📢 Membres du Collège de la SRC : période d’inscription ouverte pour la réunion du printemps 2026! Soyez des nôtres les 6 et 7 mai, à l’Univ. Saint-Paul d’Ottawa, pour notre réunion 2026 qui aura pour thème « Le Leadership et la gérance universitaires ». Inscrivez-vous ci-dessous.

📢 RSC College Members: Registration is open for the 2026 College Meeting! Join us May 6–7 at Saint Paul University in Ottawa for the 2026 College Meeting, centered on the theme “Leadership & Stewardship in Academia.” Register below.

Matthew Herder @mattherder.bsky.social (RSC College, @dalhousie.bsky.social) and colleagues published an analysis in @bmj.com, arguing that actions by Trump administration meet the threshold of a "public health emergency of international concern" (PHEIC). Learn more in their summary for #RSCVoices.

🗓️ Nouvel événement : soyez des nôtres pour un événement enthousiasmant, organisé dans le cadre du symposium annuel de l’Acfas (@acfas.ca). Inscrivez-vous ici : bit.ly/3OSDBqx

🗓️ New Event: Join us for an exciting event as part of the annual @acfas.ca symposium! Register here: bit.ly/4rTRYt8 (this event will take place in French)

On International Women’s Day, an inspiring group of women leaders gathered at Walter House in Ottawa for “Democracy Needs Us,” a timely conversation on the state of democracy in 2026, convened by @francoisebaylis.bsky.social (RSC) & Kim Brooks (@dalhousie.bsky.social).

🗓 Joignez-vous à Ken Coates (MSRC, @usask.ca), Nadia Mykytczuk (Collège de la SRC, @laurentianu.bsky.social) et l’animatrice Mita Dasog (Collège de la SRC, @dalhousie.bsky.social), qui parleront des pratiques durables, équitables et efficaces à la portée de l’industrie minière. ➡️ bit.ly/4uDEmEq

🗓 Join Ken Coates (FRSC, @usask.ca), Nadia Mykytczuk (RSC College, @laurentianu.bsky.social), and moderator Mita Dasog (RSC College, @dalhousie.bsky.social) as they discuss how the mining can meet rising demand while advancing sustainable and equitable practices. ➡️ bit.ly/4uDEmEq

🗓️ Nouvel événement! Joignez-vous à Peter Kevan (MSRC, @uofguelph.bsky.social) et Magali Houde (Collège de la SRC, @uqam.ca, @mcgill.ca), qui discuteront d’écologie, de botanique et d’écotoxicologie dans le contexte de l’Arctique. Inscrivez-vous ici : bit.ly/40lXokK ❄️️

🗓 New Event! Join Peter Kevan (FRSC, @uofguelph.bsky.social) and Magali Houde (RSC College, @uqam.ca, @mcgill.ca) as they explore ecology, botany, and ecotoxicology in the #Arctic. Register here: bit.ly/40lXokK ❄️️

🔬 THURSDAY at 7 pm: Dr. @francoisebaylis.bsky.social, President of @src-rsc.bsky.social, promises an “interesting discussion on the future of humanity” for the 2026 Marshall Lecture in Public Philosophy. #SMUPhilosophy presents "Designer Babies: The Science, the Tech and the Crib": loom.ly/WLyJ-YA

À travers ses livres pour enfants, Narges Noori donne aux filles du monde entier les moyens de rêver sans limites et d’écrire leur propre histoire, où qu’elles se trouvent dans le monde. En savoir plus dans notre dossier consacré à la Journée internationale des femmes : bit.ly/4ra6qfB ✨

Through her children’s books, Narges Noori (RSC College) empowers girls everywhere, encouraging them to dream boldly, recognize their strength, and write their own stories, wherever they are in the world. Learn more in our spotlight for International Women’s Day: bit.ly/4ra6qfB #RSCVoices #IWD2026 ✨

Le professeur Roberto Morandotti, physicien de renommée mondiale à l’INRS, devient le premier chercheur au Canada à recevoir le prix Max Born 2026, l’une des distinctions les plus prestigieuses dans les domaines de l’optique et de la photonique.

📖 New book | Nouveau livre: Dr. Charmaine A. Nelson (FRSC), founding director of Slavery North & Provost Professor at @umassamherst.bsky.social, has released the first English-language children’s book about Canadian’s slavery. Learn more about tonight's book launch and buy "Joe the Pressman" below.

