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Creso quoted in Times Higher Education on Canada’s 2018 federal budget
As part of Times Higher Education’s coverage of Canada’s 2018 federal budget, Creso was quoted on the significance of the funding announcements for academic research and universities. See full text. Continue reading
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Two cheers from researchers for Canada’s budget
Funding rises for fundamental science with be welcomed even if they fall short of some scholars’ expectations, says Creso Sá. Read full text. Continue reading
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The superclusters plan promises more than it can likely deliver
Check the first post of Creso’s new Blog at University Affairs, looking at what the recent superclusters announcement means for universities and academic research. Continue reading
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There is a third way between pure and applied research
In a new op-ed for Times Higher Education, Creso discusses how the traditional division of research between “basic” and “applied” affects how we discuss current science policy in Canada. See full text Continue reading
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New essay by Creso and colleagues in The Conversation
Growing social, economic, environmental and political challenges make scientific knowledge not only a critical need, but a path to a shared and brighter future for humanity. That was the message astronaut Julie Payette delivered at her installation this week as Canada’s 29th Governor General. Read full article. Continue reading
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Creso quoted in the Hill Times on the SR&ED program
Creso was quoted in the story With key tax credit under microscope, biotech firms say it should stay, be improved. The article discusses the SR&ED program from the perspective of biotech companies. Excerpt: Creso Sá, a professor with the University of Toronto’s Centre for the Study of Canadian and International Higher Education, isn’t a fan Continue reading
About
Creso Sá is Distinguished Professor of Science Policy, Higher Education, and Innovation, and Vice-Dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), at the University of Toronto.