This story originally appeared on the Nova Scotia Government's website and has been republished with their permission. Advanced Education March 16, 2022 - 1:29 PM The government is adding $25 million to the Research Opportunities Fund to invest in more research and innovation happening across Nova Scotia. The fund is managed by Research Nova Scotia. The…
Author: Stephanie Reid
Research Nova Scotia establishes a Centre of Excellence for Healthy Aging at Cape Breton University.
Research Nova Scotia, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Wellness and Nova Scotia Health, is providing $700,000 to fund a research Centre of Excellence for Healthy Aging at Cape Breton University in honour of Dr. Kenneth Rockwood. Dr. Kenneth Rockwood, recipient of the 2021 Ryman Prize, is contributing $25,000 from the Ryman prize money to catalyze this research program at CBU and promote whole-patient care for people living with frailty and/or dementia.
World-leading geriatrician and anti-ageism campaigner wins the Ryman Prize
Geriatrician, researcher, academic and anti-ageism campaigner Dr. Kenneth Rockwood has won the 2021 Ryman Prize.
New report examines mental health impacts of COVID-19 on Nova Scotians.
The study was led by the Maritime SPOR Support Unit, in collaboration with Nova Scotia Health, the Department of Health and Wellness, and Research Nova Scotia.
Thank you to Dr. Alice Aiken
The staff and directors of Research Nova Scotia would like thank Dr. Alice Aiken, Vice President Research and Innovation at Dalhousie University, for her dedication and service to the organization. Alice was Research Nova Scotia’s inaugural Board Chair, responsible for guiding the team as we developed our strategy, engaged with the broader research community, and…
Our Mission-Oriented Approach to Research
Stefan Leslie, CEO Research Nova Scotia When Research Nova Scotia began operations on April 1, 2019, we needed to figure out how the new organization would fulfill its mandate. How do you support, organize and coordinate research funding in such a way that the research is in line with the needs of the province, but…