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Next information sessions
Feb
18
Wednesday
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NFRF-International information session
Join us for an information and networking session discussing the newly launched NFRF International funding opportunity.
Feb
24
Tuesday
New ethics review pathway: databases, biobanks, and registries
Queen’s is introducing a new ethics review pathway for databases, biobanks, and participant registries. This presentation will walk researchers through what’s changing, why the new pathway was developed, and what is now required.
Feb
26
Thursday
NSERC CREATE 2027: Panel and Q&A session
This panel discussion will cover the basics of the 2027 CREATE competition, highlight changes to the internal selection process, and offer practical insights into what makes a strong application.
Materials from past information sessions
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Ethics
Date: May 14, 2025
Topics:
- Overview of the ethics application submission process, highlighting key steps, best practices, and essential resources available to support researchers and applicants;
- The importance of ethical considerations in research, ensuring adherence to Tri-Council Policy Statement 2 (TCPS2) guidelines; and
- Insights into why specific information is required during the submission process, how to navigate common challenges, and how to streamline their applications for a smoother approval experience.
Presenter: Meera Sidhu (Associate Director of Research Ethics)
Materials:
Date:October 30, 2023
Topics:
- Overview of ethical principles and considerations that underpin research practice, including:
- the importance of informed consent;
- the protection of human subjects;
- the proper handling and management of data; and
- Ethical implications of research involving vulnerable populations, such as children or individuals with limited decision-making capacity.
Presenter: Meera Sidhu (Associate Director of Research Ethics)
Materials:
Inclusive Research
Date: January 15, 2026
Topics:
- Opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned from researching the Atlas of Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) Space, an online map of Kanien’kehà placenames intended to revitalize Indigenous language and enrich understandings of these spaces.
Presenters:
- Dr. Rebekah Ingram (PhD, Carleton)
- Thohahènte, Kanyen'keháka co-researcher
- Kanasarakeh, Kanyen'keháka co-researcher
- Thanakehrahne, Kanyen'keháka co-researcher
Materials:
Date: April 15, 2024
Topics:
- Practices to create and foster a research environment where all individuals feel valued.
Presenters:
- Jacqueline Monaghan (Biology)
- Márcia Gonçalves Dias (postdoctoral researcher, Monaghan Lab)
- Virginia Miguel (postdoctoral researcher, Monaghan Lab)
Materials:
Date: March 30, 2022 (session 1 of 3)
Topics:
- Embedding principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in research design; and
- Self-awareness, reflection, and actions to develop research questions, methods, and approaches to data collection, knowledge mobilization, knowledge translation, and data management.
Presenters:
- Leela Viswanathan (Viswali Consulting)
- Erin Clow (Queen’s Human Rights and Equity Office)
- VPR Research Project Advisors
Materials:
Date: April 17, 2022 (session 2 of 3)
Topics:
- Best practices to embed EDI in research practice.
Presenters:
- Leela Viswanathan (Viswali Consulting)
- Erin Clow (Queen’s Human Rights and Equity Office)
- VPR Research Project Advisors
Materials:
Date: June 8, 2022 (session 3 of 3)
Topics:
- Best practices to embed EDI in research practice.
Presenters:
- Leela Viswanathan (Viswali Consulting)
- Erin Clow (Queen’s Human Rights and Equity Office)
- VPR Research Project Advisors
Materials:
Research Data Management
Date: May 18, 2025
Topics:
- Identifying available research data storage options for active, backup, and long-term storage;
- Best practices in research data management-related to funder compliance requirements, as well as ethical, legal and commercial obligations; and
- Queen’s-based resources to support research data storage needs.
Presenter:
- Meghan Goodchild (Queen's University Library)
- Paige Beddoe (Centre for Advanced Computing)
- Becky Pero (Vice-Principal Research Portfolio)
- Tara Stellato (Information Technology Services)
Materials:
Date: May 14, 2025
Topics:
- Research Data Management (RDM) lessons learned;
- Best practices in RDM; and
- Building community and collaboration at Queen’s.
Presenters:
- Amber Simpson (Biomedical and Molecular Sciences and School of Computing)
- Nathan Brinklow Thanyehténhas (Languages, Literatures and Cultures)
- Patricia Collins (Geography and Planning)
- Ruslan Kain (3rd year PhD student, School of Computing)
Materials:
Date: February 15, 2024
Topics:
- Policy implementation details, including requirement timelines and ongoing feedback efforts from the Canadian research and RDM community;
- Results of the Queen’s RDM survey (2022), which investigated Queen's community level of knowledge of the policy and level of preparedness to meet the forthcoming requirements; and
- Current RDM context at Queen's and the benefits of implementing RDM wise practices.
