Mitacs-JSPS Summer Program

As part of the Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA, see here), the Mitacs-JSPS Summer Program, offered in partnership with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), provides opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in Canada to pursue collaborative research in Japan.

Call for proposals:

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) (Japan—travel from Canada)

• Deadline to submit: November 13, 2024

• Level: PhD students, or postdoctoral fellows

• Themes: All disciplines

• Other requirements: Participants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada

• Eligible institutions: All universities and research institutes in Japan based on JSPS projects

• Co-funding: No financial contribution is required from the Canadian institution

• Award amount: $3,000 CAD + 534,000 yen + flight costs

• Application process and submission: Submit to Mitacs through the application portal here.

For more information please visit the Mitacs JSPS page here and the JSPS website here.

For general inquiries, please contact the SMU Global Learning Office Global@smu.ca.

Call for Applications: The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund

The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund is accepting grant applications until October 31, 2024. The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund is an initiative that complements other existing prize funds with a seed-fund program, providing training and mentorship, and encouraging innovation and solutions on a local level.

The fund is open to any individual with an incubator-stage product or service that directly benefits the Arctic environment or Arctic communities and has a positive, demonstrable impact on the Arctic. We especially encourage applications from Arctic Indigenous and/or Northern-based entrepreneurs. Expected grant disbursement amounts are in the range of $2,000 to $5,000 USD, though exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Visit the fund webpage here for the full application criteria and list of application documents, more information about the fund, and benefits and expectations for the awardees.

If you have any questions about applying or the fund in general, please get in touch with us at entrepreneurship@uarctic.org. Please also inform the Global Learning Office Miyuki.arai@smu.ca of your proceeding with application.

Download a one-pager here

2025-2026 Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program (FMPBP) Competition

Global Affairs Canada has launched the 2025-2026 Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program (“FMPBP”) competition. This program offers grants to full-time Canadian faculty for short-term teaching and/or research activities in Latin America and the Caribbean.  

The FMPBP award is valued at CAD$7000. Recipients’ travel can occur from April 1, 2025. All funds must be expensed by March 31, 2026.

Multiple applications are allowed per institution. All applications must be submitted by the Global Learning Office through its institutional My EduCanada account.

Interested faculty should consult the FMPBP guidelines here and contact the Global Learning Office (Miyuki.arai@smu.ca) by Friday, October 18 2024 in order to allow enough time to prepare applications for submission by the deadline of Tuesday, November 19 at 11:59 pm EST.

The scholarship administrator will communicate successful results to Canadian institutions in February 2025.

The Globalink Research Award (GRA) thematic call is now officially open!

The themes for this year’s thematic call are: 

1. Digital and Emerging technology (e.g. AI, Advanced Computing, Cybersecurity, Semiconductors) 

1. Sustainability and Net Zero (e.g. Electric Vehicles, Critical Minerals, Hydrogen, Energy Transition, Oceans, Clean Technology) 

1. Life Sciences (e.g. Biomanufacturing, Bioeconomy, Agri-Food, Agri-Tech, Health Sciences) 

1. Humanities and Social Innovation (open category) 

Mitacs participating international partners are the following, please note they each have their own eligibility requirements: 

• Australia: Universities Australia 

• Brazil: Fundação Araucária Foundation   

• Chile: Consejo de Rectores de las Universidades Chilenas (CRUCH-FUDEA)   

• France: Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS)   

• France: French Embassy in Canada    

• France: Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies du numérique (Inria)    

• France: Université de Lorraine   

• France: Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale (INSERM)   

• Germany: Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ Helmholtz Association)   

• Germany: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)   

• Germany/USA/Luxembourg/Italy/The Netherlands: Max Planck Society    

• Korea: National Research Foundation (NRF) Korea   

• South Africa: National Research Council of South Africa (NRF SA)   

• Taiwan: National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) - NARLabs   

• United Kingdom: British High Commission of Ottawa   

The deadline to apply is November 20, 2024.” 

