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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 1d

Nous sommes ravis de dévoiler nos partenaires pour la Célébration de l'excellence et de l'engagement 2025 à Montréal, présentée par l' @umontreal.ca, @hec.ca et @polymtl.bsky.social! ✨Réservez votre place d’ici le 9 octobre 2025 : bit.ly/46UxF6M

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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 1d

We’re thrilled to announce our partners for the Celebration of Excellence and Engagement 2025 in Montreal, presented by @umontreal.ca, @hec.ca & @polymtl.bsky.social! ✨ Secure your spot by October 9, 2025: bit.ly/40cYMXa

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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 2d

Secure your spot for #COEE2025 before October 9, 2025. Register here: bit.ly/COEE2025

Réservez votre place pour le #COEE2025 avant le 9 octobre 2025. Inscrivez-vous ici : bit.ly/4mkALGU

✨ Presented by / Présenté par @umontreal.ca, @hec.ca & @polymtl.bsky.social.

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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 6d

Joignez-vous à nous le 15 novembre 2025, lors de la #COEE2025, pour la première Conférence du prix Frontiers Planet, prononcée par la Championne nationale canadienne de 2025, Suzanne Tank (@ualberta.bsky.social). Inscrivez-vous ici : bit.ly/46UxF6M

The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 6d

Join us on November 15, 2025, at #COEE2025 for the Inaugural Frontiers Planet Prize Lecture, presented by Canada’s 2025 National Champion, Dr. Suzanne Tank (@ualberta.bsky.social). Register here: bit.ly/COEE2025

The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 8d

Dana Lepofsky (@sfu.ca, @sfuarchaeology.bsky.social) co-led the Xwe’etay/Lasqueti Archaeology Project (XLAP) for 30 years, which challenged the idea that First Nations never lived permanently on Xwe’etay Island. Learn more about "the island in the middle of everywhere." #NDTR

From the “Island in the Middle of Nowhere” to the “Island in the Middle of Everywhere”: Xwe’etay and the Journey of Reconciliation

In 1989, when Dana Lepofsky (FRSC) first set foot on Xwe’etay/Lasqueti Island, there was a widespread misconception that First Nations had never lived there permanently. But Dana, an archaeologist and...

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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 8d

Dana Lepofsky (@sfu.ca, @sfuarchaeology.bsky.social) et son équipe ont dirigé pendant 30 ans le projet archéologique Xwe’etay/Lasqueti, qui a montré que les Premières Nations ont vécu en permanence sur l’île Xwe’etay. Découvrez l’histoire de cette « île au milieu de nulle part ».

From the “Island in the Middle of Nowhere” to the “Island in the Middle of Everywhere”: Xwe’etay and the Journey of Reconciliation

In 1989, when Dana Lepofsky (FRSC) first set foot on Xwe’etay/Lasqueti Island, there was a widespread misconception that First Nations had never lived there permanently. But Dana, an archaeologist and...

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Faculty of Science, Memorial University @memorialuscience.bsky.social · 13d

Congratulations to Drs. Lindsey Cahill and Sohrab Zendehboudi on becoming members of the prestigious @src-rsc.bsky.social’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists! 🎉 We could not be prouder!

Read more about their backgrounds and research here: gazette.mun.ca/research/int...

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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 12d

Joignez-vous à nous le 15 novembre 2025, lors de la #COEE2025, pour la première Conférence Jackman, présentée par le lauréat de 2025, Sean B. Rourke (@unityhealthto.bsky.social, University of Toronto). Inscrivez-vous ici : bit.ly/4mkALGU ✨

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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 12d

Join us on November 15, 2025, at #COEE2025 for the inaugural RSC Eric Jackman Lecture, presented by 2025 prize winner Sean B. Rourke (@unityhealthto.bsky.social, University of Toronto). Register here: bit.ly/COEE2025 ✨

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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 15d

La période de mise en nomination pour la cohorte 2026 les membres et membres du Collège de la SRC, ainsi que pour les prix de la SRC, est maintenant ouverte jusqu'au 15 décembre 2025, à 17 h HNE. En savoir plus! ⬇️

La période de candidature de la SRC est maintenant ouverte

La Société royale du Canada reconnaît l’excellence en élisant des membres et des membres du Collège, et elle souligne également des réalisations exceptionnelles particulières par l’attribution de prix...

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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 15d

The nomination period for the 2026 cohort of RSC Fellows, College Members, and RSC Awards is now open until December 15th, 2025, at 5:00 pm EST. Find out more! ⬇️

RSC Call for Nominations

The Royal Society of Canada recognizes excellence by electing Fellows and Members and also recognizes specific exceptional achievements with Awards.Nominations for Fellowship For an updated guide with...

