CIGI – Digital Policy Hub – Call for Applications for Fellowships

The Digital Policy Hub Program at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) will host a diverse group of emerging, innovative thinkers from the social and natural sciences, providing opportunities for them to further develop their own research, analytical and policy skills. The Hub, in partnership with universities, governments and the private sector, offers a highly collaborative space for undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and visiting fellows.

Research Focus Areas: The Hub’s research focus addresses the need for transdisciplinary understanding on governance issues across the range of technologies and digitalization, centering on digital ethics and rights frameworks that assist in identifying and mitigating the gaps between rapid technological disruption and diffusion, and the lack of governance frameworks at the national and international levels.

  • Data, economy and society;
  • Artificial intelligence;
  • Outer space;
  • Digitalization, security and democracy; and
  • The environment and natural resources.

Eligibility: Canadian, permanent resident and international undergraduate and graduate students based at a Canadian academic institution who are legally authorized to work in Canada can apply. Recent graduates with a doctorate are encouraged to apply as post-doctoral fellows.

Deadline: The deadline for applications to be considered for the January 2024 cohort is Friday, September 22nd, 2023.

Amount: Hub fellows are fully funded while still available to use up to 50 percent of their time to pursue research. The program will see fellows spend periods ranging from four months to two years in residence.

  • Undergraduate: $22.29–$25.52/hour (depending on the candidate’s current year of study).
  • Master’s: $42,000 annually/pro-rated
  • Ph.D.: $52,000 annually/pro-rated
  • Post-Doctoral: $60,000 annually/pro-rated

More information and application details: https://www.cigionline.org/careers/digital-policy-hub-call-for-applications/?utm_source=cigi_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=brics-path-ahead-is-unchanged-technology

July Research Skills Workshops – Western Libraries

Western Libraries hosts Research Skills Workshops that offer an introduction to many of the research services and supports they offer.  Information for each workshop is provided on the event pages (linked below). Follow the links to register. 

Upcoming workshops:

To find more upcoming Western Library events and workshops visit the Western Libraries Events page.  

If you have questions about workshops, please email rsclib@uwo.ca

24th Annual Graduate Symposium on Music

The Society of Graduate Students in Music at Western University is pleased to announce the 24th annual Graduate Symposium on August 25th and 26th.

Call for Papers, Presentations, and Lecture–Recitals
The University of Western Ontario
August 25th-26th, 2023

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Joanna Bosse (Michigan State University)

This year, WUGSOM will be held virtually and in person. August 25th will be dedicated to virtual presentations and August 26th will be in person with a virtual option. Attendees who are able to join us in person will be invited to a reception following the keynote presentation.

Paper presentations will be allotted twenty minutes and lecture-recitals forty minutes. A ten-minute question period will follow each presentation. Submissions should include a title, a 350-word abstract (please leave out any identifying information), and your preference for a virtual or in-person presentation. All abstracts will be evaluated anonymously and should be suitable for publication in the conference program.

Submission Deadline: June 30th, 2023
Please email your submission to: 2023wugsom@gmail.com

Any questions or concerns can be sent to Donna Janowski: djanowsk@uwo.ca

Further information will be posted to the conference website as it becomes available: https://www.sogsim.com/conferences

Infographics: A Visual Storytelling Workshop

The Faculty of Health Sciences invites you to:

 Infographics: A Visual Storytelling Workshop

Monday, July 10, 9AM-12PM ET.

The goal for this session is to help participants unlock the potential of visual storytelling with infographics. This three-hour, hands-on workshop is designed for students, research staff and faculty members who want to elevate their skills in creating engaging, informative, and visually appealing infographics.

In today’s fast-paced, information-driven world, infographics have become an essential tool for conveying complex data and ideas in a simple and visually appealing manner. By the end of this workshop, you should have a solid foundation in infographic design and creation that you can use to translate complex data into informative and engaging visual narratives.

