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Exploring the Culture of Innovation at the Canadian Conference on Research Administration 2023 Reflections on the CARA National Conference BY TANIA MASSA, PHD.
ON THE RUGGED AND ROCKY SHORES OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC, EMERGING AND SEASONED PROFESSIONALS FROM HUMBER’S OFFICE OF RESEARCH & INNOVATION HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE PART AT THE CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION 2023 LED BY THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATORS (CARA).
The 2023 National Conference, which took place on May 14-17 in St. John’s, NL, was organized under the theme of “Charting Successful Pathways in Research.” While I attended the CARA regional conferences in the past, this was my first CARA National Conference with Humber College. I was impressed by the number and quality of the concurrent sessions. There was such a great blend of sessions on topics ranging from research administration, research finance, and EDI to commercialization, knowledge mobilization and leadership that it was often difficult to choose a session. The workshops on inclusive research, supporting Indigenous research and engagement and accessibility factors in research were particularly beneficial for my personal and professional development. The networking during and after the conference was also valuable. I connected with new and old colleagues from across Canada and internationally including a delegate from Malaysia. In addition to attending the sessions and networking, Namrata Barai, PhD., Director, Applied Research, Seneca College; Tanya Perdikoulias, BA, Associate Director of Operations, Humber College and I led a panel presentation and discussion on the topic of “Colleges Building a Culture of Innovation.” We shared best practices for building a culture ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF TANIA MASSA
12 JUNE 2023
