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Saturday, May 23, 2015

C2UExpo, 2015

C2UExpo 2015 is being hosted at Carleton University this week, from May 27-29.  This conference is about changing the world through citizen solutions and better policy. Find out more about how C2UExpo brings to the forefront an understanding of, and best practices in building campus-community partnerships that spark positive change in... More

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Indigenous Research Ethics Institute

Registration for the 2015 Indigenous Research Ethics Institute is now open. This is a week-long learning opportunity, in which Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers learn about the ethics of research with Indigenous communities in Canada. Participants learn in a collaborative environment and are led by Carleton faculty, research ethics... More

Friday, May 1, 2015

Health of Canada’s Children & Youth Profile released

The Canadian Institute of Child Health (CICH) has released its 2015 signature publication, The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile. The profile provides information on the context of of children's lives and their health and development outcomes, by evaluating and summarizing data on the health and well-being of Canadian... More

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Indigenous Mental Health Summer Institute

Summer Institute on Indigenous Mental Health Research is now open for registration. This workshop will survey recent work on the social determinants of mental health and discuss issues in the design and implementation of culturally- appropriate mixed-methods research with Indigenous communities and populations. The workshop has limited capacity,... More

Monday, April 27, 2015

Global Health Research & Innovation

Register for the Global Health Research Event hosted by Research Canada, May 11, 2015, Ottawa    RSVP to: rsvp@rc-rc.ca   If you have already registered - Thank you! Invitation to Members and Guests of Research Canada Health Research Caucus Kiosk Event   Canada's Role in Global Health Research and Innovation       Hosted by ... More

Friday, April 24, 2015

Big data and advanced computing to address health issues

A one-day event is being held  for researchers, faculty, and professionals in technology, medicine and health care. The symposium will highlight opportunities for the use of advanced analytics and discussing many of the issues surrounding the use of health data in research. For more information and to register, go to Symposium Website Location:... More

Friday, April 10, 2015

Vaccine Hesitancy: A ‘Wicked’ Communication Problem

Carleton University's Professional Institute in the Faculty of Public Affairs is offering a workshop on May 13-14, 2015.  Vaccine Hesitancy Workshop: Combatting a 'Wicked' Risk Communication Problem. Get more information, and register now.... More

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Science Cafe: Allergies and Beyond

Dr. Shawn Hayley of the Department of Neuroscience at Carleton University, along with his student, Rozlyn Boutin, will be sharing their research concerning environmental factors and their effects on disorders of the immune system.  This event is part of the Science Cafe series held at the Sunnyside Branch of the Ottawa Public Library (1049... More

Friday, April 3, 2015

Is our drinking water at risk?

RCIScience & the David Suzuki Foundation present A national discussion on urban drinking water. First stop: April 7 Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa With leading scientists and policy experts, we will explore: Could pharmaceuticals and personal care products that are flushed down the toilet end up in our drinking water? Dr. Chris Metcalfe,... More

Sunday, March 8, 2015

2015 Brain & Mental Health Art Show, Ottawa

The Society for Neuroscience Ottawa is seeking submissions for the 2015 Brain and Mental Health Art Show. This year’s event will be held on Friday March 27. All funds raised will again be used in support of ANCOURA (http://www.ancoura.ca/). Mental Health Art pieces of any and all mediums are invited. Submission information can be found... More

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Cognition in a Brain-Driven Economy

The Economic Club of Canada is hosting a half-day symposium on "Cognition in a Brain-Driven Economy: A look at how depression affects your memory, concentration and emotional life".  This symposium will be held in Ottawa on March 26.  For more information, check out the Economic Club... More

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