This is a hybrid event. You can join in-person at Western University (Arthur and Sonia Labatt Health Sciences Building, Room 232), remote (via Zoom), or asynchronously (post event video).

Registration (free) is available at https://bit.ly/infographics-workshop

Western Libraries – Upcoming June Research Skills Workshops

Western Libraries hosts Research Skills Workshops that offer an introduction to many of the research services and supports offered at the library.  Most workshops are held on Zoom; more information is provided on the event pages (linked below). Follow the links to register.

Upcoming workshops:

To find more upcoming Western Library events and workshops visit the Western Libraries Events page.  If you have questions about workshops, please email rsclib@uwo.ca.

Knowledge Mobilization via The Conversation Canada

The Conversation Canada is a digital publication that brings together the expertise of academia and journalism, where all of the authors are from Canadian universities. The Conversation works with professional journalists to expose academic research to a wider audience, a model that serves as a “knowledge mobilization” vehicle for academics who want to raise their profiles and share their expertise across Canada and around the world.

The Conversation Canada’s authors are researchers and academics  who have expertise in the area they’re writing about.

The Conversation has a team of talented editors who help you, the researcher, shape your work so it can be enjoyed by a non-academic audience.

Western has seen many of our profs and grad students write articles for the Conversation.  If you are interested in writing for The Conversation you can either contact them directly or contact Western Research Communications for assistance.

More information on Western’s webpage…

One of the major benefits of writing for The Conversation is that articles are often picked up by other media outlets so this increases the exposure of your work.

Western Libraries – May Research Skills Workshops

Did you know Western Libraries hosts Research Skills Workshops? These workshops offer an introduction to many of the research services and supports offered at Western Libraries.  Most workshops are held on Zoom, more information provided on the event pages (linked below). Follow the links to register. 

Upcoming workshops:

To find more upcoming Western Library events and workshops visit the Western Libraries Events page.  If you have questions about workshops, please email rsclib@uwo.ca.

Mitacs – Professional Development Training for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows

Mitacs offers professional development training to advanced degree graduates, supplementing their education and research experience with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s workforce.

The synchronous components are offered in an interactive learning environment consisting of small groups, with approximately 24 participants. They are facilitated by leading business and industry professionals who have undergone a competitive selection process. Facilitators are subject matter experts in their respective fields and understand what it takes to succeed professionally. Facilitators deliver hands-on, engaging, and experiential learning. 

Sessions are offered at no charge to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows currently registered at a Canadian university. 

Competencies covered: The curriculum is designed to build competencies in five key areas that are recognized as vital to professional success. Each course addresses one or more of the following competencies:

  • Professional & career fundamentals 
  • Interpersonal skills 
  • Communication 
  • Leadership & management 
  • Intrapreneuralism 

More information…

Steps to Set Up Your Personal ORCID

Permanent identifier – ORCID, the Open Researcher and Contributor ID, is suggested as a good tool to ensure recognition for the scholarly work undertaken by graduate students.

Western Libraries offers workshops for students about setting up ORCID profiles. They can assist with understanding how the world of permanent identifiers, like ORCID, ScopusID, DOIs, and ROR, work. As members of ORCID-Canada, they have access to the affiliation manager, with which they can push verified affiliation information to the ORCID profiles of Western researchers.

See attached guide prepared by Kristin Hoffmann, Western Libraries, on setting up ORCID profiles.

ORCID & the Canadian Common CV

What is an ORCID ID?
The Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) is a digital identifier distinguishing you from other researchers. It automatically links you and your research activities, ensuring you receive consistent, reliable attribution for your work.

Why should I have an ORCID ID?
An ORCID ID better enables you to:

  • Stand out
  • Get credit for your work
  • Work smarter
  • Collaborate
  • Extend your reach of your work

How to coordinate ORCID and CCV
Visit the ORCID website to register for an ID, and use this resource to integrate your ORCID ID with your Canadian Common CV (CCV).