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Wellcome Sets Environmental Sustainability Standards for Researchers, as Wider Goals to Support the UK Research Sector are Launched
LONDON, England, April 26 (TNSres) -- Wellcome, a charitable foundation, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
New Wellcome policy outlines how researchers must address the environmental impact of their work, coinciding with launch of an environmental sustainability concordat from UK research organisations.
Wellcome will expect researchers to use the most sustainable approaches they can, and to explain in new grant applications how they plan to reduce energy consumption, reuse equipment, and recycle waste products, it was announced today. The requirements are part of a new Wellcome
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LONDON, England, April 26 (TNSres) -- Wellcome, a charitable foundation, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
New Wellcome policy outlines how researchers must address the environmental impact of their work, coinciding with launch of an environmental sustainability concordat from UK research organisations.
Wellcome will expect researchers to use the most sustainable approaches they can, and to explain in new grant applications how they plan to reduce energy consumption, reuse equipment, and recycle waste products, it was announced today. The requirements are part of a new Wellcomepolicy that sets out expectations for sustainable research.
Scientific research is at the forefront of finding solutions to the climate crisis and its impacts on our health. Yet all types of research - from lab to computational to field - have an impact on our environment.
To guide researchers and ensure consistency, Wellcome will require those in lab-based environments to achieve the minimum level of accreditation offered by high-quality sustainability schemes such as LEAF and My Green Lab by the end of 2025. Desk, field, clinical, and other researchers will be asked to use tools appropriate to their setting to assess the environmental impact of their work. There are additional expectations for organisations based in high-income countries, such as maintaining logs of existing and left-over resources.
Wellcome will ask new grant applicants to consider the environmental cost of the research approaches in their project as well as the financial cost. This could mean making more environmentally responsible choices, even if there is a higher upfront cost. Existing grant-holders will be able to use existing funds to cover these costs.
Research undertaken with Wellcome funding falls under Wellcome's scope 3 emissions, which it has committed to reduce as part of a wider sustainability programme to reach net zero. In future, Wellcome will work with researchers and organisations to understand their environmental impact in greater detail in order to get an accurate picture of its scope 3 emissions.
Alyson Fox, Director of Research Funding at Wellcome, said:
"Health research has a crucial role in lessening the impacts of the climate crisis, yet rightly there is an increasing focus on the environmental impact of research itself. The report that Wellcome commissioned through RAND Europe last year highlighted the enthusiasm from across the sector to make change but also the need for meaningful leadership to create the momentum required.
"As an initial signatory of the new environmental sustainability concordat, Wellcome shares the ambition of others in the UK research and innovation sector. Our new policy is a first step but sets a clear path. We look forward to continuing to support world-class science in an environmentally responsible way."
A report published in August 2023 by RAND Europe and commissioned by Wellcome highlighted the current efforts in place to reducing the environmental impact of health research. It found there are 146 such initiatives in place, accompanied by plenty of enthusiasm across the sector to make meaningful change. However, the report found that progress was often sustained by the voluntary goodwill of individuals, and that more could be done to build wider, collaborative engagement at the top level of the research sector.
Cross-sector environmental sustainability concordat
The changes to Wellcome's policy coincide with the launch of a voluntary environmental sustainability concordat co-developed by more than 25 organisations across the UK research and innovation sector. The concordat supports the wider ambition set out by the UK Government to achieve net zero by 2050. Concordat signatories and supporters commit to progressively embedding environmental sustainability into all research and innovation practices.
The concordat is aimed at all organisations in the research and innovation sector. An initial group of 18 signatories and six supporters have joined at launch, and they are calling on other organisations to do the same. The ambition is to create meaningful, and long-lasting impact to reduce the environmental impacts of carrying out research.
Signatories agree to action six priority areas outlined in the concordat, such as maintaining transparency about the environmental impacts of research output and finding new climate-conscious, low-carbon approaches. There is also an expected commitment from signatories to publicly share how their organisations will deliver its sustainability aims and publish annual summaries of progress.
