Announcements
Prof. France Gagnon appointed as Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation
We are pleased to share that Professor France Gagnon has been appointed UTM's vice-principal, research and innovation for a two-year-term – from Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec.31, 2026 – which is eligible for a three-year extension.
After teaching in the faculty of medicine at the University of Ottawa, Gagnon came to U of T in 2006 as a Canada Research Chair at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH). She has earned $9M+ in research funding and broken ground as one of the first genetic epidemiologists in Canada.
Gagnon has driven similarly positive change as a research administrator. Guided by her leadership, between 2017 and 2022, DLPSH increased grant revenue by 250 per cent, increased average grant size by 70 per cent and has grown its SSHRC funding by 755 per cent. She also serves as a session co-lead for the Toronto Initiative for Diversity and Excellence.
We look forward to welcoming Prof. Gagnon to the OVPRI on January 1, and are pleased to continue working with Prof. Kent Moore, who has generously agreed to extend his term as vice-principal, research and innovation for the next three months. | Read the full announcement.
OVPRI welcomes new Interim AVPRIs
We are pleased to announce that two new AVPRIs have joined our office. Professor Yuhong He (Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment) joins the OVPRI team as Interim Associate Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation – Facilities. Professor Daniel (Danny) Wright (Department of English & Drama) is our new Interim Associate Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation – Special Initiatives. Both positions will run until June 30, 2025.
Welcome to the team, Yuhong and Danny!
Research & Innovation Highlights
42 U of T researchers receive new or renewed Canada Research Chairs
Awarded by the Government of Canada, Canada Research Chair positions are designed to reinforce academic research and training excellence with a view to improving depth of knowledge and quality of life, strengthening Canada’s international competitiveness and helping to train the next generation of highly skilled people. The latest cycle of appointees from U of T includes 20 new and 22 renewed positions. | Published 11/14/2024 at U of T News
UTM researcher's work invites visitors to 'bear witness' to horrors of the past
Professor Lilia Topouzova has spent 20 years interviewing survivors of the Soviet gulags. The harrowing message of "The Neighbours," her multimedia installation which draws on hundreds of interviews with survivors, is now on display at the 60th Venice Biennale — the Olympics of contemporary art, where leading artists from around the world showcase ambitious projects. | Published 11/07/2024 at UTM News
First-year student to highlight UTM's sustainability initiatives on global stage at COP29
When Vera Allue learned that she would represent UTM at COP29 in Azerbaijan, it reaffirmed her belief that she made the right choice as an international student dedicated to climate action. For Allue, attending the pre-eminent global gathering on climate change is a culmination of her efforts to engage with and raise awareness about climate issues. | Published 11/11/2024 at U of T News
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