Navigating Partnered Research

Research Ethics Considerations When Working with International Partners
Webinar | Wednesday April 24, 2024, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. MT

Join us for a discussion about key ethical considerations for partnered research in international settings. This session will introduce suggestions for translating or contextualizing UCalgary’s research ethics processes when working with international partners. How may approaches for recruitment, obtaining informed consent, relationship development or distributing incentives need to be reassessed within international contexts?  Register.

Papering Partnerships
Webinar | Monday May 6, 2024, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. MT

Co-presented by the Knowledge Engagement team and the Research Services Legal & IP team, this session helps develop an understanding of the relationship governance practices for keeping your partnerships strong. This session also explores the variety of research collaboration scenarios available, the benefits/trade-offs of each, and the agreements required. Register.

Unveiling Pathways of Impact (NEW)
Webinar | Thursday May 16, 2024, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. MT

How are UCalgary faculty delving into the diverse realms of collaboration to share knowledge and drive positive change? Transitioning from academic pursuit to mobilizing knowledge into community is a journey. As part of Canadian Innovation Week, hear from three UCalgary researchers as they share their unique approach to disseminating knowledge, lessons learned, and how they drive positive change in their respective fields. Spanning the breadth between scaling clinical trial validation to sustaining approaches in family-centered neonatal care, multi-media educational tools on Indigenous traditions and worldviews, and empowering students to work collaboratively with Indigenous communities, these researchers exemplify the diversity of positive pathways forward. Register.

Research Data Management in Partnered Research Projects
Webinar | Thursday May 23, 2024, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT

With funders and publishers increasingly implementing research data management (RDM) requirements, including requirements for data deposit and/or sharing, it’s crucial to think about how you’re managing your research data, both during a research project and after it’s completed.

Drawing on case examples from the social sciences and humanities and focusing on the importance of RDM in the context of partnered research, this session will introduce you to the essentials of RDM and provide you with tips and resources to help you effectively and consistently manage your data.  Register.

Safeguarding Research Partnerships
Webinar | Wednesday June 5, 2024, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT

Join the Research Security Division for a discussion of how to identify security risks to partnerships, basic steps you can take to mitigate these risks, and when to reach out to Research Security for guidance on assessing potential partners for risk.

Case-studies will be examined from local, national, and international contexts. Register.