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Scholarly, Research and Creative Activity (SRC) Integrity at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Workshop

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Join us Monday, November 16, 2026, to engage with experts and peers in an informative and interactive afternoon of learning about the foundations of scholarly, research and creative (SRC) integrity and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s related resources and policies.

Key topics include navigating conflicts of interest, identifying SRC integrity breaches and building a culture of SRC integrity at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.

The event is open to all Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ faculty, students and research staff. Early career researchers, including postdoctoral fellows, are particularly encouraged to attend.

Learn more about SRC integrity at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.

Event Details

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (ET)

Location: TRSM Commons (TRS 1-148 and 1-150), 7th Floor, 55 Dundas St W

Open to: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and research staff

Registration Deadline: November 12, 2026

 

Event Program

1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Registration and Networking
1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Welcome, Land Acknowledgement and Opening Remarks

Speakers:

  • Steven N. Liss, Vice-President, Research and Innovation / Research Integrity Officer, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
  • Naomi Adelson, Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Presentation: “The Foundations of SRC Integrity at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€�

Naomi Adelson, Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Presentation: “Navigating Conflicts of Interest�

Speakers: 

  • Chris MacDonald, Director, Ted Rogers Leadership Centre / Professor, Ted Rogers School of Business Management, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
  • Nancy Walton, Associate Dean, Student Affairs, Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies / Professor, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
2:15 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.

Interactive Exercise: SRC Integrity Breaches

Facilitator: 
Naomi Adelson, Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

2:25 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Refreshment Break
2:35 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.

Interactive Exercise: SRC Integrity Case Studies 

Facilitator: 
Naomi Adelson, Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

3:05 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Interactive Exercise: SRC Integrity Breach Consequences 

Facilitator: 
Naomi Adelson, Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

3:15 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.

Panel: Fostering Responsible Conduct of Research Practices

Moderator:
Steven N. Liss, Vice-President, Research and Innovation / Research Integrity Officer, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

Panellists: 

  • Seth Dworkin, Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Energy Modelling and Simulation / Associate Chair, Undergraduate Student Affairs and Experiences / Professor, Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Mechatronics Engineering, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
  • Sepali Guruge, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and the Canadian Academy of Nursing / Professor, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
  • Idil Atak, Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies / Professor, Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
3:50 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks and SRC Integrity Resources 

Speakers:

  • Steven N. Liss, Vice-President, Research and Innovation / Research Integrity Officer, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
  • Naomi Adelson, Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

 

Contact

For any questions, please email caroline.rodway@torontomu.ca.

SRC Integrity at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 2026 is, the Panel on Research Ethics (PRE), the Panel on Responsible Conduct of Research (PRCR), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Office of the Vice President, Research and Innovation.