Cancer Research UK (CRUK), an initial signatory of the concordat, have also developed a new policy introducing requirements for grant applicants and core-funded institutes to demonstrate the environmental sustainability of their labs, as well as for institutions hosting CRUK-funded researchers.
Iain Foulkes, Executive Director of Research and Innovation at Cancer Research UK, said:
"We have a key part to play in reducing the environmental impact of our research by addressing how the labs and facilities we fund operate, enabling researchers to carry out their activities in a sustainable manner. The concordat will allow us to work together to build a more sustainable research system."
The concordat represents a shared ambition for the UK to continue delivering cutting-edge research but in a more environmentally responsible way. It also recognises the critical role of research and innovation to understand how our planet is changing, and creating solutions to the challenges we face.
Organisations from across the UK research and innovation sector have worked together, involving extensive consultation, to develop the set of priorities and responsible behaviours set out in the concordat. The final document is owned collectively by the UK research and innovation sector.
Wellcome is hosting the concordat on its site providing information on how to join, alongside a regularly maintained list of signatories and supporters. The EAUC will provide the secretariat function for the concordat's signatories. A new oversight group will be formed to co-ordinate a review of the content and impact of the concordat in line with new innovations in sustainability.
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Notes to Editors
List of initial concordat signatories at launch:
* Bangor University
* British Academy
* Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
* Cranfield University
* John Innes Centre
* Keele University
* National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
* University College London (UCL)
* UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
* University of Edinburgh
* University of Essex
* University of Exeter
* University of Glasgow
* University of Leicester
* University of Liverpool
* University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE)
* Wellcome
* Wellcome Sanger Institute
List of initial concordat supporters at launch:
* Academy of Medical Sciences
* Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC)
* Department for the Economy, Northern Ireland (DfENI)
* Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC)
* Royal Academy of Engineering
* Royal Society
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About Wellcome
Wellcome supports science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone. We support discovery research into life, health and wellbeing, and we're taking on three worldwide health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.
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About EAUC
The EAUC is the leading body for sustainability in the post-16 education sector in the UK and Republic of Ireland. We represent 300+ institutions with collectively over 2 million students, nearly 400,000 staff and a spending budget of over pound sterling25 billion. We exist to lead and empower the post-16 education sector to embed sustainability in everything it does: equipping learners for their lives and shaping society for the better. For more information, visit http://www.eauc.org.uk/
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About Cancer Research UK
* Cancer Research UK is the world's leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information.
* Cancer Research UK's pioneering work into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer has helped save millions of lives.
* Cancer Research UK has been at the heart of the progress that has already seen survival in the UK double in the last 50 years.
* Today, 2 in 4 people survive their cancer for at least 10 years. Cancer Research UK wants to accelerate progress and see 3 in 4 people surviving their cancer by 2034.
* Cancer Research UK supports research into the prevention and treatment of cancer through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses.
* Together with its partners and supporters, Cancer Research UK is working towards a world where people can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.
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REPORT: https://cms.wellcome.org/sites/default/files/2023-08/Research_Sustainability_Report_RAND_Europe_August_2023.pdf
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Original text here: https://wellcome.org/news/wellcome-sustainability-standards
OMRF Receives $4.3 Million to Oversee Research for Rheumatic Diseases
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 26 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation issued the following news:
The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation $4.3 million to continue serving as a hub for collaborative rheumatic disease research.
Since 2007, the OMRF-based Oklahoma Rheumatic Disease Research Cores Center has provided infrastructure to support clinical research to improve patients' lives for some of the diseases that are the greatest causes of disability in the U.S.
Rheumatic disease is an umbrella term for arthritis, lupus, Sjogren's and other
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 26 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation issued the following news:
The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation $4.3 million to continue serving as a hub for collaborative rheumatic disease research.
Since 2007, the OMRF-based Oklahoma Rheumatic Disease Research Cores Center has provided infrastructure to support clinical research to improve patients' lives for some of the diseases that are the greatest causes of disability in the U.S.
Rheumatic disease is an umbrella term for arthritis, lupus, Sjogren's and otherdisorders that affect the joints, tendons, ligaments, bones and muscles. Nearly 1 in 3 American adults are affected by one or more rheumatic conditions.