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McGill Research + Innovation @mcgill-research.bsky.social · 29d

Congratulations to Professor Cindy Blackstock, recent #McGill graduate Hannah Brais, and Dr. Nada Jabado on receiving prestigious awards from the Royal Society of Canada (@src-rsc.bsky.social)👏🎉🍁

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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 29d

This year, 17 eminent Canadian scientists, scholars & researchers have been recognized by the RSC for their outstanding achievements in advancing knowledge. Meet the 2025 Award Winners: bit.ly/41zQdGH

Celebrate with us in Montréal! ➡️ bit.ly/COEE2025 #COEE2025

The Royal Society of Canada Announces 41 Award Winners for 2025

Seventeen eminent Canadian scientists, scholars and researchers have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding achievements in advancing knowledge and understanding of...

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McGill Research + Innovation @mcgill-research.bsky.social · 29d

Félicitations à la professeure Cindy Blackstock, à la récente diplômée de #McGill Hannah Brais et au Dre Nada Jabado, qui ont été récompensés par la Société royale du Canada (@src-rsc.bsky.social) pour leur contribution exceptionelle à l'avancement du savoir 👏 🎉 🍁

The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 29d

Cette année, 17 éminents scientifiques, universitaires et chercheurs canadiens ont été récompensés par la SRC pour leur remarquable contribution à l'avancement du savoir. Découvrez les lauréats de 2025 : bit.ly/4p76jSc ✨

La Société royale du Canada annonce les lauréats de 2025 des prix de la SRC

Dix-sept éminents scientifiques, universitaires et chercheurs canadiens ont été récompensés par la Société royale du Canada (SRC) pour leurs apports exceptionnels à l’avancement des connaissances et d...

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uOttawa Innovation @uottawa-innovation.bsky.social · 29d

👏 Félicitations au professeur Adam Shuhendler (@uottawascience.bsky.social) pour sa médaille commémorative Rutherford en chimie et au professeur Florian Martin-Bariteau (@uocommonlaw.bsky.social) pour sa bourse commémorative Kitty Newman, toutes les deux de la Société royale du Canada! 🏅

Adam Shuhendler et Florian Martin-Bariteau

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uOttawa Innovation @uottawa-innovation.bsky.social · 29d

👏 Congratulations to Professor Adam Shuhendler (@uottawascience.bsky.social) on being awarded the Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry, and to Professor Florian Martin-Bariteau (@uocommonlaw.bsky.social) on receiving the Kitty Newman Memorial Award, both from the Royal Society of Canada! 🏅

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UNC Press @uncpress.bsky.social · 29d

Alison Li was awarded the Jason A. Hannah Medal by the @src-rsc.bsky.social for her book WONDROUS TRANSFORMATIONS 🎉

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 26d

Congratulations to Physics professor Miranda Kirby, selected to join @src-rsc.bsky.social as a new Member this fall. Prof. Kirby is globally recognized for her research on early detection and disease treatment for chronic lung conditions. www.torontomu.ca/science/news... @researchtmu.bsky.social

TMU professor Miranda Kirby to join the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists

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Canadian Science Publishing @cdnsciencepub.com · 23d

For #PeerReviewWeek, we’re spotlighting an initiative from @src-rsc.bsky.social and @facetsjournal.bsky.social: a Reviewer Board dedicated to supporting high-quality peer review in Canadian research. If you're an RSC member, join now 🍁▶️ buff.ly/qmwSBqq

#PRW2025

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Canadian Science Publishing @cdnsciencepub.com · 23d

Reviewers are at the heart of scholarly publishing. Explore how our initiatives with @src-rsc.bsky.social, @ehpecs.bsky.social, and @scas-scsa.bsky.social are equipping early-career scientists to become skilled reviewers 🔬▶️ buff.ly/LshBQsW

#PeerReviewWeek #PRW2025 #ECR

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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 22d

Welcome to our newest Institutional Member, @uwinnipeg.bsky.social!

Bienvenue à notre tout nouveau membre institutionnel, @uwinnipeg.bsky.social !

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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 26d

A new study, co-authored by David Moher (FRSC), maps 211 institutional strategies published in response to the Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy requirement. Find out more: bit.ly/4m6H8MJ #RSCVoices

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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 26d

A new article, co-authored by Andrea Reid (RSC College), examines how climate change and human activities challenge environmental management and highlights the complexity of governing salmon ecosystems in British Columbia. Find out more: bit.ly/4nwO9b2 🐟 #RSCVoices

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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 26d

A new article co-authored by Andrew Gonzalez (FRSC) outlines guidelines for selecting biodiversity indicators to track 2030 Global Biodiversity Framework targets, featuring Quebec’s 2030 Nature Plan as a case study. Find out more: bit.ly/4ghItPy 🌱 #RSCVoices

The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 26d

Welcome to our newest Institutional Member, Algoma University (@algomau.bsky.social)!

Bienvenue à notre tout nouveau membre institutionnel, la Algoma University !