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NSERC corrects a mistake, but many remain unaddressed

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Ghoussoub

No, I am not talking about the sudden and probably more consequential recent change in NSERC’s leadership, but about an accounting mistake. Yes, it looks minor, but it speaks volume. As I mentioned in a previous post, I resigned last … Continue reading →

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Overhauling NSERC is a long overdue national priority (I)

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Ghoussoub

With an annual budget of $1.1 billion, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is the agency through which the federal government funds advanced post-secondary research in science and engineering. Thousands of Canadian researchers rely on it, … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Naylor’s Panel Report

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Ghoussoub

The report of Naylor’s panel reviewing Canadian Science is out. It is an incredibly eloquent “plaidoyer” for basic research both in terms of its role, past and present, in the advancement of society. It is of course music to the ears … Continue reading →

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Budget 2017, Naylor’s review, and the Mathematical Sciences in Canada

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Ghoussoub

James Colliander, Director of the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS)  Nassif Ghoussoub, Director of the Banff International Research Station (BIRS) Ian Hambleton, Director of the Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences (Fields) Luc Vinet, Directeur du Centre de Recherches Mathématiques (CRM) The … Continue reading →

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Canada has two ministers of Science, yet Budget 2017 barely mentions Science

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Ghoussoub

University researchers across Canada are stunned and puzzled. What happened to Justin Trudeau’s Liberals promises to undo the damage that the Harper years inflicted on the nation’s research capacity? The Liberals campaigned to end the “war on Science,” yet they … Continue reading →

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Interview with a mathematician: Nassif Ghoussoub

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Ghoussoub

Originally posted on The Intrepid Mathematician:
Nassif Ghoussoub is the founder and current director of the Banff International Research Station, the founding director of the Pacific Institute of Mathematics, and the co-founder of MITACS NCE. On top of all that,…

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Call your VP-Research before Friday the 13th at the Tri-council!

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Ghoussoub

“My Mathematics” is going well lately. It is not always the case, so blogging has taken the backseat. It is unfortunate because much needs to be communicated before tomorrow’s meeting in Ottawa between the VPs-Research of Canada’s universities and Tri-council officials. … Continue reading →

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Everything you wanted to know about GERD, BERD, GovERD and HERD

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Ghoussoub

The UK department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) released its annual science, engineering and technology statistics, including a good deal of data on how much the G7 countries spend on research and development (R&D). Canada is fifth out of seven in the … Continue reading →

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