"The ORDRCC is a national resource that provides patient samples with partnered clinical data for various studies, but it's far more than that," said OMRF Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer Judith James, M.D., Ph.D. "It also gives younger scientists access to cutting-edge technologies partnered with skilled personnel, with the goal of improving diagnosis and treatment for people with rheumatic conditions."
In addition to the biorepository, the ORDRCC funds a mentoring program through which 26 established scientists assist younger researchers, many outside Oklahoma. Through pilot projects, early-career scientists develop writing skills to apply for competitive grants and draft research papers that showcase their work. Nearly 300 research journal papers have resulted from these resources, James said.
"Often, as a junior investigator struggles to establish an independent lab, they don't have access to patient samples, especially those that have been as well characterized as ours, partnered with cutting-edge technologies," said Joel Guthridge, Ph.D., associate director of the ORDRCC and director of the grant's phenotyping core.
People nationwide who volunteer for studies on conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus may consent to have their blood and tissue samples, patient-reported outcomes, questionnaire responses, disease activity measures, and other information stored in the ORDRCC for future study. OMRF and other ORDRCC researchers then analyze those samples at the molecular level.
"The biorepository has allowed us to maximize what patients have entrusted us with," James said. "Those samples have helped us discover how genetic associations and environmental factors contribute to lupus, Sjogren's disease and other conditions."
OMRF physician-scientist Matlock Jeffries, M.D., said the ORDRCC funding he previously received made possible an initial study aimed at using biological signs to predict osteoarthritis progression.
"I can't overstate the impact of the ORDRCC for fostering the development of cutting-edge science in Oklahoma," Jeffries said. "The funding came at a pivotal time in my career, allowing me to generate key preliminary data that resulted in my first large NIH grant."
The five-year grant, No. 2P30AR073750-06, was awarded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, part of the NIH. In addition to James, OMRF physician-scientist Joan Merrill, M.D., and scientist Joel Guthridge, Ph.D., lead projects funded through this grant.
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Original text here: https://omrf.org/2024/04/25/omrf-receives-4-3-million-to-oversee-research-for-rheumatic-diseases/
National Council of Nonprofits Statement on Exclusion of Nonprofits From Future Housing and Urban Development Earmarks
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The National Council of Nonprofits issued the following statement on April 25, 2024:
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In response to the announcement this morning from House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) that nonprofits are no longer eligible for Community Project Funding (earmarks) in the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) account, Tim Delaney, President & CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, released the following statement:
"The discriminatory exclusion of nonprofits from future Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) earmarks announced this morning
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WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The National Council of Nonprofits issued the following statement on April 25, 2024:
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In response to the announcement this morning from House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) that nonprofits are no longer eligible for Community Project Funding (earmarks) in the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) account, Tim Delaney, President & CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, released the following statement:
"The discriminatory exclusion of nonprofits from future Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) earmarks announced this morningby Chairman Cole threatens the public's health and wellbeing. Under this new restriction, vital funding that Members of Congress know their constituents need for domestic violence shelters, food banks in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods, youth and senior centers, affordable ready-to-build housing, and more that the public relies on nonprofits to deliver will be denied. Seeking to stop funding from going to a few groups that some Representatives may disagree with by issuing a blanket ban against funding for all nonprofits will tear away needed funding from organizations that their constituents depend on. Not only will those seeking services suffer, but removing those funds will also mean putting constituents employed by those nonprofits out of work. We urge Chairman Cole and those on the Appropriations Committee to reverse course before causing this irreparable harm to communities across the country."
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Communities thrive when nonprofits succeed. For more than 30 years, the National Council of Nonprofits has mobilized the largest network of nonprofits in the United States to achieve transformative results. We champion, connect, and inform nonprofits across the country. Join our collective efforts to ensure a connected and powerful nonprofit community equipped to champion the public good. Learn more at http://www.councilofnonprofits.org.
