Transdisciplinary News and Events
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Transdisciplinarity in the News
Six UCalgary researchers receive renewals of Canada Research Chairs
Combined with eight new CRC appointments, UCalgary receives more than $10 million in funding
Eight UCalgary researchers appointed new Canada Research Chairs
Six previous appointments renewed; UCalgary receives more than $10 million in funding
Open scholarship at UCalgary is on track for big impact
Knowledge to Impact's first open science webinar on Dec. 2 examines inclusive approach to research
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Now Innovating: Connecting the dots with transdisciplinary scholarship
A conversation with Dr. Greg Welch, professor, Faculty of Science and UCalgary Research Excellence Chair
Transdisciplinary scholarship gathering builds community, solidarity
Sept. 25 event was attended by about 200 UCalgary scholars
Campus-Wide Events
To enhance collaboration and broaden our grasp of transdisciplinarity, faculty members, trainees, students, staff, and our industry and community partners are encouraged to participate in events, conferences, seminars, workshops, and more.
Transdisciplinary Research and Scholarship Gatherings
Gatherings offer the chance to connect with colleagues, spark conversations, identify collaborations and supports available and advance transdisciplinary scholarship at UCalgary. Held quarterly, they are highly rewarding for the insight, knowledge, and opportunities built from a collective capacity.
A Webinar Series: Navigating the UCalgary Transdisciplinary Ecosystem
Our webinar series aims to provide an overview of transdisciplinary resources offered by UCalgary, including opportunities for support, strategies for implementing transdisciplinary approaches, and ways to form partnerships with community members and industry.
Transdisciplinary Research Impact
Professor Martina Schaefer, Scientific Director of the Center for Technology and Society in Berlin, discusses the societal impact of transdisciplinary research. She has led numerous transdisciplinary research projects in the area of sustainability studies and holds separate PhD degrees in environmental engineering and sociology.
Scaffolding EDI into the Future of Research
The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and ITS at UCalgary share the value of EDI principles and practices in transdisciplinary scholarship. Discover how to engage minority experiences and promote inclusivity in transdisciplinary scholarship to cooperatively acquire and produce new knowledge and build community relationships.
Transdisciplinary Connector Grants
This webinar covers: the requirements for assembling a transdisciplinary team, how to choose which funding stream to apply for, the standards for evaluation, and what happens after a notice of decision. A demo of the application form is also be shared, along with data on the breadth and depth of funded applications.
Connector and Catalyst Grants
The VPR Catalyst and Transdisciplinary Connector Grant programs are a key part of the internal funding landscape at UCalgary. They create opportunity throughout the year for researchers to access internal funding as a springboard for external opportunities. This information session covers the differences between these two programs, which grant is best suited to your project and tips for submitting a successful application.