B.C. and Alberta’s SPOR units secure additional funding; a federal task force releases its analysis of flood insurance solutions, Dr. Suzanne Fortier’s tenure at McGill draws to a close, and more.
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Universities compromised by industry collaboration: report
Canadian universities are undermining their much-vaunted independence by entering into research collaborations with industry, according to a major new report by the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT). Entitled Open for Business: On What Terms?, the report examines 12 major university-industry collaborations and programs and assesses them according to principles jointly established by CAUT and…
New Quebec consortium issues call for proposals
The Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM) has completed its first call for proposals for new medical technologies and processes that can enable the discovery process across several fields. Grants range from $500,000 to $1 million over a maximum of three years. Successful letters of intent will be announced December 23rd. and the winners will…