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Original text here: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/pressreleases/national-council-nonprofits-statement-exclusion-nonprofits-future-housing-and-urban
International Myeloma Foundation: Patient Advocates Meet With Legislators
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California, April 26 -- The International Myeloma Foundation issued the following news:
Have you ever thought about how you can help ensure that cancer research will receive adequate funding? Every day, individuals and organizations across our country take on this crucial mission, including the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) and our dedicated patient advocates. Daily, the IMF Advocacy team is working to represent you on Capitol Hill, but it's your voices that truly make a difference. That's why we're asking people like you to join us.
In March 2024, myeloma patient advocates
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California, April 26 -- The International Myeloma Foundation issued the following news:
Have you ever thought about how you can help ensure that cancer research will receive adequate funding? Every day, individuals and organizations across our country take on this crucial mission, including the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) and our dedicated patient advocates. Daily, the IMF Advocacy team is working to represent you on Capitol Hill, but it's your voices that truly make a difference. That's why we're asking people like you to join us.
In March 2024, myeloma patient advocatesand IMF support group leaders Michael Riotto and Tony Newberne joined the IMF Advocacy team in Washington to present to legislators the need for increased cancer research funding. Before I dive into our advocacy experiences, let me provide some context on why this research is essential. Myeloma research is vital because it helps scientists and clinicians to understand this disease better and find improved treatments.
By studying myeloma, scientists can develop personalized treatments and enhance early detection methods. The more we learn, the better chance we have of developing effective therapies, improving the quality of life for myeloma patients, and ultimately finding a cure. However, if we are not vocal in asking for support, the government may not fund this critical research.
Advocating on Capitol Hill is a powerful and impactful experience. Walking through the historic corridors, there's a sense of purpose and urgency as you engage with lawmakers to emphasize the critical need for cancer research funding. Our main goal as advocates is to humanize statistics for lawmakers and show them the real-world impact of cancer on individuals and their loved ones. The meetings with senators and representatives become a platform to articulate the importance of robust funding of cancer research, driving home the message that increased support is not just an investment but a lifeline for so many individuals.
The IMF often works on issues specific to myeloma patients, but we also collaborate with larger groups to increase cancer research funding overall. Collaborating with fellow advocates and organizations amplifies our impact, demonstrating the strength of a united front.
Tony and Michael joined the IMF Advocacy team as patient representatives for the One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC) Hill Day. OVAC is a coalition of more than 50 groups representing millions of cancer patients, researchers, providers, survivors, and their families. Together, we advocate for increased funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). These organizations are crucial for myeloma patients as they provide essential research, surveillance, and resources to advance understanding, treatment, and management of this cancer.
Yes, your voice is already represented on Capitol Hill by the IMF Advocacy team. But you can get involved, too! Your voice is of vital importance. It is advocates like Tony and Michael who truly change the hearts and minds of legislators. The IMF is working to bring this opportunity to more people, and we would love to have you join us.
The more people who share their stories, the greater our chance will be to make positive changes. To make a difference, you don't even have to come to Washington like Michael and Tony. You can make positive changes by sending emails to legislators or meeting with them locally or virtually. If you're interested in joining us in our advocacy work as we continue to foster the engagement of myeloma patients and their loved ones, please email me at advocacy@myeloma.org.
Visit advocacy.myeloma.org to read about the IMF's advocacy activities and subscribe to the IMF Advocacy Newsletter at subscribe.myeloma.org.
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Original text here: https://www.myeloma.org/patient-advocates-meet-legislators
Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression: Louisiana Tech Earns Top Rating for Free Speech
RUSTON, Louisiana, April 26 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression issued the following news release:
Louisiana Tech University is the latest school to receive a "green light" rating from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Green light ratings are reserved for institutions with no written policies that seriously threaten student free speech rights. Tech is one of two schools in Louisiana, and one of 65 nationwide, that earn this rating.
"Louisiana Tech, with its commitment to sharing knowledge, expanding ideas, and pursuing discovery, must also provide an environment
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RUSTON, Louisiana, April 26 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression issued the following news release:
Louisiana Tech University is the latest school to receive a "green light" rating from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Green light ratings are reserved for institutions with no written policies that seriously threaten student free speech rights. Tech is one of two schools in Louisiana, and one of 65 nationwide, that earn this rating.