Presenter:
- Matthew Lucas (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada)
- Dominique Roche (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada)
- Meghan Goodchild (Queen's University Library)
- Rebecca (Becky) Pero (Vice-Principal Research Portfolio)
Materials:
Date: September 20, 2024
Topics:
- Research Data Management (RDM) plans for research with and by Indigenous communities.
Presenters:
- Sadia Khan (First Nations Information Governance Centre)
- Lindsay Morcom (Education)
- Brittany McBeath (PhD candidate, School of Kinesiology and Health Studies)
Materials:
Date: January 18, 2023
Topics:
- Research Data Management (RDM) overview;
- The three pillars of the Tri-Agency RDM Policy and how they may impact grant applications and/or research projects; and
- Introduction to the Queen’s University Institutional RDM Strategy.
Presenters:
- Alicia Cappello (Queen’s University Library)
- Elise Degen (Centre for Advanced Computing)
- Matt Clapp (Information Technology Services)
- Meghan Goodchild (Queen’s University Library)
- Rebecca (Becky) Pero (Vice-Principal Research Portfolio)
Materials:
Date: February 15, 2023
Topics:
- The importance of data management planning;
- Questions to ask when creating a data management plan (DMP);
- Resources available to responsibly manage and document your data throughout the life of your project;
- Introduction to the DMP Assistant, a free, online tool available to Canadian researchers; and
- DMP templates and exemplars available from the Digital Research Alliance of Canada.
Presenters:
- Alicia Cappello (Queen’s University Library)
- Elise Degen (Centre for Advanced Computing)
- Matt Clapp (Information Technology Services)
- Meghan Goodchild (Queen’s University Library)
- Rebecca (Becky) Pero (Vice-Principal Research Portfolio)
Materials:
Date: March 22, 2023
Topics:
- The Tri-Agency RDM policy and data deposit requirements;
- Considerations for selecting a repository for your specific research data;
- Demo of depositing a dataset into the Queen’s Dataverse Collection of Borealis, the Canadian Dataverse Repository; and
- Disciplinary perspectives on reviewing data for a biology journal.
Presenters:
- Alicia Cappello (Queen’s University Library)
- Elise Degen (Centre for Advanced Computing)
- Matt Clapp (Information Technology Services)
- Meghan Goodchild (Queen’s University Library)
- Rebecca (Becky) Pero (Vice-Principal Research Portfolio)
Materials:
Partnerships and innovation
Date: June 11, 2025
Topics:
- How to make the most of Queen's Crowdhelix membership;
- Learn how Crowdhelix facilitates building and strengthening your research network, preparing for EU and global funding opportunities, as well as upcoming Horizon Europe deadlines; and
- Building strong, diverse, impactful collaborative partnerships through the Crowdhelix collaboration intelligence platform.
Presenter: Cais Jurgens (Crowdhelix)
Materials:
Date: April 14, 2025
Topics:
- How Queen’s Partnerships and Innovation (QPI) supports researchers through:
- invention disclosures,
- intellectual property advice,
- industry partnerships, and
- commercialization strategies.
Presenter:
Materials:
Research systems
Date: January 28, 2026
Topics:
- This session introduces the new electronic research administration system, Cayuse, replacing TRAQ in Spring of 2026.
Materials:
Website development
Date: November 12, 2025
Topics:
- Features, functionality, and benefits of the WebPublish system; and
- Practical strategies for writing and structuring content that is user-friendly, engaging, and accessible.
Presenter:
- Robin Moon (University Relations)
Materials:
Advanced computing support
Date: January 24, 2024
Topics:
- Training programs offered by the Centre for Advanced Computing (CAC): who can participate, how you can access them, and why they will benefit your research.
Presenters:
- Shadi Khalifa (CAC)
- Rakesh Raghavaraju (CAC)
- Jamie Siklosi (CAC)
Materials:
Date: November 23, 2023
Topics:
- Overview of the state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge technologies, and expert support available at the Centre for Advanced Computing (CAC).
Presenters:
- Paige Beddoe (CAC)
- Shadi Khalifa (CAC)
Materials:
Other
Date: May 20, 2025
Topics:
- Key parties in clinical trials — sponsors, ethics boards, investigators, coordinators, and participants — presented their perspectives on the changing landscape of clinical trials.
Presenters:
- Alison Urton (COO Canadian Cancer trials Group)
- Dr. Kerstin de Wit (Emergency Medicine)
- Michelle Tryon (Research Ethics Board member)
- Deb Du Merton (Research Coordinator)
- Rachel Koven (Patient Advisor)
Materials: