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Have you heard about the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Postdoctoral Fellowships?
You could get the chance to conduct research in Japan.
👉 Apply by February 1, 2024.
More details here ▶️ nserc.ca/japan
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#NSERC_Alliance grants are changing!
We're launching several improvements to the program, responding to feedback and building on 4 years of experience.
Learn more ▶️ tinyurl.com/ptbdaj42#NSERCsupport
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📸 Science Exposed’s new edition!
Showcase your research project to a large audience by submitting a vibrant image, catchy title and short description to #ScienceExposed 2024.
You could win $$$💰!
Contest presented in collaboration with @_Acfas.
▶️ bit.ly/2sQm1qn
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The Tri-Agency #OpenAccess policy review survey results are in! We are thrilled by the positive response to our ongoing engagement with the community. This input will guide future consultations as we move towards immediate OA.
science.gc.ca/site/science/e…
ALT Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications (Survey Results)
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Sunday is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
#IDPD2023
It reminds us to make every effort to ensure that everyone can fully take part in society, including research.
Read about the accessible pipette station:
▶️ tinyurl.com/59crkn8f
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(Photo Credit: Richard Blenkinsopp)
📣 Attention research enthusiasts: Are you or a student you know doing great #SSHRC funded research? Enter the #SSHRCStorytellers Challenge for a chance to win $3,000! Learn more here:
sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/society-soc…
Thanks to @MitacsCanada, Our grad student Ahmad Jalil is paving the way for an exciting collaboration with Japan's NIES for summer '24. 🇯🇵 Focused on ultrafine particle research, we're thrilled about the potential of this collaboration.#AirQuality@nalsunbc@unbc@Hkazemian1347
NALS at @UNBC was invited to present at the @AIHA Sampling & Lab Analysis Committee. Our own Mya, a @matterunbc MSc student, showcased our breakthrough in Chromium speciation analysis from air samples. Thanks to our supporters & @WorkSafeBC for funding! 🙌
#IndustrialHygiene
IWAU/NRESi Colloquium: Caribou from Many Perspectives: Preserving a Species Through Creative Thinking
by Diane Desjarlais et Al
Date: Friday, November 24, 2023 – 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Room 7-238 and Online
Link to our colloquium webcasts: unbc.ca/nres-institute/collo…
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Application deadline alert
👉 Canada Graduate Scholarship - Master’s (CGS M).
🗓️ December 1, 2023 before 8 pm (ET).
ℹ️ Resources ▶ tinyurl.com/5n764z4b#NSERC_CGSM#NSERCsupport
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This Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, we want to highlight the achievements of Dr. Rheanna Robinson, a BC NEIHR-funded early career researcher living with MS.
To learn more, please listen to her recent interview with CBC's Stephen Quinn: bit.ly/3SO4cVO#idam2023
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Retaining trees in logging operations lead to biodiversity benefits, rapid forest recovery and climate change mitigation;
Date: Friday, Nov 16th – 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Room 7-238 and Online
unbc.ca/nres-institute/collo…
UNBC students, this is your chance to share how social sciences and humanities research is affecting our lives.
Enter the @SSHRC_CRSH Storytellers Challenge today!
#ThisIsUNBC
We can’t wait to hear your stories! 👏 Send us your #SSHRCStorytellers submission today. Finalists receive $3,000, attend a communication skills workshop, and connect with other students and storytellers from across Canada. sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/society-soc…
ALT Five storytellers presenting their submissions.
The Storytellers.
NRESi Colloquium Series: Recent Research and Developments on Mass Timber Lateral Load Resisting Systems
Date: Friday, November 3, 2023 – 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Room 7-238 and Online
Link to our colloquium webcasts: unbc.ca/nres-institute/collo…
📢 WEBINAR ALERT!| Come learn about the #NFRF 2024 Transformation competition and the Letter of intent stage! sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-fin…
📅 November 16, 1pm eastern (English)
📅 November 16, 10am eastern (French)
ALT New Frontiers in Research Fund. Transformation.
📢 WEBINAR ALERT! Come learn about the #NFRF 2023 Exploration competition requirements and ask questions about the full application stage!
📅 October 31 at 1pm EST (English)
📅 October 31 at 10am EST (French)
More info: sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-fin…
UNBC engineers are looking to borrow from the blueprints of some semi-aquatic builders when it comes to preserving water during periods of low river stream flows.
School of Engineering Chair Mauricio Dziedzic spoke with @CBCNews: cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…#ThisIsUNBC
📸Dr. Roy Rea
THINC plays a critical role in addressing pressing health system challenges across Canada and in achieving a more integrated, equitable and inclusive health system. #SSHRC is a proud to support this initiative. cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53014.html#EDI#Health
The Transforming Health with Integrated Care (THINC) initiative supports research, capacity-building, knowledge mobilization, and partnerships to improve the design and delivery of integrated care for all.
Discover the funded projects and learn more: canada.ca/en/institutes-heal…
ALT THINC: Transforming Health with Integrated Care
@UNBC_NRESi colloquium
Rangeland ecologist Nick Hamilton
Reintroduction of Bison and long-term effects of prescribed burning practices in the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area
Date: Friday, October 27th – 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Room 7-238 and Online
unbc.ca/nres-institute/collo…