"Louisiana Tech, with its commitment to sharing knowledge, expanding ideas, and pursuing discovery, must also provide an environmentthat upholds free expression in its broadest sense," said Tech President Jim Henderson. "A culture of inquiry and informed argument generates lasting ideas. We appreciate FIRE's partnership in evaluating our policies to ensure we can meet this ideal we have for our community at large."
In the summer of 2023, Louisiana Tech had an overall "red light" rating because of a dozen policies that restricted freedom of speech. FIRE sent the school a memorandum analyzing its policies, and Tech's general counsel and FIRE's Policy Reform team collaborated to revise the necessary policies. That following winter, the school advanced to a "yellow light" rating by removing from its student handbook a red light sexual misconduct provision that put protected speech at risk.
But Louisiana Tech administrators did not stop there. In the first quarter of 2024, they worked with FIRE to revise 11 other policies governing computer use, disrespect for authority, harassment, and more.
The university's updated policies on room decorations and posting, for example, signal its commitment to viewpoint neutrality. The new policy for room decorations only bans materials that create a fire hazard or otherwise violate university policy, with no restrictions on the content of decorations.
Similarly, a new campus posting policy guarantees that student organizations will not be denied permission to display signs in university buildings based on the viewpoint of their materials. Signage will only be removed if it violates the law or other university policies. This ensures no clubs will be censored or discouraged from sharing their views. As an additional avenue for expression, the policy establishes a bulletin board where students may post without prior approval.
"The ability to post without administrative approval in at least one area on campus is absolutely critical to a healthy campus climate for free expression," said FIRE Senior Program Officer Mary Griffin, who worked with the Tech administration to secure these policy changes. "At a time when other institutions are sharply limiting student expression by censoring unpopular views, Tech's policy revisions signal to its community that its campus is a place to engage in robust dialogue on the issues of the day."
Tech is part of the University of Louisiana system, which has long sought to implement speech-protective policies at its nine schools. FIRE has been working with the system for nearly two years, helping to revise 32 speech-chilling policies across its constituent institutions.
More than 14,000 students now attend green light schools in Louisiana. Hopefully, Louisiana Tech's achievement will inspire other schools in the state to follow suit. Louisiana should try to emulate its southeastern neighbors like North Carolina, Mississippi, and Virginia, which boast a combined 26 green light schools.
FIRE is eager to help schools in Louisiana -- and around the country -- earn green light ratings. We regularly work with colleges and universities, free of charge, to revise their policies to ensure they meet First Amendment standards. Contact FIRE's campus Policy Reform team today at speechcodes@thefire.org.
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The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to defending and sustaining the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought -- the most essential qualities of liberty. FIRE educates Americans about the importance of these inalienable rights, promotes a culture of respect for these rights, and provides the means to preserve them.
Louisiana Tech University, established in 1894 in Ruston, Louisiana, is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and hands-on learning. With diverse undergraduate and graduate programs, modern facilities, cutting-edge research centers, and vibrant student life, the university provides an unparalleled educational experience. Emphasizing faculty expertise, mentorship, and active community engagement, Louisiana Tech prepares students for successful careers and meaningful contributions to society.
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Original text here: https://www.thefire.org/news/louisiana-tech-earns-top-rating-free-speech
Conservation Law Foundation: States Challenge New, Stricter Federal Tailpipe Pollution Rules
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 26 -- The Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release:
A coalition of states have filed a formal challenge to the Biden administration's recently released, tougher vehicle emissions standards. CLF is part of a group of organizations intervening in support of the standards.
"Our families deserve better than compromise on toxic tailpipe pollution that overheats the planet and clogs the air we breathe - that's why these new standards are so important," says James Crowley, CLF Staff Attorney. "CLF will never back down when it comes to fighting for what's
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 26 -- The Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release:
A coalition of states have filed a formal challenge to the Biden administration's recently released, tougher vehicle emissions standards. CLF is part of a group of organizations intervening in support of the standards.
