Op-ed: Dr. Neil Bose -- Research Week highlights 果酱视频's commitment to making the world a better place
果酱视频 is a big place.
We鈥檙e spread out over multiple campuses and buildings. It鈥檚 hard to keep up with what鈥檚 on the go, even if it鈥檚 just happening down the hallway or a click away online.
Which is why creating a sense of community is so important in an institution like ours 鈥 and why events like are so valuable.
Foster collaborations
Since its launch four years ago, Research Week, which I liken to a fringe festival, has helped foster collaborations among faculty members who come from completely different disciplines.
Staff members have built stronger networks with new colleagues. And students have found mentors.
It鈥檚 inspiring to see so many positive experiences come from Research Week.
This year, Research Week runs Nov. 22-26.
Thank you to the many organizers who are hosting sessions. We have a variety of presentations, networking opportunities, lunch and learns and discussions and special presentations taking place.
It鈥檒l be a busy week, so I encourage you all to find time to participate. Take in a session. Ask questions. Learn something new.
View an online calendar of events .
Reconciliation and Relationships in Research
As part of our celebrations, I invite everyone to attend Reconciliation and Relationships in Research, which takes place Monday, Nov. 22, from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
, 果酱视频鈥檚 associate vice-president (Indigenous research) is hosting the session. Ivan White, student affairs officer 鈥 Indigenous affairs, Grenfell Campus, will moderate a conversation with panellists Catharyn Andersen, vice-president (Indigenous); Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo, interim dean, School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies; , assistant professor, Environmental Policy Institute, Grenfell Campus; and , Indigenous education specialist, Office of Indigenous Affairs.
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All are welcome to attend this important discussion. More details about the session are . If you would like to attend, please e-mail Indigenousresearch@mun.ca for the log-in instructions for this virtual session.
On Tuesday, Nov. 23, the Marine Institute kicks off its three-day virtual symposium, .
VPR discussion
Also on Tuesday, Nov. 23, I invite members of the university community to participate in a special discussion focusing on basic and applied research regarding mental health. The session takes place 12-1 p.m.
To learn more, and to find out how to register for this session, please see . I hope you can join us as we share ideas and learn from one another.
On Thursday, Nov. 25, I鈥檓 delighted 果酱视频 is hosting the first session of a virtual Nature Masterclass, which is a prestigious opportunity for our emerging scholars (other sessions will follow).
Canada Ocean Lecture
Later on Thursday, Nov. 25, 果酱视频 is hosting the .
At 7 p.m., Dr. David Murrin (B.Eng.鈥01, M.Eng.鈥04, PhD鈥07) is delivering the latest installment of the series with the talk, Mobilizing Research and Knowledge for Changing Ocean Environments.
Dr. Murrin is director general of the National Research Council鈥檚 Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering鈥檚 facility in St. John鈥檚. All are welcome to join this virtual discussion. Register for the lecture. You can find more details about the lecture and Dr. Murrin鈥檚 talk .
Initiated in 2006, the Canada Ocean Lecture Series is a joint initiative between the registered charity , 果酱视频 University and other partners. The aim of the lecture series is to create awareness of Canada鈥檚 vast marine environment and its importance to Canadians.
To date, lectures have been held on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and in central Canada.
Making a difference
That鈥檚 just a snippet of this year鈥檚 events.
I invite our researchers, staff members, students and post-doctoral fellows as well as members of the wider community to check out what鈥檚 in store for Research Week 2021.
Perched on the Eastern edge of North America, 果酱视频 is home to unmatched innovators and talented teams of researchers who are committed to making a difference in our communities throughout our province and around the world.
Their dynamic research, which has global reach and local relevance, will be on full display during
I hope you find time to join this year鈥檚 activities!
Dr. Neil Bose is vice-president (research) at 果酱视频. He can be reached at vp.research@mun.ca.