# Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
**Source**: https://cris.utoronto.ca/research_roundup/2026-02-03/
**Parent**: https://cris.utoronto.ca/research_roundup/
## CRIS Research Roundup
#### A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
## In This Issue
## Issue 282: Week of Monday, January 26, 2026 - Sunday, February 1, 2026
# [Resources for the Research & Innovation Community](#rri)
## [Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners](#fisp)
### [News, Information & Updates](#niu)
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#### Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
### Featured Training & Events
- [Researcher-Company Matchmaking Initiative: SRIC/Mitacs/OCI Innovation Challenge (Tech/AI Focus)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/researcher-company-matchmaking-initiative-sric-mitacs-oci-innovation-challenge-tech-ai-focus-feb-12-2026/) \
Febraury 12, 2026, 11:00am-2:00pm
- [Research Ethics in the Health Sciences Info Session](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/research-ethics-in-the-health-sciences-info-session-feb-17-2026/)\
February 17, 2026, 10:00am-11:30am
- [NSERC CREATE Information Session](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/nserc-create-information-session-feb-20-2026/)\
February 20, 2026, 10:00am-11:30am
### More Training & Events
- [Cluster 4: Virtual Worlds Horizon Europe Matchmaking Event](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cluster-4-virtual-worlds-horizon-europe-matchmaking-event-feb-3-2026/) \
February 3, 2026, 9:00am-11:00am
- [Part 1: What is Harassment? Tools to Identify and Address Racial and Sexual Harassment](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/part-1-what-is-harassment-tools-to-identify-and-address-racial-and-sexual-harassment-feb-3-2026/) \
Febraury 3, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm
- [Horizons Europe: Cluster 6 & EU Mission “Restore our Oceans and Waters”: Advancing Ocean Science Matchmaking Event](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/horizons-europe-cluster-6-eu-mission-restore-our-oceans-and-waters-advancing-ocean-science-matchmaking-event-feb-3-2026/) \
Febraury 3, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm
- [Accessible Digital Ecosystems for IT Leaders](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/accessible-digital-ecosystems-for-it-leaders-feb-3-2025/) \
February 3, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm
- [AI and the Future of Quantitative Geography & Planning Education](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/ai-and-the-future-of-quantitative-geography-planning-education-feb-3-2026/) \
February 3, 2026, 3:00pm-5:00pm
- [SRI Seminar Series: Bruce Schneier – Integrous Systems Design](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/sri-seminar-series-bruce-schneier-integrous-systems-design-feb-4-2026/) \
February 4, 2026, 12:30pm-2:00pm
- [Cyber Security and Your Research(ers) Office Hours](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cyber-security-and-your-researchers-office-hours-feb-4-2026/) \
February 4, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm
- [Fireside at FemSTEM, with Carol Shen](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/fireside-at-femstem-with-carol-shen-feb-4-2026/) \
February 4, 2026, 4:00pm-5:00pm
- [Global Health EDCTP3 Info Day and Networking Platform](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/global-health-edctp3-info-day-and-networking-platform-feb-5-2026/) \
February 5, 2026, 3:00am-7:00am
- [Horizons Europe: Key Enabling Technologies 2026 Matchmaking Event](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/horizons-europe-key-enabling-technologies-2026-matchmaking-event-feb-5-2026/) \
February 5, 2026, 3:00am-10:00am
- [Safeguarding Science – Module 5: Sanctions 101](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/safeguarding-science-module-5-sanctions-101-feb-5-2026/) \
February 5, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm
- CIHR Webinar: Project Grant Applicant Webinar – Spring 2026 \
[Febraury 6, 2026, 11:00am-12:00pm (French)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cihr-webinar-project-grant-applicant-webinar-spring-2026-french-feb-6-2026/) \
[Febraury 6, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm (English)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cihr-webinar-project-grant-applicant-webinar-spring-2026-english-feb-6-2026/)
- [Data Cleaning with OpenRefine](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/data-cleaning-with-openrefine-4/) \
February 6, 2026, 3:00pm-5:00pm
- [R: A Gentle Introduction for Beginners](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/r-a-gentle-introduction-for-beginners-3/) \
February 9, 2026, 2:00pm-3:30pm
- [Introduction to Using NVivo 15 for Qualitative Data Analysis (Windows Version)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-using-nvivo-15-for-qualitative-data-analysis-windows-version/)\
February 9, 2026, 2:00pm-4:30pm
- [Part 2: What is Harassment? Tools to Identify and Address Racial and Sexual Harassment](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/part-2-what-is-harassment-tools-to-identify-and-address-racial-and-sexual-harassment-feb-10-2026/) \
February 10, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm
- [Data Resources for Entrepreneurs](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/data-resources-for-entrepreneurs-6/) \
February 10, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm
- [JHI How-to: Fall in Love with Your Research Again](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/jhi-how-to-fall-in-love-with-your-research-again-feb-10-2026-2/) \
February 10, 2026, 1:00pm-2:30pm
- [QGIS Essentials (Virtual)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/qgis-essentials-virtual/) \
February 10, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm
- [Introduction to Using NVivo 15 for Qualitative Data Analysis (Mac Version)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-using-nvivo-15-for-qualitative-data-analysis-mac-version/) \
February 10, 2026, 2:00pm-4:30pm
- [Practical Strategies for a Gender-Inclusive University](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/practical-strategies-for-a-gender-inclusive-university-feb-11-2025/) \
February 11, 2026, 9:30am-12:00pm
- [Accessible Content Fundamentals](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/accessible-content-fundamentals-feb-11-2026/) \
February 11, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm
- [Research Ethics in the Social Sciences, Humanities and Education Info Session](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/research-ethics-in-the-social-sciences-humanities-and-education-info-session-feb-12-2026/) \
February 12, 2026, 10:00am-11:30am
- [Getting Started with Intermediate R](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/getting-started-with-intermediate-r-5/) \
February 12, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm
- [Recognizing and Addressing Race, Place of Origin & Creed-Based Discriminations in our Work Environment](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/recognizing-and-addressing-race-place-of-origin-creed-based-discriminations-in-our-work-environment-feb-12-2026/) \
February 12, 2026, 10:00am-12:30pm
- [CBRCanada E-Learning Series: Raising Resilient Families: Empowering Parents with Cognitive Challenges Through Co-Production Practices](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cbrcanada-e-learning-series-raising-resilient-families-empowering-parents-with-cognitive-challenges-through-co-production-practices-feb-12-2026/) \
February 12, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- [CBRCanada CoP: Grounded and Guided: Ethical and Practical Insights for Rural Community-Based Research](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cbrcanada-cop-grounded-and-guided-ethical-and-practical-insights-for-rural-community-based-research-feb-13-2026/) \
February 13, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- [R: A Gentle Introduction for Beginners](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/r-a-gentle-introduction-for-beginners-4/) \
February 17, 2026, 10:00am-11:30am
- [Design Accessible People Leadership](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/design-accessible-people-leadership-feb-17-2026/) \
February 17, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm
- [Company and Competitor Research](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/company-and-competitor-research-11/) \
February 19, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- [Safeguarding Science – Module 7: Conducting Open-Source Due-Diligence](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/safeguarding-science-module-7-conducting-open-source-due-diligence-feb-19-2026/) \
February 19, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm
- [PRiME 7th Annual Symposium](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/prime-7th-annual-symposium-feb-20-2026/) \
February 20, 2026, 8:00am-6:00pm
- [Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/gerstein-madlab-3d-printing-safety-training-29/) \
February 20, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- [Informative Infographics](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/informative-infographics/) \
February 20, 2026, 3:00pm-5:00pm
### MORE RESOURCES
[UTSC Digital Storytelling Workshop: Health Edition — Applications Now Open](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=JsKqeAMvTUuQN7RtVsVSEENmrXSNcMhHmWTLbAfLdzRUMzI5RTVHRFZMT1hMSUs3QUVMSUVMN0M0Ui4u) \
Original Communication – [University of Toronto Scarborough website: January 28, 2026](https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/research/digital-storytelling-workshops)
A free, six-week, in-person program helping participants turn health-related research or professional work into a polished 2–5 minute digital story. The workshop offers hands-on training in storytelling, video editing, and visual/sonic design, led by expert facilitators, with access to tools like Canva Pro and WeVideo. No prior experience required; individuals or teams of up to three may apply with a deadline of February 18, 2026.
#### Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
## Funding Calls and Program Changes
[J. P. Bickell Foundation Medical Research Grant](https://www.scotiawealthmanagement.com/ca/en/services/scotiatrust/jp-bickell-foundation.html) \
Original Communication – [Research Alerts: January 28, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7397)
#### News, Information & Updates
### Information & Updates
[Updated version of Duo Mobile required for use of UTORMFA](https://security.utoronto.ca/news/update-your-duo-mobile-app-by-march-31/) \
Original Communication – [University of Toronto Information Security website: January 19, 2026](https://security.utoronto.ca/news/update-your-duo-mobile-app-by-march-31/)
Duo, the provider of the Duo Mobile app used for UTORMFA, is introducing a security update that requires users to run version 4.85.0 or later by March 31 to continue using Duo Push login requests.