"Our families deserve better than compromise on toxic tailpipe pollution that overheats the planet and clogs the air we breathe - that's why these new standards are so important," says James Crowley, CLF Staff Attorney. "CLF will never back down when it comes to fighting for what'sright. And that means standing up when critical rules like this one, which will slow climate change and protect our health, are challenged."
Fossil fueled-transportation is the largest contributor of carbon pollution across the country. These standards would help significantly cut emissions while also tackling a major source of toxic air pollution. Additionally, the standards would incentivize vehicle manufacturers to produce and sell an increasing number of electric vehicles, so more families and businesses can afford and access one. CLF is intervening in defense of the rule alongside Environmental Defense Fund, Public Citizen, the Environmental Law & Policy Center, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and Sierra Club.
You can read the motion to intervene here (https://www.clf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kentucky-NGO-Motion-to-Intervene.pdf).
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Original text here: https://www.clf.org/newsroom/states-challenge-new-federal-tailpipe-pollution-rules/
APF Canada Announces 2024-25 John H. McArthur Research Fellows
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 26 (TNSres) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada issued the following news release:
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is pleased to announce its two John H. McArthur Research Fellowship recipients for 2024-2025 - Dr. Diana Fu, an Associate Professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy and Political Science (University of Toronto), and Dr. Erik Martinez Kuhonta, an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at McGill University.
In honour of John H. McArthur, a long-time Canadian dean at Harvard Business School
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 26 (TNSres) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada issued the following news release:
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is pleased to announce its two John H. McArthur Research Fellowship recipients for 2024-2025 - Dr. Diana Fu, an Associate Professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy and Political Science (University of Toronto), and Dr. Erik Martinez Kuhonta, an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at McGill University.
In honour of John H. McArthur, a long-time Canadian dean at Harvard Business Schooland former APF Canada Board Chair, the John H. McArthur Research Fellowship was launched in 2021 to support exceptional scholars working on programs and research areas with direct relevance to Canada and Canada's interests in Asia.
The 2024-2025 Research Fellows are:
Dr. Diana Fu is an Associate Professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy and Political Science. She is a non-resident fellow at Brookings Institution, a China fellow at the Wilson Center, and a public intellectuals fellow at the National Committee on US-China Relations.
Fu's research examines civil society, popular contention, state control, and authoritarian citizenship in China. She is the author of the award-winning book Mobilizing Without the Masses: Control and Contention in China. Her current research examines how China's party-state governs the global diaspora abroad, forthcoming in a co-authored book with Cambridge University Press.
Dr. Fu's commentary has appeared in BBC, Bloomberg TV, CBC, CNN, NPR, Foreign Affairs, US News & World Report, and The New York Times. She was guest host of the TVO documentary series "China Here and Now" and of POLITICO's China Watcher. She received her doctorate in Politics from Oxford University, where she studied as a Rhodes Scholar. She also served as National Co-secretary of the Rhodes Scholarship for China.
Dr. Erik Martinez Kuhonta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at McGill University. Kuhonta is the former president of the Canadian Council for Southeast Asian Studies and former director of McGill's Institute for the Study of International Development.
Kuhonta's research examines comparative political development, state formation, democracy, political economy, religion, and comparative historical analysis, with a regional focus on Southeast Asia. He is the author of The Institutional Imperative: The Politics of Equitable Development in Southeast Asia, short-listed for the Canadian Political Science Association Prize in Comparative Politics.
Dr. Kuhonta has published articles in Comparative Political Studies, Pacific Affairs, Contemporary Southeast Asia, Asian Survey, and Pacific Review. He has also written for The Globe and Mail, The Gazette (Montreal), La Presse, and Open Canada. He received his Ph.D. from Princeton University, and his B.A. Magna Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania.
The John H. McArthur Fellowship initiative and fund, which supports the Research Fellowship program, was established by APF Canada to honour Dr. McArthur, who died in 2019. He was a native of Burnaby, British Columbia, an Officer of the Order of Canada, and Dean Emeritus at Harvard Business School.
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Original text here: https://www.asiapacific.ca/media/news-releases/57691
