October 2009


Reception marks official launch of O3
Researchers, scientists, educators and VIPs from throughout Ontario's research and education community gathered in Toronto recently to celebrate the official launch of O3. Read more...


Special to O3: "Creating Winning Research Proposals"
by Peter Mueller



ORION launches Affiliate membership program
ORION is offering a new opportunity to maximize organizations' exposure to researchers and educators in Ontario.
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CANARIE invests $10.5M in 9 new NEP projects - UWO receives funding for ANISE project
A new project based at the University of Western Ontario (UWO) that seeks to make North America's synchrotrons more accessible was awarded major funding from CANARIE. Read more...



ORION hosts Tech Workshop 09
CIOs, IT directors, network managers and other networking staff from ORION's connected institutions will gather at the ORION Tech Workshop 09 on November 10 for an important update on the network and network services.
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ORANO board members agree to extend their terms
Some of Ontario's most accomplished public and private sector business and academic leaders have agreed to extend their terms on the ORANO Board of Directors.
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Sheridan students shine brighter with online showcase - Sheridan recently launched an online platform to showcase the talents of students and faculty in film/video and other new media. Read more...



  • Canada funds 9 new national research networks
  • Algoma U breaks ground on $16M research centre
  • U of T opens nanotechnology research lab
  • Boreal opens new Timmins campus
  • UWO opens access to research
  • CONII expands
  • UOIT, Sick Kids collaborate to save babies
  • Humber, U of T music students connect to NY jazz musicians
  • York scores first in Ontario in sustainability
  • People News
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