DECEMBER 2008 | Vol. 1 | No. 1
	Vice-president (Research)
Contest Upcoming Events Vice-President (Research) U of C News Research in Action Publications		Dr. Rose Goldstein Welcome to the first issue of Research in Action Online. The goal of this monthly newsletter from the Office of the Vice-President (Research) is to provide a way for the university community to share information and stay abreast with current issues in research. >>more
	Update on Research Offices
		Q&A with new head of Research Services and Research Accounting Glenn McMurray comments on the dramatic increase in research funding U of C has garnered and the effect the global economic crisis may have on future research funding efforts. >>more
	News and highlights
		Undergrads talk research at RIA showcase An early start on research — with projects including neuroArm, stem cells and women’s shelter design — gives students a boost in defining career paths. >>more
		Hire an undergrad researcher There’s a new place for University of Calgary professors and researchers and community partners to find help with their projects while providing an important learning opportunity for students. >>more
		New centre brings together research and education Mental illness is the most costly illness to society, contributing more to disability than any other disease. Yet this illness, affecting one in five Canadians, lags behind other health areas in terms of research, resources and knowledge. >>more
	Awards and Honours
		Royal Society honours U of C researchers with two medals, seven fellowships “The best projects happen because you’ve identified something you think is really important or interesting.” >>more
		Outstanding researchers win ASTech awards Three University of Calgary faculty members are recipients of the 2008 Alberta Science and Technology (ASTech) Leadership Foundation awards, the highest honour available to individuals and organizations in Alberta’s science and technology community. >>more
		Six U of C researchers awarded $2.2 million University of Calgary researchers received more than $2 million in infrastructure funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation on Dec. 12. >>more
		Researchers win small equipment grants Five research projects were chosen this fall to receive Small Equipment Grants Program funding from Alberta Advanced Education and Technology. >>more
	News Makers
		Concussions three times as likely for peewee bodycheckers: study A joint university study suggests a case can be made for raising the bodychecking age and limiting bodychecking leagues across the board. >>more
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