The proposed research program aims to better enable the provision of digitally based self-management support programs for Canadians who live with chronic conditions that were further complicated by COVID-19. In order to accomplish this objective, this study will evaluate existing self-management programs for adults with chronic conditions and curate condition specific evidence-based content that will […]

Digitalisation de la fourniture des services pour la relance économique de DSI

Developing XR Solutions will support the research and development with ascertaining product-market fit for augmented and virtual reality edutainment applications to support children’s learning of Canadian history as well as the promotion of Indigenous-led XR projects. The internship will enable Hammer & Tong to do valuable design research which is often limited by the material […]

Prince George Pulp and Intercontinental Pulp Company (both part of Canfor) are located in Prince George, the geographic centre of BC. The process of making Kraft pulp requires access to a considerable volume of water, which is why most pulp mills are located close to major rivers. Canfor Pulp clearly recognizes their dependence on the […]

The purpose of the research is to describe the nature of university policies and practices related to gendered violence at Canadian universities, in order to identify promising practices for preventing and responding to gendered violence. A description and analysis of university policies from across Canada will provide a useful context for evaluating the policies on […]

This project will use mixed methods to evaluate the current research capacity and needs of staff at the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia. Based on the needs identified, the intern will develop training modules and other resources. The intern will also identify promising practices for building research capacity of the community sector, and will […]

Many children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have problems with attention and executive functions (EF). Cognitive interventions have great potential to improve attention/EF and related skills (e.g., academic learning, social function, behaviour etc.), but few such interventions exist with even fewer that can be delivered at home. In light of COVID-19, parent-delivered interventions are crucial […]

The partner organization, the National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence (NACAFV), is conducting a Feasibility Study for constructing on-reserve second-stage housing. A section of the Study is on the technical aspects of this type of housing which is for women who wish to leave their homes permanently because of domestic violence. The design of the […]

The research conducted will result in a policy analysis, policy recommendations and knowledge translation materials on the National Occupancy Standards and their unintended barriers to housing for women experience violence. This research will be gathered through stakeholder engagement, an environmental scan, and qualitative data gathering (interviews or focus groups) to determine the key issues, the […]

The project aims to identify the plausible scenarios or outcomes of the Covid-19 pandemic associated with the City of Toronto. It will provide insights into how the pandemic is to impact the labour market and organizational operations in various industrial sectors. These insights will support ongoing efforts to revive the local economy and in developing […]

The post-doctoral fellow will act as an academic liaison between the Stratford Festival and the University of Waterloo’s Games Institute’s joint project on a series of Shakespeare-themed video games and apps. The Festival will benefit from a development of new games. This project also offers numerous scholarly products as output, including a growing partnership between […]

In this internship a student will work with the Health Design Lab at Emily Carr University and Alzheimer Society of BC to conduct research and design work related to design and dementia. Alzheimer Society of B.C. works to support and create a more dementia-friendly society, where people affected by dementia are acknowledged, supported and included. […]