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Clarity in academic writing is good; concision is good; logical organization is good. But none of these matter if your writing is not seen by readers to be valuable to them. Commonly it’s thought that value is a matter not of writing but of content; make the writing clear and logical, and value will take care of itself. In fact, successful academic texts—including successful grant applications—rely on a host of writing techniques specific to value, and not just communicating value, but also creating it.

In the morning session (9 am to noon), Dr. McEnerney will lead workshop attendees through essential techniques for creating value. In three afternoon sessions of 50-minutes each (1-4 pm), Dr. McEnerney will work specifically with researchers in health sciences, natural sciences and engineering, and social sciences and humanities in order to focus on techniques for creating value in specific disciplines for specific readers. 

Whether or not they reserve an afternoon session with Dr. McEnerney, attendees are encouraged to stay and make use of a quiet, writing-only space in which they can work on grant applications or other projects.

Research Project Advisors will also be available for one-on-one or small-group consultations in twenty-minute blocks.

This webinar will provide guidance, with regards to the implementation of the Government of Canada's Policy on Sensitive Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC), by the federal granting agencies.

Webinars in English:  

• Thursday, May 9: 1 - 2:30 pm EDT –  
• Tuesday, May 28: 11 am - 12:30 pm EDT –

Webinars in French:  

• Monday, May 6: 11 am - 12:30 pm EDT –
• Thursday, May 30: 1 - 2:30 pm EDT –

Overview:

Horizon Europe is the European Union’s funding program for research and innovation with a budget of €95.5 billion over 7 years.

Under its Pillar II, Horizon Europe funds collaborative research and innovation projects by international teams of researchers to tackle global challenges in areas such as health, climate change, energy and digital economy. As of 2024, as Canada becomes associated to Pillar II, Canadian partners in such research consortia are eligible for direct funding from the European Union.

Watch this information session to learn more about Horizon Europe and how this funding opportunity may be relevant to you.

Program:

• Understanding Horizon Europe
  Mary Kavanagh (European Commission)
• Horizon Europe and Canada – participation and opportunities
  Aslin Unlusoy (Global Affairs Canada)
• The role of Canada’s National Contact Points
  Tamara Sone (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada)
• EURAXESS North America: a support tool and informational service for researchers and institutions in Canada
  Jackson Howard (EURAXESS North America)

The Research Security Centre initiative delivers interactive workshops to academic and scientific institutions across Canada.

Visit the Queen's Safeguarding Your Research to register for one of the following sessions

• Module 1 | Safeguarding Science: Raising Awareness of Security Risks and Mitigation Tools in Research Environments
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  • French
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• Module 2 | Dual-Use Technologies: Know Your Research – Know your Partners - Assess the Risk
  • English
  • French
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• Module 3 | Demystifying the International Student Immigration Process
  • English
  • French
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• Module 4 | Know before you export: Canada’s export and brokering controls
  • English
  • French

View upcoming Research Security Centre Webinars

Inclusivity is essential to creating an enriching and innovative environment where all individuals can thrive and contribute to scientific advancements. In this session we will share some practices we employ to create and foster a research environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We have found these practices to enhance our ability to communicate, collaborate, and solve problems within our research team. Our discussion will focus on relatively easy-to-implement, sustainable, and effective approaches that contribute to an inclusive and efficient lab environment. 

Mark your calendars! On April 8, 2024, Kingston and a lucky few areas in southern Ontario will witness a once-in-a-lifetime event: a total solar eclipse. 

Timing

• Start of partial eclipse: 2:09 pm
• Total eclipse: 3:22 - 3:25 pm
• End of partial eclipse: 4:34 pm

The 2024 eclipse will be visible from Mexico, the United States, and Canada. For the first time in almost 700 years, Kingston is in the path of totality, or where the Sun will be completely blocked out by the Moon. This means many people will be flocking to the area to view this wondrous celestial spectacle, so planning needs to start ASAP!

For Kingstonians, this coming total solar eclipse will truly be a once-in-a-lifetime event: as mentioned, the last eclipse was almost 700 years ago in 1349, and the next one won't be for another 375 years in 2399!

Visit the official Queen's Eclipse page