The Beyond Research Podcast brings research to you. Listen as we speak with Canada-based researchers and community leaders to discuss how important discoveries across disciplines are helping shape our lives. You'll hear from experts specializing in health care, climate change, quality of life, our sustainable bioeconomy and beyond. This podcast is brought to you by Research Nova Scotia, an independent, not-for-profit organization with the mandate to support, organize and co-ordinate the funding of research in Nova Scotia.
Coordinated Research Programs: Tackling Complex Problems
Research Nova Scotia CEO Stefan Leslie and Speculative Technologies Founder Ben Reinhardt discuss coordinated research programs tackling complex societal problems through innovative funding models and collaborative structures.
4 Jun 2024
Partner & Challenge-Driven Research: The College Model
In this episode, we discuss a successful, but often overlooked, model for research: The College Model. Listen as we discuss the types of research projects colleges undertake, and how it differs from traditional university-based research. We also explore student involvement and
workforce preparation; the principles of partner- and challenge-driven research, serving the problem-solving needs of communities; as well as the stereotypes and barriers facing college research.
Find the transcript here: https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-partner-amp-challenge-driven-research-the-college-model/ (https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-partner-amp-challenge-driven-research-the-college-model/)
In Season 3, Episode 9 – Partner & Challenge-Driven Research: The College Model, we cover:
01:55 – Introducing our guests and their backgrounds with university and college research models
05:36 – The College Model of research and how it differs from the traditional university-based research model
10:17 – Structure of colleges that lends itself to challenge-driven, partner-driven, and applied research
13:54 – Business led R&D
15:54 – Challenges and barriers facing college research and accessibility of research funding
20:10 – Government, industry, and community interest in the college model of research
23:43 – College enrollment increases and the value of colleges
25:17 – Collaborative research relationships between colleges and universities
31:23 – Aspirations for the future
Thank you to our guests:
Dr. Jeff Taylor is the Associate Vice President of Applied Research and Innovation at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC).
Pari Johnston is the President and CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan).
Stefan Leslie is the CEO of Research Nova Scotia.
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2 Apr 2024
Informing Supportive Environments for a Healthier Population
In this episode, we consider how our environments can help or hinder the health of our population and discuss research aimed to understand the environmental factors influencing population health. We also explore the broader implications of creating supportive environments for chronic disease prevention, contributing to the well-being of communities and society at large.
Find our transcript here: https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-informing-supportive-environments-for-a-healthier-population (https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-informing-supportive-environments-for-a-healthier-population)
In Season 3, Episode 8 – Informing Supportive Environments for a Healthier Population, we cover:
02:56 – High rates of chronic disease and the influence of our environments
04:16 – Dr. Kirk’s background and the research that led to the UpLift Partnership
12:39 – What is the UpLift Partnership
16:01 – An example of how the UpLift Partnership works and how community gets involved
21:47 – Broader impact on healthcare
22:42 – Broader teachings for youth
24:11 – Aspirations for the future
Thank you to our guests:
Dr. Sara Kirk is a Professor of Health Promotion at Dalhousie University, Scientific Director of the Healthy Populations Institute, and co-lead on the UpLift Partnership.
Shali Manuel is a Youth Engagement Coordinator for the UpLift Partnership. The UpLift Partnership is co-led by Dr. Sara Kirk and Dr. Camille Hancock Friesen. It focuses on promoting youth-engaged leadership for a healthier Nova Scotia. They deliberately target rural schools, contributing to health equity in traditionally underserved communities and engage government departments and community partners to embed a health culture in schools and surrounding communities.
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