🔬 "Designer Babies: The Science, the Tech and the Crib" 🚼 Dr. Françoise Baylis, President of @src-rsc.bsky.social, will deliver the 2026 Marshall Lecture in Public Philosophy, presented by #SMUPhilosophy. All are welcome to attend on Thursday, March 12, 7-9 pm in Halifax. Learn more: loom.ly/WLyJ-YA

Check out this new article, co-authored by Sharon Straus (FRSC)! ⬇️

L’an dernier, des érudits autochtones se sont rassemblés à Aotearoa pour le Sommet Taikura. Parmi eux se trouvait Kahsennarò:roks Deom, étudiante à la maîtrise en pêche autochtone à l’UBC (@ubcoceans.bsky.social). Ci-dessous, elle nous fait part des enseignements qu’elle a tirés du sommet.

Last year, Indigenous scholars gathered in Aotearoa for the Taikura Summit. Among them was Kahsennarò:roks Deom, a UBC (@ubcoceans.bsky.social) master’s student in Indigenous Fisheries. Below, she shares her key learnings from the summit, including the power of language and “collectivizing.”

Dr. Julie LaRoche, @dalhousie.bsky.social, studies phytoplankton (tiny algae at the base of the food chain) and microbes that recycle nutrients in the ocean. She focuses on nitrogen-fixing diazotrophs that turn nitrogen gas into ammonia, naturally fertilizing the ocean. ➡️ bit.ly/4rJjTvE #IDWGS 🌊

Curious about peer review beyond authorship? FACETS is welcoming early career researchers to join our editorial board as ECR Editors. Submit your application before Mar. 9! Learn more ▶️ https://ow.ly/4WFa50Y1Ts8 #PeerReview #EarlyCareerResearchers #AcademicPublishing

Dr. Isla Myers-Smith is a Professor at the University of British Columbia, who explores how climate change is transforming the Arctic, from the “greening” of the tundra as shrubs expand, to the thawing of permafrost as temperatures rise. 🌡️❄️ Learn more: bit.ly/46GIGbk #IDWGS 📸: Gergana Daskalova

Dr. @nicoleletourneau.bsky.social, @ucalgary.bsky.social Research Excellence Chair (Parent and Child Health), is dedicated to helping children get the best possible start in life. How? By supporting their parents—especially in high-risk situations. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZV7iJK #IDWGS

Did you know girls are twice as likely to develop certain mental illnesses as of puberty? This drives the research of Nafissa Ismail, a professor at @uottawa.ca and advocate for women's health, who studies how stress during adolescence may increase vulnerability. Learn more: bit.ly/3OtmcEs #IDWGS

Dr. Mita Dasog, Associate Professor & Tier 1CRC at @dalhousieu.bsky.social, develops low-cost, sustainable materials from abundant elements that use sunlight to make clean fuels, treat water, break down pollutants, and extract minerals. Learn more: bit.ly/4bysU5P #IDWGS

Dr. @bukolaksalami.bsky.social, professor at @ucalgary.bsky.social, studies how racism shapes health, particularly in Black communities, and partners with these communities to create meaningful, lasting change that advances health equity and social justice worldwide. ➡️ bit.ly/49YSQGD #IDWGS

Mélanie Lemire, prof. titulaire à l’@ulaval.ca et chercheuse au @chudequebec.bsky.social, étudie les contaminants environnementaux, les changements océaniques et la nutrition en lien avec la santé des peuples autochtones et des populations côtières. Pour en savoir plus : bit.ly/4qwBUwc #JIFF 🌊

Mélanie Lemire, full professor at @ulaval.ca and researcher at @chudequebec.bsky.social, studies environmental contaminants, ocean changes, and nutrition impacting Indigenous peoples and coastal populations. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZAvd1b #IDWGS 🌊

Dr. @cathleencrudden.bsky.social, Queen's University, studies how N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) stick to metals to create durable coatings. Her work produces long-lasting metal surfaces that prevent rust, improve nanomaterials, & allow biological markers to attach reliably. ➡️ bit.ly/4abCJUW #IDWGS

For the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, RSC College President @audreymoores.bsky.social (@mcgill.ca) shares what inspires her work in green chemistry and why empowering girls and women to pursue STEM careers is so important. #RSCVoices #IDWGS 🌱