See more information here.

Interested participants should be in touch first with the Mitacs local advisor, Reid Sutherland rsutherland@mitacs.ca, to assess eligibility and discuss next steps. The link to the application portal will be shared following this discussion.  

For general inquiries, please contact the SMU Global Learning Office Global@smu.ca.

Call for Applications: Travel Support for Canadian UArctic Members

Saint Mary’s University is a member institution of the University of the Arctic (UArctic). UArctic is pleased to announce a call for applications under the Travel Support for Canadian UArctic Members.

This initiative aims to foster engagement and collaboration of Northern Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, within the UArctic network, with a specific focus on supporting participation and perspectives in UArctic activities and events. Priority for funding will be for Northern and Indigenous UArctic member faculty, students, community knowledge holders, Chairs and Thematic Network leads.

This program is made possible through the Global Arctic Leadership Initiative and supported by Global Affairs Canada.

The fund will provide up to $5,000 CAD in travel support to:

·        Students, faculty, and staff attending Arctic-related conferences, workshops, and meetings.

·        Institutionally-sponsored travel support for community knowledge holders.

·        UArctic Chairs and Thematic Network Leads representing UArctic at Arctic-related events.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed according to the following schedule:

·        April 30, 2024

·        August 31, 2024

·        December 31, 2024

To apply, please complete the application form (and inform the Global Learning Office Miyuki.arai@smu.ca of your proceeding with application), including a detailed budget and any supporting documentation through Memorial University’s Survey Apply system. Community member support requests must be sponsored by faculty, while student travel requests must be supported by a supervising professor.

For further inquiry, please contact the SMU Global Learning Office at Miyuki.arai@smu.ca. Lisa Goulet is the UArctic Membership Engagement Coordinator at lisa.goulet@uarctic.org.

All eligible members are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance collaboration and engagement within the UArctic network.

For additional information, please visit Memorial University’s UArctic Partnership website at https://www.mun.ca/uarctic/travel-fund/ and download the fund guide here.

Teach for a week in Finland and Poland (funding available)

September 2024

Calls for applications for faculty

for 1-week teaching mobility within the “Erasmus+” KA171 Int’l Credit Mobility Programme

Background

Erasmus+ is a program created by the European Union to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe and provides a variety of funding and opportunities. This program allows institutions in Europe to collaborate with partner institutions outside Europe (i.e., Canada) to further EU’s research and innovation (see background here).

Saint Mary’s University has been successful in working with a selection of SMU’s European partner schools to secure funding for faculty mobility through a call under Erasmus+ Key Action 1 (see here). This funding will allow SMU faculty to undertake a week-long teaching sojourn at those partner institutions.

Objective and expectations of a teaching visit

For teaching mobility, a minimum of 8 hours of teaching needs to be undertaken in a 5-day period. 

It is expected that, in addition to teaching activities, there will be varying degrees of discussions related to teaching and/or research with the faculty and staff of the hosting institution during the sojourn. The overall aim of the visiting programme is to create an opportunity where you can exchange good practices and to explore ways to collaborate better with an international partner not only in your own field but also at the broader institutional level.

Teaching subject

You will first review the partner institution’s program information and ensure that the subject you would like to teach (in English) is offered at the partner school at the undergraduate and/or the graduate levels. When you apply to the SMU Global Learning Office, you will provide a brief overview of teaching activities (for 8 hours) you plan to conduct at the host institution. If your application is selected, the host institution’s relevant faculty/department will work with you to finalize the plans.

Funding and travel

Each teaching visit typically consists of 5 days of teaching at the partner institution and 2 days of travel between Canada and the host country. Funding will cover part of international travel and daily stipends (see “Current Opportunities” below). Please note: While the Erasmus+ funding is generous, the amount is typically not enough to cover all expenses. Thus, grant recipients are asked to seek additional funding from other sources as needed to cover the remainder of expenses.

