U15 CEO, Historian, uOttawa Research Chair in Digital Scholarship (2019-2024)

Joined October 2012
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Chad Gaffield retweeted
19 Feb 2025
Canada is pleased to kick off our year as Partner Country at @hannover_messe 2025. Learn more about what Canada has to offer at the world’s top industrial tech fair: canada.ca/en/innovation-scie… #HM25
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Chad Gaffield retweeted
25 Feb 2025
‘I don’t recall a moment like this’: Dr. Deep Saini (@McGillPresident) on the opportunities and challenges facing Canada’s world-leading universities This episode was made possible by @U15ca and the generosity of listeners like you. Full episode here: thehub.ca/podcast/audio/i-do…
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The empirical evidence is so compelling - let’s create a better future!
20 Feb 2025
Canada stands at a crossroads. We must secure our economic sovereignty with a serious effort to tackle productivity and grow opportunities for Canadians. Canada’s leading research universities help drive innovation. Our new report sets out the path to home-grown prosperity: u15.ca/publications/statemen…
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Chad Gaffield retweeted
Don’t miss our #CSPC2024 interview with @ChadGaffield, CEO @U15ca! 🎥 In this interview, Chad Gaffield sits down with Angelly Vasquez @mcgillu to discuss the role of universities in Canada's innovation ecosystem. View the full interview at: youtu.be/b1xAhQEoKBQ?si=-1Vm… #CdnSci
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Chad Gaffield retweeted
19 Dec 2024
In these turbulent times, what role can research universities play to support Canadians? As Canada prepares for an election in 2025, what should the science community be anticipating? U15 Canada CEO, @ChadGaffield, discussed these questions and more when he sat down with @sciencepolicy recently. youtu.be/b1xAhQEoKBQ?si=ktqd… via @YouTube

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Well said, Sarah! Bravo, Kaitlin!
Beyond proud of Kaitlin Kharas and the @SupportOurSci team for this AMAZING recognition as part of @Nature's 10 people who shaped science in 2024. It's been so great to see the momentum leading to changes across the country. Let's keep it going 🧡 nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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A true scholar and gentleman! (and father of a wonderful historian, Nicole)
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Chad Gaffield retweeted
5 Dec 2024
All Canadians should be proud of the global impact of Canada's leading research universities. By focusing on excellence, Canada has established a research ecosystem which develops talent, drives innovation and delivers impact across the country. Leading research universities are central to the value this brings to all Canadians. Hear more from U15 Canada Executive Vice-President, Dylan Hanley, at the Standing Committee on Science and Research:
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Bienvenue, Paul!
18 Nov 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Paul Hébert on being appointed the next President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research @CIHR_IRSC. We look forward to working with you to advance health research and improve healthcare outcomes for all Canadians.
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Chad Gaffield retweeted
20 Nov 2024
People are the cornerstone of a productive economy, but Canada is falling behind in the race for talent. How do we close the talent gap? Leading research universities play a vital role. U15 Canada today published 'Developing Talent'. Read our proposals: buff.ly/3ZdaDEz

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Chad Gaffield retweeted
25 Nov 2024
In a turbulent world, what role can Canada's leading research universities play? In these uncertain times, the value proposition of research universities remains strong reported an insightful panel at #CSPC2024. Now is the moment to underline to policy makers the opportunity for social mobility offered by a university education and the wider economic prosperity driven by innovative research on our campuses. @sciencepolicy @Sean_Speer @reicurran @ChadGaffield
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Compelling articulation of why research on human thought and behaviour is essential
Through rigorous methods, the HSS equip researchers with the skills to tackle complex questions and lead solutions for society’s most pressing challenges, explained @km_can at the House of Commons Standing Committe on Science and Research last Thursday. @U15ca
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Chad Gaffield retweeted
13 Nov 2024
Join us for a lunch time panel at #CSPC2024 with guests @reicurran and @Sean_Speer, moderated by U15 Canada CEO @ChadGaffield, for what promises to be an engaging conversation about the role of science in a turbulent international landscape.
.@U15ca is hosting a panel at #CSPC2024! Join @ChadGaffield @reicurran @Sean_Speer for a discussion on how Canadian scientists, scholars, and partners can work together to support a better future for all through #CdnSci #CdnInnovation: WWW.CSPC2024.CA
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Bravo, Sarah!!!!
After a long road, it’s official: Dr Sarah Laframboise! 🎉 This PhD has challenged me in ways I didn’t know were possible, and I am so proud to be completing it on a high!
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Chad Gaffield retweeted
The Canadian Peoples Project Launch of 100% census microdata 1852-1921 at #SSHA in Toronto. Great to see familiar faces @socscihist
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Terrific presidential address! ⁦@lisaydillon⁩ ⁦@socscihist#SSHA2024
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Yes, you will!
On my way to the Social Science History Association conference in Toronto — see you there, eh ? ! @socscihist 🍁
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Chad Gaffield retweeted
24 Oct 2024
While appearing before the Science and Research Committee, Dr. Gaffield was asked about specific research projects being federally funded. See his response, underling independent merit-based review & how research prepares Canada for future challenges and opportunities. #CdnPoli
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Chad Gaffield retweeted
23 Oct 2024
U15 Canada CEO Dr. @ChadGaffield presented yesterday to the @OurCommons Standing Committee on Science and Research #SRSR regarding the proposed 'capstone' research funding organization, outlining core principles that should guide its development. #CdnPoli
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Chad Gaffield retweeted
.@U15ca is hosting a panel at #CSPC2024! Join @ChadGaffield @reicurran @Sean_Speer for a discussion on how Canadian scientists, scholars, and partners can work together to support a better future for all through #CdnSci #CdnInnovation: WWW.CSPC2024.CA
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