Canada
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University of British Columbia’s Gail Murphy will step down in spring
The University of British Columbia’s vice president for research and innovation, Gail Murphy, will step down after nine years in the role.
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Mila explores the launch of a venture fund
The AI-focused research institute in Quebec has brought in corporate VC expertise to help develop the fund.
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Concordia names Emad Shihab AVP of research, policy, entrepreneurship, and impact
Emad Shihab will step into his new duties as associate vice president of research, policy, entrepreneurship and impact on 1 November.
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Friday Five: VR glaucoma scans, heat-powered sensors, and 3D‑printing space trash into tools
Spinouts turn waste, thermal energy and VR tech into sustainable solutions for industry, space, and healthcare.
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Langis Roy named vice president of research and innovation at Lakehead University
Langis Roy joins Canada’s Lakehead University to craft a new research strategy, boost industry ties, and explore AI-driven entrepreneurship.
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David O’Neill departs from FACIT
David O’Neill had been president of oncology-focused commercialisation firm Fight Against Cancer Innovation Trust since 2018. Peter Goodhand replaces him.