TD Week
April 28 - May 2, 2025
Join us for the first annual Transdisciplinary (TD) Week! Hosted by the Institutes for Transdisciplinary Scholarship and in partnership with colleagues across campus, both emerging and existing transdisciplinary scholars are invited to attend.
About the week
Hosted by the Institutes for Transdisciplinary Scholarship (ITS), a connection point on campus, TD Week is a chance to connect with partners on and off campus to showcase existing td work, educate about td work, network and engage.
Dates: Monday, April 28 - Friday, May 2, 2025
Format: In-person, virtual and hybrid options
Please register for the individual sessions you wish to attend.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Transdisciplinary scholarship is directed towards a complex issue or problem, most often one with a social dimension. Because of the complexity of the issue or problem, it is best addressed by teams of researchers from multiple disciplines. To address the social dimension of the question, transdisciplinary scholarship incorporates knowledges from outside the university, through theoretical or creative approaches to societal issues, and ideally by including societal actors who are implicated in the issue or problem in question.
Working definition from the Calgary Institute for the Humanities (2024)
Event schedule
Please note: all times listed below are in Mountain Time (MT).
| Monday, April 28 | Tuesday, April 29 | Wednesday, April 30 | Thursday, May 1 | Friday, May 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. [Virtual] Opening Remarks and the Role of TD in Current Events. | 10 - 11:30 a.m. [Hybrid] On Campus Resources for Building Partnerships. | 10 - 11:30 a.m. [In-Person] FGS Graduate Program and FGS College Presentation. | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. [Hybrid] Research Data Management, Open Science and Indigenous Data Sovereignty. Presentation slides. | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. [In-Person] How to Write a TD Grant. Presentation slides. |
| Afternoon | 1 - 2:30 p.m. [Virtual] Impact Assessment. Presentation slides. | 1 - 2:30 p.m. [Hybrid] Meaningful and Respectful Community Engagement. Presentation slides. | 1 - 2 p.m. [Virtual] Risk Management and Research Security. | 1 - 2:30 p.m. [Hybrid] Intellectual Property and (Social) Innovation. Presentation slides. | 1 - 3 p.m. [In-Person] Networking and Showcase. |
More information about the sessions
Format: Virtual
Location: Zoom
Time: 10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join us for TD Week opening remarks by Dr. Steven Bryant, Inaugural Academic Lead, Transdisciplinary Scholarship.
Our ITS Academic Co-Leads for Democracy, Justice, and Sustainability, Drs. Aleem Bharwani and Tonya Callaghan will then host an engaging conversation on the importance of transdisciplinary engagements in the context of democracy and the Canadian Federal Election.
Format: Virtual
Location: Zoom
Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Transdisciplinary (TD) work can often lead to broader impacts other than those traditionally recognized in academic institutions. This session aims to explore different approaches to assessing and communicating the impact generated through TD work. We will start with an overview of research impact and responsible research assessment, followed by the academic viewpoint on research impact assessment and alternative ways of assessing impact within academic processes. The session will finish with panel questions.
Speakers:
- Dr. Stephanie Warner, PhD, Manager, Knowledge to Impact
- Dr. Kathryn Graham, PhD, Impact Assessment
- Dr. Robin Yates, PhD, Deputy Provost
Format: Hybrid
Location: HNSC 128
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m., program from 10 - 11 a.m., networking from 11 - 11:30 a.m.
To start off our Community Engagement Day, we are joined by the Knowledge to Impact, Indigenous Research Support, Industry Partnerships, Office of Partnerships, International and Urban Alliance teams. Get to know them, the resources they provide and how they can help you build successful partnerships!
Speakers:
- Sarelle Azuelos, Specialist, Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization
- Keeta Gladue, Manager, Indigenous Research Support Team
- Carmen Rieder, Manager, Industry Engagement
- Melanie Hulsker, Senior Director, Partnerships
- Dr. Nishan Sharma, Manager, International Research
- Barry Phipps, PhD, Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives, Urban Alliance
Format: Hybrid
Location: HNSC 128
Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Join us to hear from UCalgary faculty members and their community partner as they reflect on their relationship and share how they nurture it. It can be a challenging relationship, yet incredibly rewarding!
Speakers:
- Dr. Nicole Letourneau, Professor, Faculty of Nursing joined by Carrie McManus, Director, Innovation and Programs, Sagesse Domestic Violence Prevention Society
- Dr. Liza Lorenzetti joined by Aurelio “Jun” Naraval Director of Programs and Public Policy at ActionDignity
Format: In-Person
Location: HNSC 128
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Join us to hear from members of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Graduate College to share about the new transdisciplinary graduate programs.
Format: Virtual
Location: Zoom
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.
Join us to learn about risk management and research security. This informative session will explore legal contracts, protecting your research, and how to use responsible and trustworthy AI in your work.
Speakers:
- Jessica Edge, Manager, Due Diligence, Research Security
- Christopher Chow, Director, Research Agreements
Format: Hybrid
Location: HNSC 128
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., program from 10 - 11:30 a.m., networking from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The way we access, use, and interpret data in TD research is extremely important. Join us for an informative session on Research Data Management and its application in TD Research, Open Science and the importance of access to data, and the best practices of Indigenous Data Sovereignty. This session is moderated by Dr. Jenny Godley.
Speakers:
- Jennifer Abel, Research Data Management Librarian
- Dr. Stephanie Warner, PhD, Manager, Knowledge to Impact
- Keeta Gladue, Manager, Indigenous Research Support Team
Format: Hybrid
Location: HNSC 128
Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Interested in learning more about intellectual property? Join us to learn about its considerations, while focusing on different types of innovation that can stem from doing transdisciplinary work. This session is moderated by Dr. Gregory Welch.
Speakers:
- Guy Levesque, Executive Director, Hunter Hub
- Dr. Karen Benzies, PhD, Director, Social Innovation
- Maris Aspe, Director, Life Sciences, Technology Transfer at Innovate Calgary
- Robert Hamilton, Associate General Council (Research)
Format: In-Person
Location: HNSC 128
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Learn how to find funding for your transdisciplinary project from successful transdisciplinary scholars and grant applicants, including key aspects that will distinguish you from others and how to approach TD grants. Come prepared to have an engaging discussion with the panelists about your project ideas and funding opportunities you may be interested in. The last part of the morning will be breakout sessions to workshop those ideas!
Speakers:
- Dr. Perri Tutelman, PhD, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Arts
- Dr. Rosslynn Zulla, PhD, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Work
- Dr. Sabrina Peric, Associate Professor, Faculty of Arts
Format: In-Person
Location: HNSC 128
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Drop-in to this networking and showcase session to learn from and interact with research projects on campus from both students and academics from different faculties.
