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Introducing the “Beyond” Issue! 🔬💡 The year’s edition of #REACH2025, our annual magazine, explores the limitless possibilities of research that venture beyond what we currently see and know. 👉 Read now: cifar.ca/publications-r…

I met with the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) to explore their cutting-edge work tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. From advancing AI to developing top research talent, our government will always support made-in-Ontario research that drives…

CIFAR’s Diet Module, developed by @CTropini, equips educators to think more holistically about how our dietary choices shape the microbiome and influence health outcomes. Learn about this initiative, part of the new Humans & the Microbiome curriculum: cifar.tfaforms.net/4706257

I’ll be talking about the past, present, and future of neural networks as the first lecture of @CIFAR_News DLRL Summer School 2025 in an hour! Looking forward to participating in my most favourite summer school! @AmiiThinks @Mila_Quebec @VectorInst

A new report from CIFAR’s Discovery Panel on The Future of Food explores the growing challenges of global food insecurity and outlines pathways toward a more sustainable, resilient and equitable future for how we produce, distribute and consume food. 🔗: cifar.ca/cifarnews/2024…

#UofT researcher Artem Babaian named 2025-2027 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar 🍁 uoft.me/bI4

Congratulations to Distinguished CIFAR Fellow W. Ford Doolittle on his appointment as a Companion of the Order of Canada — the highest distinction within the Order. His groundbreaking research has reshaped our understanding of the origins of life.

The HIDA CIFAR Summer School on Data Science & Climate has just wrapped up — and it was a truly impactful experience! We’re deeply grateful to @CIFAR_News for their partnership — and to every speaker, participant, and organizer who brought their energy and ideas!

We’re thrilled to be in Berlin for @HIDAdigital CIFAR Summer School on Data Science & Climate. This immersive, interdisciplinary summer school brings together emerging researchers to tackle global climate challenges using innovative, data-driven approaches.

CIFAR is pleased to announce a Memorandum of Understanding with @helmholtz_en, intended to build on our existing collaboration and foster closer cooperation. Together, we aim to connect researchers and students, amplifying their commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation.

#AI is moving fast — and old governance models can’t keep up. In @TheHillTimes, CIFAR President & CEO Stephen J. Toope and Mark Daley, Chief AI Officer @westernu, call for a new approach — one that Canada is uniquely positioned to lead. 🔗: hilltimes.com/story/2025/06/…

Happening today! Join CIFAR and @cbcideas in Halifax for a timely public discussion on the rise of hate, featuring Victoria Esses (@westernuSocSci), Stephen Reicher (@univofstandrews) & Prerna Singh (@BrownUPoliSci). 🔗Register here: cbc.ca/news/canada/no…

Canada must invest in its research talent pipeline, says CIFAR CEO Stephen Toope in a new @globeandmail Q&A. He discusses CIFAR and its history, our programs, the CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars, and the state of research in Canada and the U.S. Read more: theglobeandmail.com/canada/educati…

Excited to be in Toronto for a couple of days for the @CIFAR_News #Earth4D program meeting. Looking forward to some stimulating #science discussions!

What causes people to fear and hate those who are different from them? Explore this question with #CIFAR and @cbcideas on June 12 in Halifax for a free public talk, featuring members of our Boundaries Membership & Belonging program. Register now: cbc.ca/news/canada/no…

Ten ambitious research projects have been announced as part of the AI Safety Catalyst Grant program, launched through the new Canadian AI Safety Institute (CAISI) Research Program at CIFAR, which is funded by the Government of Canada. Read more: cifar.ca/cifarnews/2025…

CBC’s Ideas and CIFAR are hosting a public conversation on June 12 exploring how to dismantle hate in society. Among the featured voices is psychology professor Victoria Esses, who brings her expertise on prejudice and inclusion. Read more: 🔗 cbc.ca/news/canada/no…

We’re excited to welcome the 2025–2027 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars — 12 outstanding early-career researchers pushing the boundaries of science. ⬇️ Meet the new scholars and explore their work: cifar.ca/cifarnews/2025…