Open doors, open knowledge
Strategic investments in skills and talent
Universities across the country opened their doors November 12-18, 2018 to showcase how investments in students’ learning and research spaces help nurture Canada’s next generation of research talent, innovators, community leaders and entrepreneurs.
This national open house showcased how these strategic investments are developing the skills and talent Canada needs to compete on the world stage, and are contributing towards building a more inclusive, innovative and prosperous Canada.
Alberta
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University of Alberta
Innovation and Research Impact Events
November 13 – 15, 2018University of Alberta
Innovation and Research Impact Events
November 13 – 15, 2018The University of Alberta is opening its doors to Members of Parliament to showcase how the university is turning research and infrastructure investments into innovative learning and research outcomes for our communities. Through a series of roundtable events, innovation showcases and campus tours running November 13 to November 15, the university will be highlighting cutting-edge research in emerging and established fields, new infrastructure and student learning/entrepreneurship hubs that are fostering the next generation of leaders and innovators.
*Past event
Manitoba
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University of Winnipeg
Aboriginal Languages Initiative funding announcement
November 13, 2018
University of Winnipeg
Aboriginal Languages Initiative funding announcement
November 13, 2018
The University of Winnipeg hosted Gary Anandasangaree, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism on November 13 as he made a major funding announcement. The federal government is providing nearly $1.8 million over two years to 16 community-based projects with the goal of preserving, promoting and revitalizing Indigenous languages in Manitoba. The University of Winnipeg will receive $138,769 for community language programs and online language resources for the Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre and the Summer Institute for Six Seasons of the Asiniskow Ithiniwak Project.
The funding, provided through the Aboriginal Languages Initiative, will support projects such as language camps, classes, nests and master-apprentice programs offered to Indigenous communities in Manitoba. These projects will also allow the production and distribution of language resources including web based applications, archived material, books, CDs, dictionaries, DVDs, lesson plans, lexicons, magazines and workbooks.
Nova Scotia
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Dalhousie University
Panel discussion and livestream
November 13 and 14, 2018
Dalhousie University
Panel discussion and livestream
November 13 and 14, 2018
Dalhousie University hosted Halifax MP Andy Fillmore on campus Nov. 13th and 14. On Nov. 13, MP Fillmore met with Associate Dean Research for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Dr. Howard Ramos, as well as Philosophy Professor Dr. Duncan MacIntosh and Saint Mary’s University English Professor Dr. Teresa Heffernan. They discussed (and livestreamed) a panel hosted alongside the Federation of Humanities and Social Sciences on the social implications of artificial intelligence.
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Mount Saint Vincent University
Centre for Applied Research in Human Health Grand Opening
Early 2019Mount Saint Vincent University
Centre for Applied Research in Human Health Grand Opening
Early 2019In 2019, Mount Saint Vincent University will open the doors of its new Centre for Applied Research in Human Health. The $4.5 million capital revitalization will completely retrofit an existing university building with state-of-the-art laboratories, new collaborative research spaces and a space dedicated to housing a new nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. In-house NMR capability will give MSVU’s leading researchers unprecedented access to imaging small molecules.
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St. Mary's University
Celebrating Student Entrepreneurship & Innovation
November 16, 2018St. Mary's University
Celebrating Student Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Join us on Friday, November 16 as we celebrate student entrepreneurship and innovation. With a special presentation from Enactus Saint Mary’s, showcasing their award-winning social enterprise, Square Roots, tackling food insecurity.
RSVP at: https://smu-web5.smu.ca/survey/index.php/789226
Friday, November 16
12 noon – 2:00 pm
Saint Mary’s University Entrepreneurship Centre
960 Tower Rd, Halifax
Ontario
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Carleton University
Open Doors, Open Knowledge Launch
November 12, 2018Carleton University
Open Doors, Open Knowledge Launch
November 12, 2018Carleton University president Benoit-Antoine Bacon and Universities Canada vice-president, policy and public affairs, Pari Johnston, invite you to a celebration of federal government support for research in Canada.
The event is a kickoff for Universities Canada’s “Open Doors, Open Knowledge” week. This gathering will include a breakfast with remarks from a representative of the Government of Canada and a panel discussion with Carleton students talking about the importance of their research.
*Past event
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University of Guelph
Exhibit and reception: “A Place to Grow”
November 2 – 11, 2018University of Guelph
Exhibit and reception: “A Place to Grow”
November 2 – 11, 2018November 2-11, 2018
Exhibit – Royal Agricultural Fair (Toronto) – “A Place to Grow”
As a foundational partner at the Royal Agricultural Fair, the University of Guelph is showcasing its unique focus on agriculture and food. The university has a 2,700-square-foot exhibit – ‘A Place to Grow’. This year’s interactive space will highlight U of G’s innovations and discoveries which help propel Ontario and Canada as a global leader in safe, nutritious and sustainable food.November 7, 2018
The University of Guelph is hosting a reception to bring together industry and policy leaders in the agriculture and food sectors.
*Past events
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OCAD University
OCAD U CO Open House
OCAD University
OCAD University is opening their doors to their stunning new waterfront facility is home to OCAD U CO, their new executive training studio. It’s also a centre of design-driven research and houses the commercialization and innovation work of Imagination Catalyst, OCAD University’s entrepreneurial hub.
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Trent University
Bata Library Celebration
November 16, 2018Trent University
Bata Library Celebration
November 16, 2018, 3:30 pmJoin Trent University for this celebration of the transformed Bata Library, hosted by president Dr. Leo Groarke and Chancellor Don Tapscott. Hors-d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.
Just a few of the library features to explore:
- Entrepreneurship and social innovation centre
- Critical Making Studio
- Green wall
- Original Ron Thom décor and furnishings
More information: Bata transformation
*Past event
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University of Waterloo
Engineering 7 Grand Opening
October 29, 2018University of Waterloo
Engineering 7 Grand Opening
October 29, 2018The University of Waterloo held the Official Grand Opening of the Engineering 7 building on Monday, October 29, 2018. The university celebrated this significant addition to Waterloo Engineering and the successful completion of their Educating the Engineer of the Future campaign.
*Past event
Quebec
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Université Laval
Open House
November 10, 2018Université Laval
Open House
November 10, 2018The Open House provides an ideal opportunity to discover or learn more about the university and its programs, services and facilities. Engage with faculty and students on campus, attend one of the many presentations or take part in a guided tour, all in one day!
*Past event