À l'occasion de la Journée int. des femmes et des filles de science, @audreymoores.bsky.social (@mcgill.ca), prés. du Collège de la SRC, explique ce qui la motive dans la chimie verte et pourquoi il est si important d'encourager les filles à poursuivre des carrières dans les STIM. (En anglais) 🌱

Restez à l’affût, nous allons braquer les projecteurs sur des pionnières scientifiques de la SRC à compter du 11 février. Ces dernières livreront leurs réflexions sur leurs recherches et sur leur importance, et expliqueront pourquoi il si important de célébrer les femmes et les filles de science. 🌟

Stay tuned as we spotlight trailblazing RSC women in the sciences starting February 11th (International Day of Women and Girls in Science). They’ll share insights into their research, why it matters, and why celebrating women and girls in science is so important. #IDWGS🔬🌱

Merci à tous les participants à la COEE2025, présentée par l’@umontreal.ca, @polymtl.bsky.social et @hec.ca! En 2026, nous tiendrons la COEE du 12 au 15 novembre à Ottawa, en partenariat avec l’@uottawa.ca. La période d’inscription débutera au mois de mai. 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us for COEE2025, presented by @umontreal.ca, @polymtl.bsky.social & @hec.ca! We’re thrilled to bring COEE2026 to Ottawa, hosted by @uottawa.ca, from Nov 12-15. Registration opens in May. 🎉

Pour un éclairage plus approfondi, nous vous invitons à lire l’article publié par les intervenants dans @ca.theconversation.com, où ils examinent la représentation erronée de l’identité autochtone, son importance et la manière dont le problème est abordé. ⬇️

📹: Merci à tous ceux et celles qui étaient des nôtres pour le webinaire sur l’Identité autochtone et les académies, présenté par @frankdeer.bsky.social et Annie Pullen Sansfaçon, et animé par @audreymoores.bsky.social. Enregistrement ci-dessous ! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lmrh...

For further perspectives on Indigenous identity, we invite you to read @frankdeer.bsky.social and Annie Pullen Sansfaçon’s recent article in @ca.theconversation.com, where they explore misrepresentation, why it matters, and how it’s being addressed. ⬇️

📹: Thank you to everyone who joined us for Indigenous Identity and the Academy, a webinar featuring @frankdeer.bsky.social and Annie Pullen Sansfaçon, moderated by @audreymoores.bsky.social. The event recording is now available below! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lmrh...

Co-authored by RSC College Member Fanie Pelletier!

FACETS is looking for a Co-Editor-in-Chief to join our editorial team! Expertise in ecology, conservation biology, biodiversity, or environmental sciences is ideal. Apply before March 1, 2026 ▶️ https://ow.ly/6uhJ50Y7QpA #Ecology #ConservationBiology #Biodiversity

The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada and FACETS are teaming up to establish a Reviewer Board to advance Canadian research. This collaboration highlights a shared commitment to excellence in scholarly publishing. Learn more🍁▶️ https://ow.ly/S2O950XqHye

Carl James (MSRC, @yorkuniversity.bsky.social) examine comment les systèmes sociaux façonnent l’éducation des jeunes Noirs et des personnes racialisées — et comment ils peuvent être transformés. À lire ici (en anglais) : bit.ly/4qLxr9P #MoisDeLHistoireDesNoirs

Carl James (FRSC, @yorkuniversity.bsky.social) explores how social systems shape the education of Black and racialized youth — and how they can be transformed. See how he’s advancing equity in our #BlackHistoryMonth #RSCVoices spotlight: bit.ly/4qLxr9P

NASA’s Artemis II launches next week with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen aboard! He will "the 1st non-American to fly to the moon and will make Canada only the 2nd country in the world to send an astronaut into deep space." Learn more from @drcrater.bsky.social (FRSC): bit.ly/3NPFUKq #RSCVoices 🌑

📢 Happening tomorrow!

📢 Événement demain!

📣 Happening next week! @frankdeer.bsky.social, Past President of the RSC College and Professor in the Faculty of Education at the @umanitoba.bsky.social, will co-lead a webinar on Indigenous identity. Register here: bit.ly/3MBPq34

🔈 À venir la semaine prochaine! @frankdeer.bsky.social, ancien président du Collège de la SRC et professeur à la Faculté d’éducation de l’@umanitoba.bsky.social, participera à un webinaire sur l’identité autochtone. Inscrivez-vous ici : bit.ly/4pkRD1A

📢 Événement demain!