The host institution will provide the mobility grant directly to the participating faculty. The host institution will explain when and how the grant is disbursed.

The faculty will make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

Current opportunities (as of September 2024)

The Global Learning and Intercultural Support Office is accepting applications from SMU faculty who are interested and available for travel between October 2024 and May 2025 to teach for a minimum of 8 hours over a 5-day period (unless specified otherwise) in a discipline offered at the partner institution. The Erasmus+ teaching grants are tenable at the following partner institutions:

1.     Wroclaw University of Economics and Business (UEWroc), Wroclaw, Poland

Disciplines offered: see here

Activity type: Teaching mobility (8 hours over 5 days)

The amount and number of available Erasmus+ grants to teach at UEWroc:

1800 EUR (approx. CAD$2600) for 5days of activity + 2days of travel (3 grants)

               Daily stipend of 140EUR x 7 days (5 days of stay plus 2 days for travel) = 980EUR

               Travel subsidy =820EUR

Travel must take place during the host institution’s academic terms: Oct 2024 – mid-May 2025

2.     University of Jyväskylä (JYU), Jyväskylä, Finland

Disciplines offered: see here

Activity type: Teaching mobility (8 hours over 6 or 5 days)

The amount and number of available Erasmus+ grants to teach at JYU:

2260 EUR (approx. CAD$3300) for 6days of activity + 2days of travel (1 grant)

Daily stipend of 180EUR x 8 days (6 days of stay plus 2 days for travel) = 1440EUR

               Travel subsidy =820EUR

2080 EUR (approx. CAD$3040) for 5days of activity + 2days of travel (1 grant)

Daily stipend of 180EUR x 7 days (5 days of stay plus 2 days for travel) = 1260EUR

               Travel subsidy =820EUR

Travel must take place during the host institution’s academic terms: Oct 2024 – early May 2025

3.     LUT University (LUT), Lappeenranta, Finland

Disciplines offered: see here

Activity type: Teaching mobility (8 hours over 5 days)

The amount and number of available Erasmus+ grants to teach at LUT:

2518 EUR (approx. CAD$3800) for 5days of activity + 2 days of travel (2 grants)

               Daily stipend of 190EUR x 7 days (5 days of stay plus 2 days for travel) = 1330EUR

               Travel subsidy =1188EUR

Travel must take place during the host institution’s academic terms: Oct 2024 – early May 2025.

4.     Juraj Dobrila University of Pula (UNIPU), Croatia

No funded opportunities are available for a teaching visit at UNIPU as of Fall 2024 for the academic year 2024-25.

To apply

Interested faculty should email Miyuki.arai@smu.ca and include:

1.      the name of the partner institution of interest (rank if multiple)

2.      brief explanations of:

a.      your overall objectives of the mobility

b.      added value of the mobility for you, for the hosting institution, and for SMU

c.      content of the teaching program/plan

d.      outcomes and impact you hope to achieve (not limited to the number of students benefiting from your teaching activity)

3.      long-term interest in internationalization efforts in your teaching, research and service

4.      plans/ideas for sharing your experience as a source of inspiration for others upon return

5.      potential travel dates and

6.      a CV.

Application deadline

Please apply as early as possible and at least 3 months before the planned teaching activity.

The application call will remain open until all funded places are filled.

After your application is submitted

Your application will be reviewed in consultation with the partner institution, and a selection decision will be made within 2-3 weeks.  If selected, you will be asked to confirm with the Global Learning Office:

o   your plan for covering expenses beyond the value of the Erasmus+ grant

o   support of the Dep’t Chair and the Dean for your proposed activity and travel dates

Planning for your visit with the partner institution

The timing, aim and teaching content/schedule of your teaching visit will be finalized in an “Erasmus+ Mobility Agreement (Staff Mobility for Teaching)” which is signed by you, the SMU Global Learning Office and a representative of the receiving partner institution. You may be requested to submit additional supporting documents, and the host institution will let you know. The host institution will also explain how and when the grant will be given to you.

You will make your own travel and accommodation arrangements. The Global Learning Office can offer assistance as needed.

Upon completion of your mobility activity

·        Complete a post-return survey for Erasmus+

·        Complete an activity report for SMU

·        Discuss with the Global Learning Office plans for knowledge sharing with the SMU community

Questions?

Any questions and concerns should be directed to Miyuki.arai@smu.ca, Director of Global Learning Services (Atrium Building, Room106).

Announcement from Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada has launched the 2024-2025 Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program (FMPBP) competition. This program offers grants to full-time Canadian faculty for short-term teaching and/or research activities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The FMPBP award is valued at CAD$7000. Travel must occur between April 2024 and March 2025.

Multiple applications are allowed per institution. All applications must be submitted by the Global Learning Office through its institutional account.

Interested faculty should contact the Global Learning Office (Miyuki.arai@smu.ca) by Monday, November 20 2023 in order to allow enough time to prepare applications for submission by the deadline of Tuesday, December 5 at 11:59 pm EST.

To learn more about the program details, please consult the FMPBP guidelines.

Announcement from Academics Without Borders

Interested individuals can apply directly to AWB. If there are any questions and/or to inform the Global Learning Office of your application, please email Miyuki.arai@smu.ca.

ONLINE LEARNING CONTENT DEVELOPER

AWB’s experience during the pandemic has revealed the significant benefits of embracing online delivery as a major component of its operations. Online programming allows us to bring together large groups of volunteers from numerous countries with a wide range of expertise to offer projects in low and middle-income countries, including in places where on-site work was not previously possible.

We are looking for volunteers to assist with the development and delivery of online and blended projects in collaboration with other volunteers who have expertise in the content area of the project and with faculty and staff at our partner institutions. The support provided by the volunteer will vary with each project, including strategic guidance aimed at designing high-quality online educational spaces, adapting content to online delivery, and offering technical assistance.

The online teaching and learning content developers will assist other AWB volunteers to be more effective in achieving project objectives. There will also be opportunities to share your knowledge and skills with colleagues at partner universities who desire to learn about effective online teaching strategies and tools.

We are looking for 4-6 volunteers.  

We are looking for volunteers with knowledge and expertise in most of the following areas:

• Applying sound pedagogical design to online learning at the post-secondary level

• Advising and supporting instructors in creating online courses within a learning management system (LMS) or Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

• Working with instructors to implement best practices in online teaching

• Creating digital media content, such as: video/audio creation and editing, image editing and creation, blending and sequencing of content, and using common content creation software applications

• Applying Web development skills such as: overall page design and layout, embedding interactives using H5P, infographic creation

• Ensuring courses adhere to AWB and partner institution quality and accessibility standards

We are looking for experienced faculty and staff (working or retired) with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 4 years of related work experience who meet the preceding requirements. Applicants with experience working in academic settings in low and middle-income countries are especially encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: October 12, 2023

An announcement from the Robin Rigby Trust

The Robin Rigby Trust is accepting applications for community-focused coastal research projects. Applications are due on October 31 2023.

For full details, please review the call information here.

An Announcement from The University of The Arctic

The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund

Applications for The Uarctic Entrepreneurship Fund are accepted until October 27 2023.

Those interested can attend a Q&A session on September 27 at 15:00 UTC (12:00 ADT). To register, click here.

To truly solve the challenges facing the Arctic, and thus the world, UArctic is committed to supporting the development of northern entrepreneurs and providing resources to help advance local ideas. The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund (click here) is a new initiative that complements existing, mature prize funds with a seed-fund program, encouraging innovation and solutions on a local level.

The fund is open to any individual with an incubator-stage product or service that directly benefits the Arctic environment or Arctic communities and has a positive, demonstrable impact on the Arctic. We especially encourage applications from Arctic Indigenous and/or northern-based entrepreneurs. Expected grant disbursement amounts are in the range of $2,000 to $5,000 USD, though exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

The pilot call for The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund is open until October 27, 2023.
 
Visit The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund webpages for the full application criteria and list of application documents, more information about the fund, and benefits and expectations for the awardees.

If you have any questions, email the Global Learning Office (Miyuki.arai@smu.ca) or entrepreneurship@uarctic.org.

An announcement from Atlantic Council For International Cooperation (ACIC)

ACIC is hosting their annual symposium ‘Cost of Change: Championing Social Justice, Health and Well-Being for All’ in PEI. Applications as well as requests for speakers and workshop proposals are now accepted as follows:

1. Applications Open | Partnership Engagement Fund

ACIC is excited to announce our new Partnership Enhancement Fund. This fund has been set up to facilitate connections and enhance relationships between ACIC member organizations and their international partners by providing travel funding for the partner to visit Atlantic Canada.

Interested in applying? Download this file here for more instructions, and apply by August 30, 2023. If you need more information or want to connect, reach out to us at membership@acic-caci.org. 

2. Request for Proposals | Host A Workshop at ACIC Symposium 2023

 ACIC Symposium ‘Cost of Change: Championing Social Justice, Health and Well-Being for All’ will explore the web of factors that shape our society, and the role money and resources play in both creating disparities and elevating poverty in the world. 

If you are interested in hosting a workshop, download this file here for more instructions and apply by August 27, 2023. If you need more information, reach out to us at membership@acic-caci.org.

3. Want To Recommend A Speaker for the Symposium?

At ACIC Symposium 2023, we will explore the cost of change under three sub-themes:

1.     International Cooperation and the Cost of Power

2.     Climate Change and the Cost of Action

3.     Decent Work and the Cost of Exploitation

We are currently seeking speaker recommendations from our members and network. If this topic sounds of interest, and you'd like to highlight your work, or the work of someone in your network, write to us at membership@acic-caci.org.

Announcement from Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI)

Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI) shares that the programmes for 2023-24 are being announced in the hybrid model. An attempt has been made to strengthen the activities and interactions of SICI-led bi-national clusters by announcing grants to organise academic activities i.e. conferences and lectures, research paper awards, and faculty mobility programmes. Programmes seeking applications are as follows (please click on each programme to access the details):

Programmes and Activities for Binational Agri- Cluster

• Shastri Conferences Grant (Agricultural Sciences)

• Shastri Lecture Series Grant (Agricultural Sciences)

• Shastri Mobility Programme for Curriculum Development

• Shastri Best Research Paper Award for Students

Programmes and Activities for Binational One Health Cluster

• Shastri Conferences Grant (One Health)

• Shastri Lecture Series Grant (One Health)

• Shastri Mobility Programme for Curriculum Development

• Shastri Best Research Paper Award for Students

• Shastri Mapping and Matching Workshops (SMMIWs)

Other Programmes

• SCLSG Conference/Symposium Grant

• SCLSG Lecture Series/ Workshop/Seminar  

• Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) (Essay Writing Competition)

• Shastri Best Research Paper Award (SBRPA)

• Shastri Scholar Travel Subsidy Grant (SSTSG)

• Shastri Faculty Collaboration and Internationalization (SFCI) Project

• SICI Membership Development Fund (SMDF)

An announcement from Inter-Council Network

Stories of Change - Global Citizenship Education Webinar

To address current global challenges, the linkages between the global and the local are fundamentally important. Global citizenship education plays a critical role in this regard. It helps build skills and knowledge that are required to understand and play an active role in addressing complex global challenges in ways that inform change without (re)producing harmful practices. This webinar highlights provincial and regional councils’ work on global citizenship. Leaders in global citizenship education will share their projects and some of the promising practises they have integrated in their approaches to global citizenship. The webinar builds on ICN’s ongoing work on global citizenship. 

An announcement from Consulat général de France à Moncton et Halifax

The Embassy of France in Canada and the Consulate General of France in the Atlantic Provinces are re-launching the "France Alumni Canada" network this year. With more than 370,000 members worldwide, France Alumni brings together international alumni who have studied in France. Former and current students can join this network by registering for free on the France Alumni Canada digital platform (https://www.francealumni.fr/fr/poste/canada) and get the latest news by following the Linkedin page France Alumni Canada (https://www.linkedin.com/company/france-alumni-canada/).  

May 15 to 19, several meetings of the France Alumni network will take place across Canada. A reception will be held in the Atlantic Provinces on Tuesday, May 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the campus of the Université de Moncton, held in partnership with the Université de Moncton and the National Bank and is open to all, with a special focus on the Alumni of France.

The event is open to anyone, student or not, who has done a mobility in France, is considering doing so or simply wishes to join this network.

Announcement from Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute

Sign up for SICI's upcoming Short-term Virtual Course!

Course name: Spatial Dynamics,Urban Transportation & Planning 

Starts May 20, 2023

REGISTER

Start your journey to learn & grow NOW! 

Course Highlights

• Holistic understanding of urban transportation and planning 

• Knowledge of urban diversity and evolving transportation needs

• Analytical insights into the urban land use-transportation relationship

• Learning about different modes of transport in cities and the significance of public transport systems for sustainable cities

• Conceptualize urban mobilities and their types. Discussions on the nature and characteristics of passenger and freight mobility in urban areas

• Familiarization with the concept of urban freight transport and its management

• Introduction to the recent advances in city logistics 

• Deliberations on urban transport externalities and Sustainable Development Goals 

• Critical analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban transport and mobilities 

• Reflections on the planning approaches and the question of sustainable transport 

• Introduction to Big Data and transportation analysis 

• Case study-based discussions 

• Guest lecture(s) by experts from India and Canada

Course takeaways

• Holistic understanding of urban transportation, planning and its spatial dynamics

• Develop knowledge, critical thinking and ideas

• Learning of international practices in urban transportation planning

• Understanding of sustainable transportation and practices

• Knowledge and skills to independently undertake teaching and research on urban transportation 

• Opportunity to build professional network

• Opportunity for Indian and Canadian participants to generate new and collaborative ideas for future grant opportunities offered by SICI and other future endeavors

Announcement from the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute

The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute is offering two short term courses online:

Short Term Course on " Excellence in Scientific Communication"

Who can attend?

·         Graduates

·         Doctoral Fellows

·         Post-Doctoral Fellows

·         Junior faculty members

·         Working professionals

Date of Commencement:   Postponed to a later date      Time:  6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (IST)

Frequency:   Two classes (75 minutes each ) on Saturday evening      Duration of course: 5 weeks

Short Term Course on "Facebook for Business Marketing"

Who can attend

·         Students

·         Startups

·         Businesses

·         Working professionals

·         Anyone interested

Date of Commencement: 1st April,2023         Time:  6:00 PM to 7:15 PM (IST) 

Frequency:  Two classes (75 minutes each ) on Saturday and Sunday      Duration of course: 8 weeks

Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) 's IDW Events

Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) is hosting a series of events as part of its annual International Development Week! Visit their IDW website https://www.acic-caci.org/international-development-week-2023 for full details and event registration.

Online Events:

February 8th: The SDG Way

Date/Time: Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 2023, 2-3PM (AST)

Location: Zoom

Do you think the sustainable development goals can only be included in careers related to international cooperation and development? Let this panel led by youth help you explore how your career can benefit from thinking ‘The SDG Way.’ Panelists will guide all attendees in rethinking how careers can be approached and development with sustainability, global health and equality in mind.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-sdg-way-incorporate-the-sdgs-in-your-career-tickets-526613454017

Nova Scotia:

February 9th: Film Screenings, Discussion and Development

Date/Time: 5:00 to 9:00 PM (Race Is A Four Letter Word will be screened at 5:00 PM (AST), and A Chocolate Farmer will be screened at 7:00 PM (AST)).

Location: Paul O'Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library

Join us for film screenings, talks from panelists who will shed light on the importance and intersections of race, food security, and international cooperation, and network with development sector enthusiasts and professionals.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/film-screenings-discussions-development-tickets-526626162027

February 11th: Celebrating Culture and Connections

Date/Time: Feb., 11th, 2023 1-5PM (AST)

Location: Paul O'Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library

In partnership with the Youth Art Connection, ACIC will be hosting an afternoon celebrating art and its expressions in cultures, and the role it plays in connecting us across communities and boundaries. Join us at the Paul O’Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library to listen to African Nova Scotian musicians and explore photography as we connect with each other through some international cooperation- and sustainable development goals-themed networking.

Performances by:

• Jody Upshaw

• Chudi Harris

• LXVNDR

• Kxng Wooz

• Bucky Blanks

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/celebrating-culture-and-connections-tickets-526654787647

An Empowered Youth: Catalyst for Future Global Economic Leadership Perspectives and A Way Forward

When: Feb 10, 20 23 & Feb 17, 2023 from 12:30-1:30 PM (AST)

Where: Online (Zoom)

This year, Black Business and Professional Network (BBPN Inc.) New Brunswick is organizing this event in collaboration with the Atlantic Canada International Cooperation (ACIC) and the Government of Atlantic Canada (GAC) to empower youth in Atlantic Canada to make a difference in the world.

The event will bring together people in New Brunswick and across Atlantic Canada to learn about global issues, share their ideas and perspectives, and participate in workshops and activities to equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to make a positive impact. The focus will be on issues such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and sustainable development, and how young people can take action to address these challenges.

The event will feature keynote speakers and panel discussions with experts and practitioners in the field of international development -STEM, Entrepreneurship, Human Rights & Advocacy, Mental Health, Arts & Culture, and Media Communications, as well as opportunities for networking and collaboration with like-minded individuals and organizations.

EDIA Workshop

SICI’s Canada Office cordially invites you and your colleagues to participate in its EDIA Workshop (virtual) on March 29 2023, exploring the principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Dr. Rohini Bannerjee, Assistant Vice President of Diversity Excellence and a full Professor of French in the Dept. of Languages and Cultures at Saint Mary’s University, NS Canada, will present the event.

This 90 minutes Virtual Workshop will allow the participants to identify their unconscious bias and analyze the negative long-term impacts of microaggressions within the context of SICI Governance.

Please see the poster: EDIA Virtual Workshop Poster.pdf.

Those interested should register for the Workshop by March 20, 2023.

The Mourou-Strickland Program

Call for Application: France – Canada (Québec not included). There are some specific partnership programs between Québec and France*

In 2018, the Embassy of France in Canada implemented a two-way mobility program for researchers between France and Canada. That same year, Donna Strickland (University of Waterloo, Canada) and Gérard Mourou (Ecole polytechnique, CNRS – France) received the Nobel Prize in Physics, the highest scientific distinction. This prize was awarded jointly to them for their collaborative work on lasers, and more specifically on “frequency drift amplification”. As the objective of the Embassy’s mobility program is to initiate scientific partnerships between French and Canadian teams, it seemed appropriate to refer, in its title, to these two prestigious researchers and their successful collaboration. The Embassy of France in Canada thanks Professors Donna Strickland and Gérard Mourou for their patronage and we wish all the laureates of this call for application to follow their footsteps!

The title of this program refers to two physicists; however, it is open to all researchers regardless of their field of research.

Candidates must:

• Have a permanent or tenure-track position.

• Be attached to a laboratory or department of a Canadian or French university or research center.

For additional information, see https://francecanadaculture.org/mourou-strickland-mobility-program/.

Deadline for the 2023 Call: February 5th 2023, 11:59pm PST (Canada)