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Multiple-eyed Seeing Intercultural Collaboration (MeSIC) framework	January 22, 2024 - 10:36am	This framework is the result of a Participatory Action Research (PAR) undertaken by the NCPR during 2023. Two focus groups explored different models, theories and experiences to design, from a multiple-eyed seeing approach, the framework that will guide the research and knowledge mobilization across a 3-Prong Approach Psychedelic-assisted Therapy Learning System (3P-PaT LS) that considers research, education and service delivery.
Internal Award Recipients 2023	January 12, 2024 - 10:33am
Student Resources	January 8, 2024 - 9:26am	Welcome to the Under Construction Student Resources page. Anticipate lots of activity between December 2023 and February 2024. Are you looking for a specific resource? Please let us know what it is! Email ogs@viu.ca.
BC Regional Innovation Chair in Tourism and Sustainable Rural Development	February 14, 2024 - 9:01am	BC Regional Innovation Chair in Tourism and Sustainable Development Introduction
The Urchin Tank - Seaweed Challenge	February 14, 2024 - 11:41am	Join us for the Centre for Seafood Innovation’s Urchin Tank – a show like no other! This is the culmination of a semester-long innovation challenge where Vancouver Island University Microbiology and Culinary Arts students teamed up to develop fermented seaweed products. The goal of this unique innovation challenge is to create safe and tasty fermented products that could be developed into saleable food products.
Let's Talk Seafood... and eat it too!	November 14, 2023 - 2:49pm
Norway	November 6, 2023 - 8:32am	On October 13th, Alanna and I set off to Bergen, Norway to partake in a preliminary workshop for the project, ‘ACTIONABLE: Adaptive Co-Management to Enhance Biocultural Diversity and Sustainable Development in Coastal Communities’, funded by the Research Council of Norway. About twenty participants met from places including Sami University of Applied Sciences, the University of Saskatchewan, a local studio collective, and SINTEF Ocean- a marine research institute based in Trondheim, Norway.
WCDGS Recommended Practices for AI	October 25, 2023 - 1:15pm	We will post the recommendations here once they have been fully approved by the larger group. Anticipated posting is late Fall 2023. In the meantime, if you have questions connect with Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca. She is a member of the Working Group and can support you.
Use of AI in Graduate Studies	January 4, 2024 - 5:06pm	The Office of Graduate Studies has participated in a number of working groups both at VIU and with other Canadian universities (via the Western Deans of Graduate Studies and the Canadian Association of Graduate Studies) to create guidelines and relevant resources to assist graduate programs and students to best navigate the use of AI in the graduate context. In addition to the OGS further support in the use of AI is available from the Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Learning and the Office of the General Counsel and University Secretary.
Gen AI Conversation Questions	April 2, 2024 - 9:50am	Thanks for your question(s). We will read out anonymously as they come in. There may be a slight delay!
VIU Faculty: MABRRI Scientific Steering Committee	February 21, 2024 - 12:13pm	The Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute (MABRRI) – a research institute and entity of Vancouver Island University (VIU) - is seeking the expertise and support of the VIU scientific community in strategic roles as we expand our institute’s operational structure. We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following Committee Lead positions as members of the MABRRI Scientific Steering Committee (SSC):
Resources to Support BC Researchers	October 19, 2023 - 11:48am	All researchers engaged in clinical trial work should review Chapter 11 of the TCPS 2 (2022): Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans and complete the TCPS2 Course on Research Ethics (2022).
Health Canada Review	October 19, 2023 - 11:46am	Sponsors A Sponsor of a clinical trial is usually: 1) a company, such as a pharmaceutical company, which has developed the drug, medical device, or natural health product; or an academic institution with a researcher acting as the Sponsor-Investigator or as the Qualified Investigator with the university acting as a Sponsor.
Clinical Research	October 19, 2023 - 11:33am	Guidance for VIU Researchers Interested in Conducting Clinical Research Researchers conducting clinical studies at VIU must comply with the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS 2, 2022), including subjecting all studies to ethics review and registering trials in Health Canada’s Clinical Trials Database.
Clinical Trials or Studies Involving a Drug, Medical Device, or Natural Health Product	October 19, 2023 - 11:38am	Clinical trial definitions and types
Boats and Vehicles at DBMFS	November 28, 2023 - 3:14pm	At the Deep Bay Marine Field Station, aquaculture research meets public education! Our commitment to understanding and preserving the marine environment extends beyond our state-of-the-art laboratories and coastal facilities. We invite you to discover the vital role our fleet of research boats and passenger van plays in our mission. From data collecting expeditions to educational outreach, these essential vehicles are the bridge between our researchers, educators, and the breathtaking natural wonders of the deep blue.
Important Notice: Changes to Hourly Rates for Educational Programming in 2024	October 5, 2023 - 11:13am	We want to share some details on an upcoming change that will affect our educational programming rates at the Deep Bay Marine Field Station, starting in January 2024. Our hourly rate for educational programming will be adjusted to $125 per hour, up from the previous rate of $100 per hour. Why the Change?
Michael Smith Health Foundation Research BC Scholar - Dr. Sharon Karsten	September 20, 2023 - 9:54am	Sharon Karsten, PhD, is honoured to live, work and play on the traditional territory of the K'ómoks First Nation, and to have been welcomed into territories throughout Vancouver Island and beyond, including Kwakwaka'wakw, Coast Salish and Nuu-Chah-Nulth territories.
ADAPT	April 12, 2024 - 1:34pm	Adaptable Development Approvals Process Toolkit
Relational leadership framework	October 26, 2023 - 12:47pm	During this stage we developed an inquiry focused on two aspects: The selection of a Relational Leadership and governance model for the NCPR able to sustain and manage the Intercultural collaboration framework we envision; and the design of a Research and Ethics methodological framework that can support Indigenous methodologies inclusion in the NCPR research.