The University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, the University of Alberta, University of Calgary, and University of Victoria have put together a workshop series on research security. A series of three engaging and thought-provoking one-hour conversations about evolving geopolitical risks and their impact on University research is set to begin on Wednesday, March 30th.
- March 30, 10–11 a.m PT: Current Issues & Considerations
Representatives from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and from Innovation, Science & Economic Development will speak about current issues and considerations with regard to research security at post-secondary institutions. - April 4, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. PT: Academic Perspectives on Research Security
A faculty member from the Faculty of Law at the University of Victoria will provide an academic perspective on the CSIS and ISED presentations from the previous week. - April 13, 10–11 a.m. PT: Research Partnerships, Geopolitical Risk & National Security Law
The purpose of the workshop is twofold: 1) To introduce and discuss the NSERC National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships; 2) To discuss the complexities at the intersection of geopolitical risk, academic research, and institutional autonomy.
Speakers include representatives from CSIS, ISED, and faculty members from the participating Universities. Registration for the series went live today and more information is available here.