laboratories Canada and the National Research Council of Canada.
  • Research supported by the CFI is helping build communities across Canada.

Budget 2021 invests in Canada's next generation of innovators

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Higher education in Canada, MITACS, MITACS, Innovation, Articles, Science and technology, Economy

b'OTTAWA, ON, April 19, 2021 /CNW/ -Mitacs thanks the Government of Canada for today\'s Budget 2021 announcement of $708 million in funding over five years to create 85,000 innovation internships.

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  • b'OTTAWA, ON, April 19, 2021 /CNW/ -Mitacs thanks the Government of Canada for today\'s Budget 2021 announcement of $708 million in funding over five years to create 85,000 innovation internships.
  • By ramping up collaborative innovation and bringing together highly educated students and postdoctoral researchers with industry, we play to our strengths as a country.
  • Today\'s significant announcement will allow us to continue to do that important work by giving young innovators even more opportunities to succeed while supporting businesses by providing them with the skilled talent they rely on.
  • Thank you to the federal government for your confidence and support.

Ceapro Inc. Announces Successful Completion of Collaborative Research and Development Program with University of Alberta

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Higher education in Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, University of Alberta, Education, Canada

These first three products offer potential benefits either as stand-alone products or as carrier for other bioactives.

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  • These first three products offer potential benefits either as stand-alone products or as carrier for other bioactives.
  • We are very grateful to Professor Dr. Feral Temelli, her research team at the UofA, and Ceapros research team for the success in this extensive collaborative research project, commented Mr. Gilles Gagnon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ceapro.
  • It was a major collaborative effort between our teams at the University of Alberta and Ceapro.
  • I really appreciate the financial support of NSERC-CRD program and Ceapro for this major project."

Islamic Relief Canada calls for BIPOC communities to be prioritized for vaccinations in light of new report

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Countries, International organizations, World, Higher education in Canada, MITACS, Islamic Relief, MITACS, Canada

BURLINGTON, ON, March 17, 2021 /CNW/ - Islamic Relief Canada, in partnership with York University, is releasing a new research report called One Year Later: Unmasking COVID-19 today.

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  • BURLINGTON, ON, March 17, 2021 /CNW/ - Islamic Relief Canada, in partnership with York University, is releasing a new research report called One Year Later: Unmasking COVID-19 today.
  • Supported by the Mitacs Accelerate research program, the report reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated economic inequalities in Canada.
  • Marginalized groups, especially BIPOC, women and low-income people, have experienced the highest percentages of illness contraction, job losses and economic hardships.
  • Islamic Relief Canada is a registered charity in Canada and a prominent Muslim NGO that works in more than 30 countries to provide humanitarian relief and build resilient, prosperous communities.

Government of Canada invests to increase equity, diversity and inclusion in research

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Friday, March 12, 2021
Education, Articles, Government of Canada, Higher education in Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Health Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Inclusion, Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Institutional Capacity-Building Granta pilot program launched in 2019is supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR),and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).NSERC is administering it on behalf of the three federal research granting agencies.

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  • The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Institutional Capacity-Building Granta pilot program launched in 2019is supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR),and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).NSERC is administering it on behalf of the three federal research granting agencies.
  • I applaud the work of Canada's institutions to increase equity, diversity and inclusion in research and eagerly await the positive changes this will bring to the health, well-being and success of Canadians."
  • The five institutions in Western Canada receiving funding today will be key to the important work being done to improve equity, diversity and inclusion in the research community across our country.
  • The following institutions across Canada are receiving funding through Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Institutional Capacity-Building grants:

Government of Canada invests to increase equity, diversity and inclusion in research

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Friday, March 12, 2021
Government of Canada, Government, Higher education in Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Science and technology in Canada, Health Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Open access, Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications

The Government of Canada is committed to tackling challenges encountered by under-represented and disadvantaged groups in Canadian research institutions and addressing the impacts on research at large.

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  • The Government of Canada is committed to tackling challenges encountered by under-represented and disadvantaged groups in Canadian research institutions and addressing the impacts on research at large.
  • The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Institutional Capacity-Building Granta pilot program launched in 2019is supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR),and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).NSERC is administering it on behalf of the three federal research granting agencies.
  • I applaud the work of Canada's institutions to increase equity, diversity and inclusion in research and eagerly await the positive changes this will bring to the health, well-being and success of Canadians."
  • The following institutions across Canada are receiving funding through Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Institutional Capacity-Building grants:

Government of Canada invests to increase equity, diversity and inclusion in research

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Friday, March 12, 2021
Government of Canada, Government, Higher education in Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Science and technology in Canada, Health Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Open access, Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications

The Government of Canada is committed to tackling challenges encountered by under-represented and disadvantaged groups in Canadian research institutions and addressing the impacts on research at large.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada is committed to tackling challenges encountered by under-represented and disadvantaged groups in Canadian research institutions and addressing the impacts on research at large.
  • The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Institutional Capacity-Building Granta pilot program launched in 2019is supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR),and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).NSERC is administering it on behalf of the three federal research granting agencies.
  • I applaud the work of Canada's institutions to increase equity, diversity and inclusion in research and eagerly await the positive changes this will bring to the health, well-being and success of Canadians."
  • The following institutions across Canada are receiving funding through Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Institutional Capacity-Building grants: