Researchers in Canada got most of what they were hoping for in the country’s 2024 federal budget, with a big boost in postgraduate pay and more funding for research and scientific infrastructure go.nature.com/4aYSvRS

Pleased to join McMaster University President Dr. David Farrar & VP Research Dr. Andy Knights to welcome Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Hon. Gary Anandasangaree & Minister of International Development, the Hon. Ahmed Hussen, to McMaster University for a research budget announcement.

“This is going to move us from a searing brain drain to a brain gain, and position us to compete on the world stage,” Chad Gaffield, U15 Canada CEO in nature. Canadian science gets biggest boost to PhD and postdoc pay in 20 years. buff.ly/3U9q0tY

“It’s a reminder of the need for a longitudinal perspective... so that we don’t lose our investment because we can’t compete at the next career stage” Chad Gaffield University of Toronto pair receive prestigious Schmidt fellowship buff.ly/3WgmQHh

Following an important budget for science and research, U15 CEO Chad Gaffield will be joining a panel of academic leaders on May 1 to analyze the new investments and reflect on the impact for Canadian researchers. Register to take part at Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC): sciencepolicy.ca/event/cspc-bud…

So great to have the chance to emphasize in person the immediate and enduring benefits to Canada of the research investments in #Budget2024 U15 Canada

🔬#Budget2024 delivers for researchers in Halifax! Student researchers will receive an increase in their fellowships and grants, allowing them to pursue their careers and contribute research that will improve the lives of all Canadians. Watch my exchange with François-Philippe Champagne (FPC) 🇨🇦 ⬇️

Bravo and merci!

Bravo, Frédéric!

Wonderful to listen, learn and share with global counterparts, and many, many thanks to the superb #GermanU15 team!

Félicitations au Dr Sylvain Charbonneau pour sa nomination en tant que prochain président-directeur général de CFI / FCI.

Bravo Sylvain!

Bravo, Sylvain!

Tomorrow I start my fourth term as Secretary-General LERU. At the same time I will focus my teaching and research KU Leuven now exclusively on EU Environmental, Energy and Climate Law. Looking forward to a challenging final professional decade at LERU and KU Leuven !

Such a privilege to collaborate with global partners in articulating the key role of research-intensive universities

And many thanks to all those who joined with us to advance this dossier and begin planning for terrific applications for global benefit! Especially German U15 Russell Group Kurt Deketelaere Abbie Greisman and more!

A big day, indeed, with stimulating and productive discussion about next steps - many thanks to François-Philippe Champagne (FPC) 🇨🇦 Dr. Mona Nemer Commissioner Iliana Ivanova and Ambassador Melita Gabric and wonderful Canadian colleagues Alejandro Adem SSHRC

Walking and chatting in Montreal with ⁦Alejandro Adem⁩ (a humanist mathematician) makes a great afternoon (esp after the signing of 🇨🇦in ⁦Horizon Europe🇪🇺⁩)

Bravo, Mona!!!

Bravo, Kurt!