- Call for Submissions – Federal Science Review & Consultation
- From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Date: August 17, 2016 Re: Call for Submissions – Federal Science Review & Consultation The deadline to provide an online submission to Canada’s Fundamental Science Review is September 30, 2016. As noted in PDAD&C #2, the mandate for this review includes research across disciplines, research funding provided by the […]
- Major Research Project Management (MRPM) Fund
- From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Date: August 9, 2016 Re: Major Research Project Management (MRPM) Fund The Major Research Project Management (MRPM) Fund was launched in 2011 to provide support for the management of large, complex, multi-PI, CRC-eligible research grants, in partnership with academic divisions. I have reviewed and consulted on the program scope and […]
- Expert Panel on Sexual Violence Policies – Release of Recommendations (PDAD&C #6)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Angela Hildyard, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity Date: August 11, 2016 Re: Expert Panel on Sexual Violence Policies – Release of Recommendations (PDAD&C #6) On May 20, we announced the creation of three expert panels tasked with supporting the University’s action plan to prevent and respond to sexual violence […]
- Announcing the Recipients of the Provost’s Instructional Technology Innovation Fund
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: July 21, 2016 Re: Announcing the Recipients of the Provost’s Instructional Technology Innovation Fund I am pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Instructional Technology Innovation Fund (ITIF). ITIF is a seed fund designed to catalyze initiatives that immediately and directly impact University of Toronto education and teaching programs through […]
- Federal Science Review & Consultation – Points for Discussion (PDAD&C #2)
- From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Date: July 14, 2016 Re: Federal Science Review & Consultation – Points for Discussion (PDAD&C #2) The 2016 Federal Budget included plans for a comprehensive review of all elements of federal support for fundamental science and the development of a new national Innovation Agenda. A memo highlighting the two […]
- PDAD&C Information and Meeting Dates for 2016-17 (PDAD&C #1)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: July 8, 2016 Re: PDAD&C Information and Meeting Dates for 2016-17 (PDAD&C #1) Please save this message for future reference and share with your administrative staff responsible for scheduling. Welcome to all new and returning Principals, Deans, Academic Directors, and Chairs. All Academic Administrators who have been appointed under […]
- Launch of the Newly-Designed 2016-17 Connaught Global Challenge Award
- From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Date: June 29, 2016 Re: Launch of the Newly-Designed 2016-17 Connaught Global Challenge Award The Global Challenge Award program will support new collaborations with University of Toronto researchers and students from multiple disciplines, along with innovators and thought leaders from other sectors, with the goal of heightening U of T’s […]
- Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry (PDAD&C #77)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: June 29, 2016 Re: Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry (PDAD&C #77) As noted in PDAD&C #60 on May 18, 2016, Professor Daniel Haas will complete his first term as Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry on June 30, 2017. Professor Haas […]
- Appointment of Professor Edward (Ted) Sargent as Vice-President, International (PDAD&C #75)
- From: Meric Gertler, President Date: June 23, 2016 Re: Appointment of Professor Edward (Ted) Sargent as Vice-President, International (PDAD&C #75) I am pleased to announce that the Governing Council has approved the appointment of Professor Edward (Ted) Sargent as Vice-President, International for a five-year term effective July 1, 2016 and continuing until June 30, 2021. […]
- Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Academic Appointment of a Chief Information Officer (PDAD&C #73)
- From: Scott Mabury, Vice-President, University Operations Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: June 22, 2016 Re: Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Academic Appointment of a Chief Information Officer (PDAD&C #73) In April, we announced the impending retirement of Robert Cook, our current Chief Information Officer (CIO). An internal review of the current CIO portfolio and […]