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The Community as a Resource: Applied Research and Service Learning for Students April 26, 2021 - 1:27pm

Will you have students working with a community/industry partner on an applied research project during the F20 or S21 as part of course work or program requirements? Or are you interested in shifting a course in this direction? Come to learn about a great opportunity to get the students a small stipend, and the program materials to make it more accessible and sustainable.

Knowledge Mobilization (KM) 101 April 26, 2021 - 1:25pm

Knowledge mobilization is about finding ways to do more with what we know, to ensure that our research creates positive impacts in, with and for our communities and greater society. In this workshop, Tanis Dagert, Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator at SRCA will introduce you to some of the KM basics, ideas and opportunities. Planning for knowledge mobilization activities beyond the traditional approaches, also helps with grant proposals, partnership meetings, and long-term impacts!

Publishing and Scholarly Identity for your Research and Creative Activity April 27, 2021 - 12:23pm

Attend one or both parts of this two-part session. Times are approximate and attendees are welcome to join and leave as they need to.

10:00 - 10:45am Part One: Considerations in deciding where to publish, including predatory publishers, publishing agreements, Tri-agency requirements, APCs and discounts.

Research Data: Planning for it, Managing it, Meeting Accountabilities April 26, 2021 - 1:20pm

Attend one or both parts of this two-part session. Times are approximate and attendees are welcome to join and leave as they need to.

9:00-9:50 Part One: Overview of data management requirements, planning & tools

10:00 - 11:00 Part Two: Data management tools in action: DMP Tool, VIU Dataverse @ ScholarsPortal

Hiring Research Project Personnel April 26, 2021 - 1:16pm

Wondering how to hire a research assistant? Come hear the basics, from hiring to time sheets, to end of grant wrap up. Bring your questions for the Q&A at the end.

Key Points to Successfully Managing Grant Funds April 26, 2021 - 1:14pm

If you have funding but need some help you’ve picked the right session.  We will go over how to access your funding, address common questions about expenses and introduce key VIU and Tri-Agency policies and procedures related to research expenses. This session will be useful to researchers that hold either internal or external funding.

How to get the Most from your Grant Funding April 28, 2021 - 1:39pm

So you’ve applied for funding, but what happens if you’re approved? How long will it take to get your funds, what will you have to do to track your expenditures, and what do they mean when they tell you a final report is expected? Come learn all about the lifecycle of grant funding, and know what to expect when your funds come in.

Grant Writing Basics April 26, 2021 - 12:50pm

Join VIU’s Research Grant Facilitators, Bettina Ruhstein and Roisin Mulligan for a one hour crash course on grant writing basics. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for some tips to put in a more competitive application, we can help.

BioSafety @ VIU April 26, 2021 - 12:30pm

Come and meet VIU's new Biosafety Officer! In this short course, Jen Kebe will outline Biosafety at VIU, the new Biosafety Training Program, and how to apply for a Biosafety Authorization from the Institutional Biosafety Committee. The aim of this course is to ensure all labs activities are as safe as possible and compliant with terms of VIU's Level 2 Containment license.

Research Ethics for Faculty Supervising Student Research April 26, 2021 - 12:28pm

This workshop is intended for faculty who are or will be supervising students conducting research involving human participants. The workshop will focus on how supervisors can support students to submit well-developed applications for ethical review, and will include discussions on REB jurisdiction, benefit/risk analysis, managing risk, undue influence, internet tools, and the REB review process, etc.

VIU Internal Awards Program April 26, 2021 - 12:22pm

The VIU Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity Office awards over $100,000 a year in internal grants.  We have grants for just about everything including publishing, research centres, teaching release, travel, and knowledge mobilization. We also have a new grant program focusing on Health Research. Come check it out! Bring your questions.

SSHRC Funding Opportunities April 26, 2021 - 12:23pm

Join VIU’s SSHRC Grant Facilitator Bettina Ruhstein for an overview of SSHRC’s funding programs. Learn about the key application components shared by all SSHRC proposals and discover best practices for submitting a competitive application. 

MSFHR Knowledge Translation Funding Opportunities April 26, 2021 - 12:11pm

The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research is BC’s provincial funding agency. Please join their research competitions staff as they introduce some of their key knowledge translation funding programs, Convening and Collaborating (C2) which funds stakeholder engagement to develop the research project and the Reach Program which supports the dissemination of research evidence/findings.

SRCA Spring Pro-D Sessions February 6, 2023 - 12:08pm

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CREATE 2021 Feedback Form June 22, 2023 - 4:03pm

Hi folks! Thanks so much for taking the time to provide feedback about CREATE 2021. If you have anything further to add or follow-up with, please connect with Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca

Amanda Wager's Publications December 15, 2022 - 1:50pm

Recent Publications

Books

Goessling, K. P., Wright, D. E., Wager, A. C., & Dewhurst, M. (Eds.). (2021). Engaging youth in critical arts pedagogies and creative research for social justice: Opportunities and challenges of arts-based work and research with young people. Routledge.

Opportunities for Students, Graduates and Post Doctorates January 16, 2023 - 7:18pm

There are currently no opportunities.

Research Projects January 16, 2023 - 7:20pm

There are currently no active research projects.

arc: A Centre for Art, Research & Community June 20, 2024 - 2:39pm

arc: A Centre for Art, Research and Community
Waiver to allow my CREATE 2021 entry to be shared publicly June 22, 2023 - 4:03pm

Thanks so much for allowing us to share your awesome project!